Dr. Pokala was raised in England and graduated from University College London Dental School in 1981 with a Bachelors in Dental Surgery degree with Honors. She and her husband emigrated to the U.S. in 1984 and she went on to receive her DDS from Columbia University in 1988. During her time at Columbia University she found that providing dental care for children was extremely rewarding and she pursued a career in pediatric dentistry.
Read MoreDr. Chawla grew up in India before moving to California. He completed his undergraduate studies in Neuroscience at UCLA. After volunteering in various fields, he realized that dentistry provided a little bit of everything he enjoyed – helping people, working with his hands, being involved in the health field and spending time with his family.
Read MoreDr. Arielle Ganas was raised in Long Island, New York. After her mom immigrated as a nurse from the Philippines, she was inspired to pursue a career in healthcare. She shadowed several medical specialties, but as soon as she stepped into a pediatric dental office she automatically felt at home. She loved working with families and truly enjoyed working with children, especially those who feared sitting in the dental chair. She noticed that patience and compassion were the keys to a genuine and trusting doctor-patient relationship.
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