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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 four-year-old daughter Allison, and two-year-old twins Jessica and Jordan. I also enjoy swimming, kickboxing, and traveling when time permits.
     

Gavin Uchida, D.D.S.

As a pediatric dentist, my goal is to provide children with care that considers their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.   Children deserve special attention in a dental setting, and I focus on treating children in a way that is compassionate and effective.  More than just the treatment of immediate healthcare needs, my goal is to help children have positive dental experiences, promoting in them a healthy attitude that will carry them through life.   I completed dental school at the University of California at San Francisco in 2005, followed by a residency program in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Texas.  I have enjoyed working together with Dr Chan, largely because of our similar philosophies and considerations surrounding patient care.   Outside the office, I enjoy volunteering dental service and dental education to underserved communities overseas, and in the San Diego area.  I am always interested in learning of new volunteer opportunities, and welcome news and input from parents and members of the healthcare community.

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