Our Comprehensive Dental Team

DDS

Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA

Personal Bio

Dr. Ghazal has been practicing dentistry for over 16 years. She is currently single and enjoys jogging & quilting.

Personal Favorites

Book: "Your Best Life Now" by Joel Osteen, Film: "The Thomas Crown Affair"

DDS

Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

BS

University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Professional Association

American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Tri-County Dental Society

Personal Bio

Dr. Cabanas has been practicing dentistry since 1992. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, studying martial arts, resistance and strength training, bowling, arts and crafts, camping, rafting, and spending time with her son.

Personal Quote

"It’s important to me that my patient feels comfortable. Patience and understanding a patient’s needs ands wants are essential to a great doctor-patient relationship. Educating a patient helps them understand their dental needs and how I can help them towards better dental health, long-term. If I cannot achieve these, I don't feel I've done my patients a great service."

Personal Favorites

Dr. Cabanas’s favorite TV Shows are Food Network, "Oprah," "Grey's" Anatomy," "Desperate Housewives," and "Brothers & Sisters."

DMD

University of the East; Manila, Philippines

Residency

Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD); Advanced Education in General Dentistry program, Fellowship in Implant and Comprehensive General Dentistry; Baylor College; Dallas, TX

Professional Association

Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), California Dental Association, American Dental Association

Personal Bio

Dr. De La Paz has been practicing dentistry since 1996 and she has a teacup Maltese (Sofie). In her spare time, she enjoys traveling around the world.

Awards

Diplomat of American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Passed Part 1 Exam for Diplomat of American Academy of Implant Dentistry

Volunteer Experience

Doctors Without Borders (Barcelona, Spain)

Personal Quote

“I will listen to your concerns and I will do my best to explain the procedure because I believe dentistry should be done right the first time.”

Personal Favorites

Dr. De La Paz’s favorite city to visit is Paris, and her favorite movie is The Shawshank Redemption.

RDH

AAS; Dental Hygiene; San Joaquin Valley College; Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Certifications

Laser trained, CPR certified, Registered Dental Assistant

Personal Bio

Chimera has been practicing hygiene since 2005. In her spare time, she enjoys church, reading books, watching movies, and watching TV.

Awards

Tri-County Dental Society Achievement Award

Personal Quote

“All of my patients will receive the utmost respect with an individualized treatment plan for their specific needs. As a hygienist, I am not only treating your oral cavity but I am treating your overall health.”