Irvine Dental Group
33 Creek Road Suite 150
Irvine, CA. 92604
949-551-8877
STAFF
Don T.C. Niu, D.D. S.
Dr. Niu graduated from the Department of Dentistry College of Medicine, National Taiwan University in 1974. He received his DDS degree from the USC School of Dentistry in 1980 and has maintained general dental practices in Orange County, California. Currently, he is the director of Irvine Dental Group in Irvine, California. Dr. Niu is a member of the American Dental Association and California Dental Association. In addition to maintaining his busy practice, Dr. Niu has been a guest speaker on dental issues and subjects in Asia and has had several publications in respected medical and dental journals. Dr. Niu practices general dentistry with a focus on cosmetic and laser dentistry as well as implants.
Alexander Yuen, D.D. S., M.S.
Dr. Yuen graduated from the Department of Dentistry College of Medicine, National Taiwan University in 1976. He received his M.S. degree and orthodontic certification from the UCLA School of Dentistry. Dr. Yuen is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and American Dental Association. He specializes in adolescent and adult conventional braces as well as Invisalign.
Peiman Soleymani, D.D.S.
Dr. Soleymani graduated from the UCLA School of Dentistry in 1997 and received his certificate in Periodontics from Oregon University in 2000. Dr. Soleymani is a member of the Academy of Osseointegration and American Academy of Periodontology and a faculty clinical instructor at UCLA. Dr. Soleymani specializes in periodontics and implants.
Heng Guang D.D.S.
Dr. Guang graduated from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery and received his D.D.S. degree in 2002. He also received a certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry from the University of the Pacific in 2003. Dr. Guang is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Orange County Dental Association.
Jason Wong, D.D.S.
Dr. Wong received his Bachelor of Science in Biology, his D.D.S. degree, and Endodontic Residency Certificate all at the University of California at Los Angeles. Dr. Wong also completed a General Practice Residency at VA Long Beach and assumed a staff teaching position at the VA the following year.
Dr. Wong has distinguished himself by graduating Cum Laude, Dean's Honors List, UCLA Alumni Scholar, Academic/Community Service Award of the Year, and a sponsored externship by the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity. During his time at UCLA and VA Long Beach, Dr. Wong has published numerous research projects and presented at various national meetings. Dr. Wong’s area of specialty is Endodontics.
Amy Nguyen, D.D.S., M.S.D.
Dr. Nguyen received her dental degree from the UCLA School of Dentistry. She went on to receive her certificate and masters degree in Pediatric Dentistry from the Indiana University School of Dentistry. Dr. Nguyen is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and California Dental Association. She is also a faculty clinical instructor at the Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, where she supervises pediatric dental residents on rotation in the hospital’s dental clinic. Her specialty is pediatric dentistry.
Dental Team
Most patients are familiar with the general dentist. The general dentist provides comprehensive services ranging from dental examinations to dental surgery.
Dentists may have received a DDS degree or a DMD degree. Dental schools in the United States must meet the same accreditation standards and there is no difference between the two degrees.
While most dental procedures can be provided by the general dentist, a patient may be referred to a specialist if the general dentist feels particular expertise is necessary.
The American and California Dental Associations (ADA and CDA) recognize nine types of specialist:
• Endodontist
Deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, and injuries of the internal soft tissue of the tooth (root canals)
• Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Treats injuries and deformities, extracts teeth and performs surgery of the mouth, jaw and face.
• Orthodontist
Prescribes and places corrective devices, such as braces, to align teeth and improve health and appearance.
• Pediatric Dentist
Specializes in the dental health of children from birth to adolescence, including children with special health care needs.
• Periodontist
Treats gum disease.
• Prosthodontist
Designs and fits bridge-work and dentures.
• Public Health Specialist
Coordinates and administers community-wide oral health programs, including public education on the prevention of oral health disease.
• Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist
Uses imaging and associated technology for diagnosis and management of a range diseases affecting the mouth and jaw, and related areas of the head and neck.
• Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist
Specializes in the identification and management of oral diseases. Investigates the causes, processes and effects of these diseases.
