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Stephanie Dixon, DDS
Dr. Stephanie Dixon received a Biology degree from the University of Nevada, Reno in May of 1996. In June, 2001 she received her Doctor of Dental Science Degree from the University of California at Los Angeles, School of Dentistry. There she was awarded with multiple honors for her care of children, including the school’s top honor.
Stephanie completed her Pediatric Dental training at the University of California at Los Angeles where she served as the Chief Resident of the department. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Stephanie is very involved with philanthropy, both locally and throughout the world. She sits on the board of the YMCA in San Diego, and has helped raise funds for to build the new Copley YMCA.
Stephanie volunteered with the California Dental Association’s “CDA Cares” program in San Diego which helped treat the underserved population of San Diego that was in desperate need of dental care.
Stephanie also volunteers with International Health Emissaries, bringing much needed dental care to the underprivileged children of the third world.
Stephanie married Dr Eric Dixon in 2004, and enjoys raising her family in San Diego, visiting friends and family in Reno, NV and traveling around the world.
Stephanie is a member of:
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
San Diego County Dental Society
American Association of Pediatric Dentistry
California Society of Pediatric Dentistry
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
California Pedodontic Research Conference
International Health Emmissaries
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Eric Dixon, DDS
Dr. Eric Dixon is a San Diego native and a Torrey Pines High School alumnus. He earned a BS degree in Neurobiology from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN in May of 1998. In June, 2001 Eric received his Doctor of Dental Science Degree from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco and was recognized with the school's top honor for treatment of pediatric patients.
Eric completed his Pediatric Dental training at the University of California at Los Angeles, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Eric has volunteered as a board member of the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, San Diego County Dental Society and the California Pediatric Dental Research Conference.
Eric is also on the UCSD Share the Care Dental Advisory Board and is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UCSD.
Eric also volunteers with International Health Emissaries, bringing much needed dental care to the underprivileged children of the third world.
Eric married Dr. Stephanie Dixon in 2004, and enjoys spending time with his two sons, skateboarding, skiing, soccer and travel.
Eric is a member of:
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
San Diego County Dental Society
American Association of Pediatric Dentistry
California Society of Pediatric Dentistry
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
California Pedodontic Research Conference
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Jenna McDonald, DDS
Dr. Jenna McDonald was born and raised in San Diego where she graduated from Point Loma High School. At the University of California, Davis she received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in biology and a minor in psychology. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of California, Los Angeles where she was awarded the school’s top honor for treatment of children.
Jenna then completed her Pediatric Dental training at the University of Southern California where she was named Outstanding Resident of the Year. While at USC, she worked at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Children’s Hospital Orange County and Miller Children’s Hospital in Long Beach. She is currently a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Jenna’s passion for pediatric dentistry has taken her around the world to provide care to disadvantaged children in Romania, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, running and hiking. On the weekends, you can find her at Dog Beach with her husband, Colin, and their golden retriever, Bodey.
Jenna and Colin have three amazing children, and are thrilled to start their family in San Diego.
Jenna is a member of:
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
San Diego County Dental Society
American Association of Pediatric Dentistry
California Society of Pediatric Dentistry
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Xuan Lam, DMD MSD
Dr. Lam graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. After serving in U.S. Navy (thank you for your service!) and working in private practice, she attended Loma Linda University School of Dentistry to complete residency training in Pediatric Dentistry. She is a board certified through the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is committed to providing you and your child with high quality oral health care.
Xuan is a member of:
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
San Diego County Dental Society
American Association of Pediatric Dentistry
California Society of Pediatric Dentistry