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 member of several professional societies including Sacramento District Dental Society, Operation Smile, American Student Dental Association, Armenian Students Association, 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. James Chan General Dentist
Dr. Chan was born and raised in Orange County, CA. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from UC Irvine and thereafter his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a member of the ADA, CDA, and OCDS.
His detail-oriented approach to dentistry earned him the Hanau Prosthodontic Award and honorary membership to the OKU Dental Society. He shares his knowledge as a mentor at UC Irvine for pre-dental students.
At each step of your treatment, Dr. Chan will ensure that you are comfortable and educated about the day’s procedures. His conservative practice and gentle communication styles nurture the highest level of trust between patient and provider.
Before joining dentistry, Dr. Chan briefly worked in occupational therapy and taught courses in introductory sciences and martial arts. Don’t worry, the only fighting in the office will be against cavities and gum disease!
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.