Meet Our Doctors
Just Laughs, Just Smiles, Just Kids!
Friendly Faces Behind
Every Smile
Our dedicated dental experts are passionate about nurturing bright, healthy smiles, turning every visit into a joyful, family-friendly experience.
Meet Dr. Chang
Location: Downtown
I grew up here in the Bay Area, attended college at UC Davis, and went on to obtain my Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was in the city of brotherly love where my passion to work with children was born and I went on to specialize in Pediatric Dentistry at UCLA.
I grew up here in the Bay Area, attended college at UC Davis, and went on to obtain my Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was in the city of brotherly love where my passion to work with children was born and I went on to specialize in Pediatric Dentistry at UCLA.
Meet Dr. Chang
Location: San Leandro & Tracy
As a pediatric dentist, it’s my passion to help children build a foundation for a lifetime of great oral health. That journey begins by establishing a dental home during your child’s first visit. My hope is that Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry is a place where children feel comfortable, cared for, and even excited to visit.
As a pediatric dentist, it’s my passion to help children build a foundation for a lifetime of great oral health. That journey begins by establishing a dental home during your child’s first visit. My hope is that Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry is a place where children feel comfortable, cared for, and even excited to visit.
Meet Dr. Chao
Location: San Leandro & Tracy
As a native of Fremont and former patient of Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry, I am so excited to now be a part of the JKPD team! I understand the importance of giving your kids the very best and will strive to make each visit a happy, fun, and positive experience.
As a native of Fremont and former patient of Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry, I am so excited to now be a part of the JKPD team! I understand the importance of giving your kids the very best and will strive to make each visit a happy, fun, and positive experience.
Meet Dr. Chan
Location: Downtown
I’ve been thoroughly blessed throughout my 35-year career in dentistry. I’m honored by the trust parents place in me to be part of their children’s oral health journey. I’ve fondly watched those little ones grow up, and it’s incredibly rewarding when they return years later—now bringing their own children to see me.
I’ve been thoroughly blessed throughout my 35-year career in dentistry. I’m honored by the trust parents place in me to be part of their children’s oral health journey. I’ve fondly watched those little ones grow up, and it’s incredibly rewarding when they return years later—now bringing their own children to see me.
Meet Dr. Rattan
Location: Downtown
As a board-certified Diplomate of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, I am trained to provide your child with truly excellent dental care. As a mother, I am sincerely committed to giving your child the positive experience that I would wish upon my own children.
Meet Dr. Tan
Location: Downtown
I am beyond excited to be joining Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry where the Bay Area Sports teams are loved and where your kids are in excellent hands! My name is Dr. Johanna Tan and I was born and raised in San Francisco, CA.
I am beyond excited to be joining Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry where the Bay Area Sports teams are loved and where your kids are in excellent hands! My name is Dr. Johanna Tan and I was born and raised in San Francisco, CA.
Meet Dr. Nguyen
Location: Downtown
As a lifelong resident of the Bay Area, I am thrilled to come back to Fremont to provide the best care here at JKPD! l will treat your children like my own, and will do all I can so they can have positive dental experiences and healthy smiles. I strive to make every visit comfortable and fun for both you and your child.
As a lifelong resident of the Bay Area, I am thrilled to come back to Fremont to provide the best care here at JKPD! l will treat your children like my own, and will do all I can so they can have positive dental experiences and healthy smiles. I strive to make every visit comfortable and fun for both you and your child.
Meet Dr. Avula
Location: Mission Hills
Hi, I’m Dr. Avula. I grew up in the Central Valley of California and currently live in the Bay Area with my husband and our two young children. I knew from high school that I wanted to become a dentist. I completed both my undergraduate and dental education through an accelerated honors program at the University of the Pacific in just five years.
Hi, I’m Dr. Avula. I grew up in the Central Valley of California and currently live in the Bay Area with my husband and our two young children. I knew from high school that I wanted to become a dentist. I completed both my undergraduate and dental education through an accelerated honors program at the University of the Pacific in just five years.
Meet Dr. Lee
Location: Downtown & Mission Hills
Hi, I’m Dr. Joanna Lee. I was born and raised in Castro Valley, California, and have always enjoyed working with children. I’ve had the opportunity to travel abroad to Mexico and Honduras to serve on humanitarian trips, which helped shape my passion for pediatric care. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of California San Diego and went on to earn my dental degree from Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine.
Hi, I’m Dr. Joanna Lee. I was born and raised in Castro Valley, California, and have always enjoyed working with children. I’ve had the opportunity to travel abroad to Mexico and Honduras to serve on humanitarian trips, which helped shape my passion for pediatric care. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of California San Diego and went on to earn my dental degree from Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine.
Meet Dr. Kassem
Location: San Leandro & Tracy
I am thrilled to join the Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry team and honored to be entrusted with your child’s oral health. I was born and raised in Southern California and am incredibly excited to call the Bay Area my new home.
I am thrilled to join the Just Kids Pediatric Dentistry team and honored to be entrusted with your child’s oral health. I was born and raised in Southern California and am incredibly excited to call the Bay Area my new home.
Meet Dr. Niranjan
Location: Tracy
My goal is to make my patients feel at ease and to give them a positive, and memorable dental experience. My favorite part about being a pediatric dentist is making everlasting relationships with young children and having a positive impact on their lives.
My goal is to make my patients feel at ease and to give them a positive, and memorable dental experience. My favorite part about being a pediatric dentist is making everlasting relationships with young children and having a positive impact on their lives.
Meet Dr. Hwang
Dr. Janice Hwang is native to the Bay Area. She spent her early childhood and teenage years as a cellist, competing in competitions all over the Bay Area. While she loved her experience as a classical musician, she eventually decided to use the dexterity that she developed for another artform—dentistry.
Meet Dr. Bui
Dr. Bui is from Orange County in California and is excited to come to the Bay Area to practice orthodontics. His interest in orthodontics began when he had braces at the age of 15 and it has never waned since then. Dr. Bui is an avid fan of basketball and tennis. His favorite players are LeBron James and Roger Federer respectively.
Meet Dr. Yen
Dr. Yen grew up in Northern California’s Bay Area, then traveled to Southern California for undergraduate studies. Dr. Yen graduated with a degree in Physiology from UCLA, then went across town to attend dental school at University of Southern California School of Dentistry. His anesthesia residency was completed at The Ohio State University.
Meet Dr. Young
Dr. Young began his undergraduate studies in Biological Sciences at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He earned his doctorate at the Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, before completing residency in Dental Anesthesiology at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.