Shaveta Kumar

Dentist

Dr. Kumar graduated from the New York University College of Dentistry after earning a Bachelor's Degree in dental surgery from one of the leading dental schools in India. She began practicing dentistry in the USA in 2013. She is a certified Invisalign provider and stays current with the latest techniques in dentistry through CE courses and seminars. “No one knows it, when it’s actually happening, but we never forget it when it does. I was only 15 years old when I visited the dentist’s office for the treatment of my grandma who had tooth pain, and after regular visits her tooth got better. I saw dentistry as a fusion of science and art and found that it had power of healing. My dentist’s dedication towards his work and his respect among the patients made a very favorable impression on me. I decided to become a dentist like him.” Dr. Kumar believes takes a patient-centered approach to care, including patient education and comfort. “One of the responsibilities of a dentist is to not only provide proper treatment, but to also make the patient feel comfortable and assured. This can only happen if our office is a place where everyone is happy, smiling and cheerful.” Dr. Kumar understands that when anxious patients feel comfortable, they are more likely to take care of their teeth with routine visits. “In order for our patients to look forward to their visit, we need to develop great relationships within our own team and to be happy working with each other.” Dr. Kumar speaks English and Hindi. Away from work, Dr. Kumar enjoys cooking, travelling and spending time with her family.

Katie Gip

Hygienist

Katie was introduced to the dental fi eld as a dental assistant while pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health from San Jose State University (SJSU) in 2012. Little did she know that being a dental assistant was the stepping stone for her to further her career in the dental fi eld. That said, after obtaining her undergrad degree from SJSU, Katie returned to school at Foothill College to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene in 2021. As a dental hygienist, Katie wants to improve the patient’s oral health through providing high-quality dental care, educating the patient about his/her oral health status, tailoring the necessary treatments, and recommending appropriate dental products to meet each individual's needs. Katie strongly believes in building trust and rapport with patients to motivate them to improve their oral hygiene home care. In her spare time, Katie enjoys watching Netfl ix shows, playing with her dog Murphy, and spending quality time with her family and friends. Katie speaks English, Vietnamese, Cantonese, and Mandarin.