Dentists in Edmond, OK

Dr. Young Rim (Rimi) Chang
Dr. Young Rim “Rimi” Chang is a dedicated dental professional with a strong commitment to compassionate, community-focused care. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine, where she was recognized with a Dean’s Commendation for her academic excellence. Before pursuing dentistry, she graduated magna cum laude from Emory University with a degree in Biology and a minor in Theater Studies, achieving multiple academic honors including membership in Phi Beta Kappa.

Throughout her dental training, Dr. Chang was actively involved in outreach programs such as Give Kids a Smile Day, Dentistry Smiles on Veterans Day, and Smile Education Day, providing preventive care and oral health education to children, veterans, and underserved communities. She also gained hands-on experience volunteering with the Special Olympics and Colgate Van mobile dental program. Her research background spans neurophysiology, microbiology, and cancer studies, and she has worked in both U.S. and international healthcare settings, including medical device project management and AI-based genomics research in South Korea.

Fluent in both English and Korean, Dr. Chang brings a global perspective to her practice, enriched by her unique experiences as a liaison during the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Outside of dentistry, she enjoys interior design, animal preservation, pointe ballet, horseback riding, and spending time with her poodle.

Dr. Nipun Kotha is a compassionate and experienced general dentist with over a decade of providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Southern California, where he made the Dean’s List, and later pursued a Master’s in Health Care Administration from Western Kentucky University. His career began in Dallas, Texas, where he practiced in both family and community clinics before joining Variety Care in Oklahoma City in 2013. There, he has focused on serving low-income and underserved populations, including infants, children, and young adults, with a strong emphasis on preventive dentistry, behavior management, and patient education.

Dedicated to lifelong learning, Dr. Kotha has advanced training in pediatric dentistry, oral surgery for general dentists, dental lasers, TMJ management, and cosmetic procedures such as bonded ceramic restorations and veneers. He has also served as a clinical instructor for dental students at the University of Oklahoma, sharing his expertise in pediatric care. Beyond his practice, he has contributed to community outreach programs in the U.S. and abroad, including mobile dental clinics, school-based health education, and disaster relief efforts. A member of the American Dental Association and the Oklahoma Dental Association, Dr. Kotha is fluent in English, Hindi, and conversational Spanish, allowing him to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds with ease and empathy.

Andrea Rios D.M.D. Orthodontics

Dr. Rios enjoys working with the latest orthodontic techniques that can make orthodontic treatment gentler and sometimes even reduce the time needed. Dr. Rios understands how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how she can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience.

Dr. Rios is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. She completed her Orthodontic Residency Program at New York City’s Montefiore Medical Center.

She is an active member of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontics.

In her free time, Dr. Rios likes to stay fit by working out. She also enjoys road trips.

Education

D.M.D.–University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

Certificate, Orthodontics–Montefiore Medical Center

Affiliations

Diplomate–American Board of Orthodontics

American Association of Orthodontics

American Dental Association