Dr. Chris Andonian General Dentist
Dr. Andonian lives in Huntington Beach with his wife and two young children. He grew up in Ohio, graduated with an Honors diploma in Biology from the University of Cincinnati in 2004, and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Ohio State University in 2008. He has been active with volunteer work and a member of several professional societies including Operation Smile, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Alpha Epsilon Delta, and Caducea. Dr. Andonian is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and Orange County Dental Society. He takes several hours of continuing education every year to stay up to date on all the latest dental technology and materials.
Dr. Nicholas Dinh General Dentist
Dr. Dinh was born and raised in San Diego, and graduated with High Honors in Biology from UC Riverside. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. To further sharpen his skills Dr. Dinh completed a general practice residency at VA Sepulveda/West Los Angeles which helped him become proficient in advanced procedures, including restorative, fixed and removable prosthetics, root canals, surgery and implant placement.
Dr. Dinh’s detail-oriented and enthusiastic approach to dentistry earned him the Robert W. Roden Prosthodontic Scholarship for his excellence in comprehensive and restorative patient care during his time in dental school. Enthusiasm, communication, and providing high quality patient-centered care are his core values.
Dr. Dinh currently resides in Orange County with his fiance and cat named Momo. Outside of his professional life, Dr. Dinh is passionate about coffee, tennis, golf, skiing, and most importantly, enjoying delicious food with his loved ones. He continues to further his knowledge by taking courses to stay up to date with new technologies.
Dr. Bertina Yuen Periodontist
Dr. Yuen specializes in dental implants and gum surgeries to treat periodontal disease, correct gum recession, and enhance esthetics. After completing her B.S. in Psychology/Biology at UCLA, she then attended Harvard to earn her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry, Certificate in Periodontics, Masters in Medical Sciences degree for Oral Biology, and was awarded the Abram and Sylvia Chasens Teaching and Research Fellowship. In addition to over a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Yuen’s academic appointments have included being an instructor at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and a lecturer at the UCLA School of Dentistry. As a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, Dr. Yuen has developed a broad understanding of effective treatment and comprehensive care. Dr. Yuen is a member of the California Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the American Academy of Periodontology.
Dr. Maria Pruss Endodontist
Dr. Pruss grew up in Michigan and graduated with honors in Physiology and Chemistry from MSU. She went on to attend Nova Southeastern University School of Dental Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and graduated in 2004. She then completed a hospital based residency program at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Hospital in 2005. In 2007, Dr. Pruss received her postdoctoral degree in Endodontics from Nova Southeastern University. She dedicates a considerable amount of time volunteering with missions to Angkor Hospital for Children in Siem Reap, Cambodia, as well as volunteer mission to Israel, Spain, Rwanda, India and Congo. Dr. Pruss is an avid traveler and has been to over 115 countries and counting. She enjoys skiing, running and spending time with her husband and two kids.
Dr. Austin Burnett Oral Surgeon
Dr. Austin Burnett grew up in Southern California, completed his undergraduate degree at BYU in Utah, and graduated Magna cum laude from the UNLV School of Dental Medicine where he served as the president of the Oral Surgery club and the director of a volunteer clinic donating free dental care to military veterans. Dr. Burnett completed his surgical training at Cook County Hospital in Chicago where he was awarded the Resident of the Year award twice. Dr. Burnett currently works in private practice and as a Clinical Educator at the UCLA School of Dentistry. He is a member of the American & California Associations of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American & California Dental Societies of Anesthesiology, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and the American & California Dental Associations. Dr. Burnett has completed certifications in ACLS, ATLS, PALS and BLS. Dr. Burnett lives in Orange with his wife and 3 children. Dr. Burnett is an Eagle Scout, has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, loves to play soccer and guitar, and is an avid Lakers fan.