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Jean Chan, D.D.S.

I can truly say I love what I do. As I approach my twelfth year practicing pediatric dentistry, I feel so fortunate to have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children. I have had the privilege to treat the young people of San Diego ever since I joined Dr. Murray in 1999. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from UC Berkeley, I went on to pursue my Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree from the University of California at Los Angeles. Following dental school, I completed a two-year residency, also at UCLA, where I received my specialty certificate in pediatric dentistry.

While at UCLA, I was honored with the American Academy of Operative Dentistry for excellence in clinical dentistry and received special recognition from the Society of Dentistry for Children for outstanding proficiency in pediatric dentistry.

I am proud to serve El Cajon and all of San Diego County with comprehensive, high quality dentistry in a uniquely caring and non-threatening environment. My passion is to care for others and my goal is to help restore your child’s health and appearance by providing the highest quality of dental care with honesty and integrity. I have had the privilege of treating the young people of this area for almost ten years. I feel very fortunate to be able to watch so many of my patients grow up into happy young adults and to help them achieve healthy grins for life.

In my spare time I love spending time with my husband Steve, my six-year-old daughter Allison, and four-year-old twins Jessica and Jordan. I also enjoy swimming, kickboxing, and traveling when time permits.
     

Benita De Mirza, D.M.D.

As a pediatric dentist, I am dedicated to educating children and improving their oral healthcare.  My goal is to perform the highest quality of dental care in a pleasant, supportive and fun environment where a child may maintain a positive dental experience for a lifetime to come.  I was born in the beautiful city of Miami, Florida where I had the fortunate experience of being part of a dental family.  I graduated with honors from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and Immunology in 1998.  Shortly thereafter, I began instructing children in swimming and athletics which propelled my interest to make working with children my lifetime ambition particularly in the field of dental care.  For this reason, I traveled to Boston Massachusetts to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.  There, I received my Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 2005.  While in attendance, I was awarded a merit scholarship for academic excellence.  In order to continue my pursuit to work with children; I attended Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine where I received a certificate in advanced graduate studies in pediatric dentistry in 2007. I am a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the California Society of Pediatric Dentists.  In addition, I am currently a board candidate for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. In my spare time, I enjoy participating in volunteer service projects that allow me to give back to my community.  I have a passion for sports as well.  In particular, I am an avid soccer player involved in many co-ed leagues.  I also enjoy volleyball, water sports and traveling as well as spending time with family and friends.

We are active members of the following professional organizations:

· American Dental Association
· California Dental Association
· American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
· California Society of Pediatric Dentistry
· San Diego County Dental Society

We both place strong emphasis on continuing education and actively pursue opportunities with a special focus on caries prevention, growth and development, and the latest techniques in dentistry. We also enjoy participating in community events for children and consider it a true honor to have the opportunity to help improve the oral health of your children.

Recently, our office was selected as one of 15 sites in the U.S. to participate in a pediatric clinical study sponsored by Novalar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The study examined an alternative option to lingering numbness caused by local anesthetics after a dental procedure. As a principal investigator, I helped to research the effect and safety of a new local anesthetic reversal agent that could potentially accelerate the return of normal sensation after a dental procedure. I feel very fortunate to have contributed my time to a clinical study that may have a great and far-reaching impact on the future of dentistry.

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Contact Info:
Jean Chan, D.D.S.
260 E. Chase Avenue, Ste. 101
El Cajon, CA 92020

(619) 579-2363