San Clemente

At Southern California Family Dentistry, we recognize that every patient has unique oral health needs, so we deliver dental care that reflects your individual needs. Our staff is comprised of helpful, caring and knowledgeable individuals who are motivated to make every patient feel at ease. Their common goal is to offer exceptional service to create a rewarding dental experience every time you visit our conveniently-located dental offices. Our dentists, with Dr. Hossein Jahangiri at the helm, have decades of experience transforming the smiles and lives of our patients. They also improve themselves through continuing education, which means that you will always be up to date on the latest techniques, procedures and technology advanced dentistry has to offer. We provide family-oriented and comprehensive dentistry services to Whittier, Lake Forest and San Clemente communities. We strive to restore your smile and improve your oral health, as well as your overall health. Your health is what truly matters and we always keep this in mind when we deliver dental care. Our full range of dental services includes Sedation Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics, Dental Implants, Invisalign®, Root Canal Therapy and more. From the youngest member of your family to older adults, our dentists are […]

I have been practicing dentistry since 1990. My interests include nutrition, fitness, cooking with clean/organic ingredients, and trying out new healthy restaurants. I also enjoy spending time with her daughter, Teryn.

Orthodontics is life altering! It not only straightens teeth but also changes faces as we work to achieve a balanced smile and facial aesthetics. I love when people come in who for years have smiled a closed-lip smile because they are embarrassed about their teeth, and leave smiling ear to ear because they are now so proud of their smile! It boosts their confidence and gives them the desire to smile, which brightens not only their day but those around them.

Renowned Orange County dentist and teacher, Dr. Orest Frangopol brings truly international skills to the offices that he operates in, throughout Orange County. Born in Timisoara, Romania, of a Greek father and Romanian mother, he was trained at the School of Dental Science, University of Medicine at Timisoara, and graduated in 1994. Over the next five years, Dr. Frangopol built a successful private practice in his hometown.

Doctor Petkovic, born in Belgrade, was trained at the University of Belgrade Dental School and graduated in 1992. During the next seven years, while building a successful private practice, she earned her Postgraduate Degree in Periodontics and completed, with honors, her three year, full-time, specialty training Residency.

At Bill Redmond Orthodontics our team understands that we have the amazing opportunity to be the best part of our patients’ day – every day. We love that, and we take it seriously. We‘re all involved in continuing education so that the treatments we provide will be the most current, and the technologies we use to provide them will be the most patient-friendly. But we also know that the way we treat you is just as important as the way we treat your teeth.

Doctor Schultz has been a Periodontist in Southern Orange County for over 25 years. He grew-up in Orange, California and attended The University of California-Irvine, and The University of Nevada-Reno. He went on to Temple University for pharmacy and dental school. He received his specialty certificate in periodontics from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa.

There’s no doubt about it, there are many dentists you could turn to in Orange County for your implant or cosmetic dental care, but we pride ourselves in being a different kind of dental office. We are dedicated to not only providing you with high-quality care, we also make it a point to give you the individualized attention you need. When you turn to us, you will never be treated like a number or a faceless dental care patient. We will always take the time to get to know you, your dental goals and your concerns before we do anything else.

Dr. Kim earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology from UCLA. He then attended the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry and graduated among the top of his class with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. Following dental school, Dr. Kim completed a General Practice Residency at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut and received additional training in treating complex cases within the fields of pediatric dentistry, cosmetic and implant dentistry, and oral surgery.

It has been my pleasure to provide beautiful smiles to so many wonderful families in Orange County over my 15+ years in orthodontics. My greatest joy comes from seeing the difference a healthy smile can make in a person’s life. A beautiful smile is a gift for a lifetime!

Dr. Reischl grew up in the San Fernando Valley but has called San Clemente home since 1987 where he lives with his wife Mary and three children. He and his family enjoy all outdoor recreation from the surf to the tallest mountain peaks.

Dr. Nhu Q. Tran is a native of Southern California and grew up in the city of Long Beach. She attended the University of California Berkeley, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Integrative Biology.

Dr. Mogavero earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering as well as his dental degree (D.D.S.) from UCLA, graduating with honors from both programs. For his full-time orthodontic specialty training, Dr. Mogavero chose Baylor College of Dentistry, in Dallas, Texas, one of the country’s leading and most progressive programs. A holder of two Master’s degrees, Dr. Mogavero was a leader in dental school, where he served as Class President for two years. Dr. Mogavero has co-authored a textbook chapter on orthognathic surgery and surgical orthodontics.

Dr. Wyatt D. Simons is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He received his Bachelors degree of science with honors from the University of California, San Diego in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience in 1996. He received a Doctorate in Dental Surgery with high honors from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco in 1999. Dr. Simons then spent an additional two years of Post-Doctoral Specialty training in the field of endodontics at Boston University.

Dr. Bergquist has been practicing dentistry since 1979. He practiced as a general dentist for 15 years before completing his endodontic residency in 1992. His undergraduate degree was earned at Washington State University, his dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in Texas, and his endodontic residency was completed at the VA Hospital in Long Beach.

Dr. Potter was born and raised in San Clemente. After studying in-state as well as across state lines, she has returned to South Orange County with an expertise that has earned the respect of dentists across the southland.

Dr. Deborah Ruprecht is a specialist in Periodontics and implant dentistry.  She is devoted to high-quality dentistry with the priority of personal and individual care to her patients. She understands we all have different needs and concerns related to our health. 

Dr. Nielsen completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University (BYU) where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS) from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry.

Dr. Wheeler received his undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Southern California in 1974 and his D.D.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1978. He then spent a year in a hospital dentistry program at U.C. San Francisco. In 1982, Dr. Wheeler completed a 3-year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Long Beach VA Medical Center and University of California, Irvine Medical Center.

Dr. Nicholls obtained his undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University and UCLA, graduating from UCLA with a degree in Biology. He attended dental school at the University of California, San Francisco, graduating with honors.