Our Team

Dr. Jim grew up in the Friendly Hills of Whittier and graduated from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in 1992. He began his career working alongside his father, who founded the practice in 1961, gaining extensive experience in general dentistry, including root canals, fillings, crowns, bridges, and oral surgery. With over 30 years in the field, Dr. Jim has built a welcoming, family-friendly practice that patients can call home.

Outside the office, Dr. Jim enjoys spending time with his family. His wife, Gia, has been a dental hygienist at the practice since 1993, and together they have raised three wonderful children—Garrett, Gabriella, and Gianna. In his free time, he enjoys CrossFit, golf, and hiking.

Garrett grew up spending countless afternoons at the family dental office, watching his grandfather serenade patients with his guitar and witnessing his parents, Dr. Jim and Gia, build lasting relationships with their patients. Though dentistry was always around him, he was never pressured into the field. However, those early experiences naturally guided him toward his own passion for dental care.

He earned his Dental Hygiene degree in 2019 and his DDS degree in 2024, both from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC. During his time at USC, he was actively involved in the Mobile Dental Clinic, serving as one of the Student Directors, where he provided essential dental care to children and families with limited access to treatment. He was also a member of the Dr. Stat team, helping manage medical emergencies within the dental school.

Now entering the practice as a third-generation dentist, Garrett is excited to continue the family legacy. He is committed to ensuring the practice thrives for another generation and looks forward to giving back to the community where he was raised.

Outside of dentistry, Garrett enjoys CrossFit, running, cycling, playing guitar, making music, and exploring new restaurants.