Meet Dr. Christian Egbert

Dr. Christian Egbert was born and raised outside of Seattle Washington. He lived briefly in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains in Utah before settling in Colorado. He graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Colorado. He then attended the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine where he was involved in various organizations that focused on community outreach and public health. It was there that he gained a true passion for serving people in need of healthcare, particularly kids in need of dentistry.

Dr. Christian is a recent transplant to Southern California and has quickly gained a love for the people and the community. He is passionate about providing kind, compassionate dental care, and understands that behind each child’s smile is an individual with a unique personality and their own special needs. He strives to connect and positively impact his patients and their families with every interaction.

He and his wife just welcomed their first child, a beautiful baby girl, and loves being a father and husband. In the brief moments he’s not changing diapers, he loves to mountain bike and spend his time outdoors. He is also a lover of playing and listening to music along with woodworking and home projects when he can.

Meet Dr. Josh Hoa Pham

Dr. Josh Hoa Pham completed his pediatric specialist residency at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego and hospital dentistry residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He is published in the Pediatric Dentistry journal for research contributions and combines science with practicality to ensure your child will have the best care.

His experience with children is diverse as he was a sports coach and a preschool teacher prior to being a pediatric dentist. Always willing to lend a helping hand, he enjoys volunteering regularly at Camp Ronald McDonald since 2006, a camp for children and their families affected by cancer. In his leisure time he enjoys photography, guitar, and basketball so let him know if you need any tips! And you can ask him to draw Spiderman if your child is a Marvel fan.

Meet Dr. Calvin

Dr. Calvin was born and raised in Southern California. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of California Los Angeles and obtained his degree as a Doctor of Dental Medicine from Tufts University School in Boston, Massachusetts. After graduation, he completed a year of residency in Hospital dentistry at the University of Southern California where he provided comprehensive dental care to the medically underserved population in the city of Los Angeles.

After working as a general dentist in private practice and community health for 6 years, Dr. Calvin realized that his favorite aspect of dentistry came from being able to help kiddos smile and feel at ease during their dental visits. He then went on to the Bay Area to complete his specialty training in pediatric dentistry at the University of California San Francisco.

Having grown up in Southern California all his life, Dr. Calvin has since returned home to sunny So Cal and is excited to meet you and your family soon! He shares an immense passion for food, Disney, basketball and rooting for his hometown teams – the LA Lakers and the UCLA Bruins!

Meet Dr. Charlene

Dr. Charlene is a compassionate and dedicated dentist with years of experience working with children. Dr. Charlene believes that building a positive relationship with children is essential for creating a successful dental experience. She understands that dental visits can be stressful for children, and she goes out of her way to make them feel comfortable and at ease. Her gentle approach and warm demeanor have won her the trust of both children and their parents.

Dr. Charlene grew up in a small town in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Her passion for tiny humans began when she first started taking care of young kids. Dr. Charlene moved across the country to attend Southern Adventist University in southeastern Tennessee, where she received a B.S in Biology and a minor in Chemistry with an emphasis in Biomedical research.  She attended the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree and developed a keen interest in working with children. After completing her degree, she started working in a private practice, where she has been providing comprehensive dental care to children of all ages.

In addition to providing routine dental care, Dr. Charlene has a particular interest in preventive dentistry. She believes that teaching children proper oral hygiene habits from a young age can set them up for a lifetime of good oral health. Her commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest techniques and technologies in childrens dentistry ensures that her patients receive the best possible care. Dr. Charlene loves working with children and is passionate about helping them have positive dental experiences while teaching them to maintain healthy smiles. 

When Dr. Charlene is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking, bouldering and trying out new recipes in the kitchen. She is excited to be a part of our dental practice and looks forward to meeting and caring for your child’s dental needs.