Meet The Doctors

Decades of dental craft accumulated to save you time, money and discomfort. Even the simplest exam benefits from skills and equipment perfected on complex procedures.

Dr. Tran Hoang

Specialist in Advanced Prosthodontics

Dr. Tran Hoang graduated Phi Betta Kappa and Cum Laude from UC Irvine where she majored in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and minored in Women’s Studies.  She then attended UCLA School of Dentistry where she graduated with numerous honors, including the coveted Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics and the Section Award in Pediatric Dentistry.  After dental school, Dr. Hoang completed a three year residency program in Advanced Prosthodontics at UCLA. 

Dr. Hoang recognizes the importance of community, giving and education.  While attending UCLA, she served as the UCLA-USC Mobile Clinic coordinator, a program which brought dental care to underserved areas throughout Los Angeles.  She also went abroad to Honduras and Fiji as part of dental outreach teams.  While in private practice, Dr. Hoang worked with Kerry’s Kids, a non-profit organization which provided free mobile health care to homeless children at shelters throughout the East Bay.  She also served as an assistant clinical professor at UCSF in both general dentistry and removable prosthodontics.

As a prosthodontist, Dr. Hoang specializes in difficult dental problems and challenging restorations including crowns and bridges, partials and dentures, and implant dentistry. While her advanced training informs her on how to better offer treatment options, she enjoys treating the most simple to the most complex dental cases.  Her philosophy is to be as minimally invasive as possible and to protect and prevent potential dental issues.  She takes pride in using the most trusted and advanced technology available, including laser and digital dentistry.  

Dr. Hoang is a proud member of the following organizations:

American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Contra Costa County Dental Society
The American College of Prosthodontists
Diablo Valley Dental Collborative

Dr. Adam Shaffer, DDS, MS

Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Shaffer is a board certified pediatric dentist.  He earned his undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from UCLA.  He then obtained a Master of Science degree in Oral and Craniofacial Biology from UCSF while concurrently completing advanced specialty training in pediatric dentistry at UCSF and at Children's Hospital Oakland. 

Dr. Shaffer continues to stay involved in academia and is a former assistant clinical professor at UCSF in the department of pediatric dentistry and currently is a part-time faculty member at UCSF-Children's Hospital Oakland.  He has lectured on topics ranging from oral sedation safety protocols to emerging non-invasive ways of treating dental caries ("cavities").  He additionally spends time treating underserved patients abroad, and has traveled to both Honduras and Fiji for dental outreach trips.  He regularly takes continuing education courses on all phases of dentistry, as well as in pediatric dentistry consistent with keeping his status as a board certified pediatric dentist.

Dr. Shaffer is an active member of the:

·         American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Diplomate

·         American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

·         California Society of Pediatric Dentistry

·         Western Society of Pediatric Dentistry

·         American Dental Association

·         California Dental Association

·         Contra Costa Dental Society

Born and raised in Alameda, California, Dr. Shaffer is proud to call the Bay Area his home.  He enjoys running, cycling, snowboarding, and rooting for the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco Giants.  He also enjoys going to the beach and spending time with his wife, two children, and dog, Buster.

I wanted to find a dentist that is both good and honest about what really needs done vs optional procedures. Dr. Tran Hoang and her team exceeded ALL of my expectations. They are much more advanced than general dentists (Prosthodontists can do dental implants and complex restoration procedures), so when they do family dentistry, they can explain why and how things are happening and work with incredible precision that very few other dentists can achieve. I was very close to needing a root canal and a crown on a tooth. Dr. Hoang cleaned all of the decay with such surgical precision that saved the root, and the crown and thousands of dollars for me (not to mention sparing me all that pain). Go to a dentist with skills, it pays off!
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Diana Z.
Love love love this place. Dr. Hoang truly cares about her patients, she followed up several times to make sure my teeth are feeling okay. She has great knowledge of any issues, but will take reasonable steps to make sure you don't just rush to the most expensive option. I really appreciate her thoroughness, and also her care for both the patient and their wallet. Highly recommend!

Angus M.
Dr. Tran Hoang is THE BEST!! She puts patients first above all else. She is so patient kind and skilled at all that she does. I had the worst tooth pain a couple of years ago - and she walked me through the entire process. I will NEVER go to another dentist again. I drive all the way from Oakland to see her. She is the TOTAL package: Dr. Tran Hoang is not only incredibly knowledgeable and skilled but also compassionate and kind. If you're looking for a new dentist to calm all your fears and provide you with the best care - you've found her. Go see Dr. Hoang.

Michelle L.
I have had a life long fear of dental procedures due to sensitive gums and previous bad experiences. Dr. Hoang has helped me overcome my loathing of seeing a dentist by being a wonderful dentist whose attention to detail and comfort has put my nervousness at ease. From simple cleanings to fillings, Dr. Hoang eased me into each procedure to ensure that I was not feeling any pain or discomfort. Due to her great care, I no longer dread going to the dentist.

I highly recommend Dr. Hoang to anyone looking for a dentist. After trying so many dentists throughout my life, I can assuredly say that she is one of the best you will find and one with a huge heart for her patients.

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Jonathan W.
Drs Hoang and Wong have a nice full service dental practice. Dr Hoang specializes in crowns, implants, etc so it was complete care with one office. Very convenient!
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LK. N.
Best family dentist!

It began with my mom seeing Dr. Hoang and now my husband. Our family sees Dr. Hoang for our regular dental care and it's been a wonderful experience. She's very thorough, very professional, very friendly, and very knowledgeable. She's a PH gem.... and Ina on her team is great. The two of them are a wonderful team.

My mom saw Dr. Hoang while she was visiting us from LA. Mom loved Dr. Hoang so much that she switched dental care to PH from Los Angeles and sees Dr. Hoang when she comes to visit us 2-3x a year. Dr. Hoang has helped her with dental prosthetics that is comfortable and structurally strong to help her eat her food.

We love Dr. Hoang and recommend her a 100%!

Yoon K.
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