Message from our doctors
Welcome to Loyal Dental Specialties! We deeply subscribe to three core values: Being Ethical, Being Compassionate and Being Quality Oriented. We understand that getting a root canal, extraction, implant or gum surgery can conjure up some anxiety. But we're here to lower that as much as possible by properly explaining, showing respect & kindness, providing gentle care and giving appropriate options. We hope your experience will be positive as we're in a partnership with you to maintain the best health for your mouth.
Our Doctors
Dr. Veronica Gonzalez
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Dr. Gonzalez is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry. She went onto a general practice residency program and subsequently continued on to specialize in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Harbor-UCLA. She also teaches part-time as an attending at Martin Luther King's Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department. Dr. Gonzalez is active in multiple professional associations and is constantly up to date with the latest advancements in both biological and technological advancements.
In her free time, Dr. Gonzalez loves yoga, salsa dancing, swimming, traveling and spending time with family.
Dr. David C. Han
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Dr. David Han is a Board Certified Endodontist with Master of Science degrees in Biomedical Sciences/Immunology and Oral Biology. He received his endodontic training from UCLA. He strives to make sure patients understand their treatment, are as comfortable as possible and that kindness is stressed from beginning to end. Dr. Han teaches part-time as the Clinic Director of UCLA School of Dentistry’s Endodontic Post-Graduate Clinic and also helps oversee their surgical program.
Dr. Han is married with two children. In his spare time, he loves to spend time with his family, help with church activities and cook.
Dr. Catherine H. Kim
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Dr. Catherine Kim is an endodontist who received her dental degree from UCLA, a general practice residency from Stony Brook University Hospital in New York, and an Endodontic specialty training from UCLA.
Dr. Kim has excellent dental/endodontic biologic knowledge and is technically skilled. She is conscientious, ethical and caring and will surely gain the trust and favor of all patients. Dr. Kim also teaches part-time at UCLA School of Dentistry.
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In her free time, Dr. Kim loves to spend time with family, take walks with her husband, do pilates and search for great brunch spots with her husband!
Dr. Laurel Martinez
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Dr. Laurel Martinez is a Board Certified Endodontist who received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She continued her training to specialize in Endodontics at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Martinez's training and experience provides patients with quality care and comfortable chair-side manner. She strives to make sure patients understand their treatment options and are as comfortable as possible from beginning to end.
Dr. Martinez teaches part-time at UCLA School of Dentistry and continues to stay informed on dental science & new technologies by participating in continuing education courses.
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During her free time, she enjoys running, cycling, and spending quality time with her husband and their dog, Miko.
Dr. Irene Tam​
Dr. Irene Tam is a Board Certified Periodontist who graduated from
UCLA School of Dentistry and continued onto her specialty training in Periodontics at UCLA. She has a rich background in Periodontology and Implant dentistry and prioritizes placing patient's needs first. She is an excellent communicator and explains things in ways that patients can appreciate and understand. Periodontics is often progressive and long standing, so Dr. Tam really connects with patients well so a collaborative effort can be made to strengthen the health of gums and surrounding tissues around teeth.
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In her free time, Dr. Tam enjoys ballet, ice skating and traveling with her family.
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