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Mohamed Karkuri
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DDS
Orthodontist

As your Orthodontist, our team will treat you as if you are a member of our family in our facility. Together we will address all of your concerns and create a treatment plan to give you the beautiful smile that you deserve. Dr. Karkuri graduated with honors from Garyounis University College of Dentistry Libya and earned his Bachelor in Dental Surgery degree in 2006. After working for three years as a General Dental practitioner, he continued to pursue his dream of becoming a specialist in Orthodontics at New York University College of Dentistry and graduated with a specialty degree in 2015. Later that year, he became board certified in Orthodontics.He has 13 years of clinical practice experience in various settings, 10 of those years were dedicated to being a specialist in Orthodontics, which gives him the clinical experience to take care of complex Orthodontic cases with various techniques, including Invisalign, Traditional and Clear braces. With his knowledge, clinical skills, compassion, and the care of our staff–we will strive to give you the best dental experience.

Dr. Mohamed Karkuri is a dedicated and compassionate dentist with extensive experience and a passion for providing exceptional dental care. With a commitment to enhancing smiles and improving oral health, Dr. Mohamed Karkuri is passionate about helping patients achieve their ideal smile.

Nedda Hifeda
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DMD
Endodontist

Dr. Nedda Hifeda’s outstanding clinical skills and combined with unique dental research experience using the most advanced technology in Endodontics, led her to be increasingly recognized as a clinician and researcher.

Dr. Nedda Hifeda attended Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry. She also decided to pursue her dream of becoming an Endodontist by completing a two-year Postgraduate Endodontic Specialty Residency. Dr. Hifeda’s priority is to provide the best quality care to all her guests in the most comfortable environment using her unique training in the field.

Outside of the office, Dr. Nedda Hifeda loves to spend time with her husband and four children. As a family, they enjoy baking, watching movies, and playing at the park.

Dr. Nedda Hifeda is a dedicated and compassionate dentist with extensive experience and a passion for providing exceptional dental care. With a commitment to enhancing smiles and improving oral health, Dr. Nedda Hifeda is passionate about helping patients achieve their ideal smile.

Varun Kulkarni
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Periodontist

Dr. Varun Kulkarni has served as a Faculty for Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Midwestern University. Currently a full-time private practitioner, Dr. Kulkarni combines his teaching abilities and clinical skills to deliver exceptional patient care. Additionally, Dr. Kulkarni has published over 50 articles in Immunology, Periodontology, Implant surgery, Oral Surgery, Esthetic, and Plastics surgery and has presented numerous lectures and surgical demonstrations. He has also lectured nationally and internationally on dental implants and periodontal procedures. He also serves on the Editorial Boards of many peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Kulkarni is the recipient of the Distinguished Nobel Biocare Fellowship and Straumann Implant Fellowship.

Dr. Varun Kulkarni is a dedicated and compassionate dentist with extensive experience and a passion for providing exceptional dental care. With a commitment to enhancing smiles and improving oral health, Dr. Varun Kulkarni is passionate about helping patients achieve their ideal smile.

Nicholas Breig
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Oral Surgeon

Dr. Nicholas Breig is deeply committed to providing the highest level of Oral Surgery services with empathy and compassion- traits that have been implanted over many years of advanced training. After graduating through an accelerated route with a BS in Biology from Brigham Young University, his studies took him to the Bay Area, where he attended dental school at UCSF attaining his dental degree (DDS). His interests in medicine and oral surgery took him to Southern California, where he received his medical degree (MD) from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He then completed an internship in General Surgery with a focus on surgical oncology, trauma surgery, and critical care. Following this, Dr. Breig returned to dentistry to refine his skills in full scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, including complex dental extractions, dental implant surgery, and general anesthesia. During his final year of training, he served as Chief Resident under nationally renowned surgeons. After his rigorous training, Dr. Breig joined the Kaiser Permanente Medical Group in Santa Clara as a Senior Physician in the Maxillofacial Surgery Department, specializing in reconstructive jaw surgery. At Stanford University School of Medicine, he held an academic appointment and actively trained residents in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He also held an academic appointment at Loma Linda University in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. During this time, he achieved diplomate status with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Breig is a proud 5-Palm Eagle Scout, speaks the Thai language fluently, has completed two marathons and a 50km ultramarathon, loves spending time with his wife and son, and loves all water sports. His favorite book is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. He is from Yorba Linda, California.

Dr. Nicholas Breig is a dedicated and compassionate dentist with extensive experience and a passion for providing exceptional dental care. With a commitment to enhancing smiles and improving oral health, Dr. Nicholas Breig is passionate about helping patients achieve their ideal smile.

Michael Hojas
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DDS
General Dentist

Dr. Michael Hojas graduated from the University of North Texas where he then attended dental school at Baylor College of Dentistry. He pursued dentistry to help and serve his community. His favorite part of being a dentist is being able to meet all different types of people. Outside of work, Dr. Hojas attends his home church and enjoys sports – mainly hockey and football. He has four lovely children.

Dr. Michael Hojas is a dedicated and compassionate dentist with extensive experience and a passion for providing exceptional dental care. With a commitment to enhancing smiles and improving oral health, Dr. Michael Hojas is passionate about helping patients achieve their ideal smile.
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