Our Comprehensive Dental Team

DDS

Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA

BS

Union College, Lincoln, NE

Professional Association

American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry

Personal Bio

Dr. Chokka has been practicing dentistry since 1993. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his 2 sons, coaching kid's sports and traveling.

Patient Impact

"An extremely introverted patient had horribly advanced periodontal disease. After treatment, it was as if the patient had received a personality transplant as well. Now the patient is much more outgoing, friendly, and smiles all the time!"

Personal Favorites

Book: "Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini, Film: "Schindler's List", TV Show: "Discovery Channel", Sport: "Hockey"

DDS

UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA

BS

Biochemistry from UCSD, San Diego, CA

Professional Association

California Dental Association, American Dental Association, Tri-County Dental Society

Personal Quote

"A patient can expect me to be gentle, compassionate, caring, and conservative."

Personal Favorites

Book: Nicholas Sparks' books, Film: Romantic comedies

DDS

University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California

BS

University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California

Professional Association

American Dental Association, California Dental Association , California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Personal Bio

Dr. Seim is married and has two children. He is an experienced oral surgeon as well as a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Personal Quote

"When you come to visit me you can expect quality care in a relaxed environment. I look forward to seeing the satisfied smiles of my patients."

Personal Favorites

Dr. Seim enjoys being outdoors in his free time. He can be found playing golf, snow skiing, or water skiing when not in the office.

MS

Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA

DDS

Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA

Professional Association

American Board of Orthodontics (Diplomat), Angle Society (res. guest.), Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics, California Association of Orthodontics, American Association of Orthodontics, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honors Society, American Dental Association, California Dental Association

Personal Bio

Dr. Paulson has been practicing dentistry since 2001 and is married with one daughter. In his spare time, he enjoys computers, tennis, metal detecting, collecting coins, reading, hiking, and watching movies, especially Marvel, sci-fi, action, and drama films.

Patient Impact

"A patient and mom came into the office and told me they had been to 4 other orthodontists. They were very concerned because the other orthodontists said they could not fix and solve the problem due to its complexity. I told them I would not deny treatment and would attempt to treat them! After treatment, and the day the braces came off, the whole family was in the office and was crying about how wonderful treatment turned out!"

Personal Favorites

Dr. Paulson’s favorite TV shows are 'American Chopper" and "Mythbusters" and his favorite types of books are science fiction, history and art/photo books."

DDS

UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California

BS

University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Professional Association

American Academy in Periodontology, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and Orange County Dental Society

Personal Bio

Dr. Miao believes his biggest strengths are that he is kind and honest. He enjoys creating things with his hands, and his favorite hobby is home improvement.

Personal Quote

"I have always put the patient’s best interests forward. During the initial consultation, the patient can be rest assured that I will listen sincerely and try to address his or her concerns. I will develop a treatment that will address the referring dentist concerns and the patient’s chief complaint. I will explain every step of the process to restoring the dental health of the patient’s gum tissue and bone levels."

DDS

Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA

MSD

Endodontics, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA

BS

Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI

Professional Association

American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Tri-County Dental Society, American Association of Endodontists, Loma Linda Alumni Association, OKU Dental Honors Society

Personal Bio

Dr. Kim is married with three children. In his spare time, he enjoys tennis, classical music, and playing the violin.

Awards

Chancellor’s Award, Loma Linda University (2007); Student Achievement in Endodontics, American Association of Endodontics (2007); Dean’s List, Loma Linda University (2005-2007); SA Dean’s Scholarship Award, Loma Linda University (2007)

Volunteer Experience

Calimesa SDA Church, House of Decision (Beaumont, CA)

Personal Quote

“You can expect that I will listen to your issues first, and then come up with the best possible solutions and alternatives that are right for you. You can be sure that your care will be of the highest quality in as pain-free a manner as possible. You can also expect that I will listen to your questions following the procedure and give you direction on how to best care for yourself following treatment.”

AA

Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA

Personal Bio

Jen has been working in the dental field since 2006. She is a super organized “people person” who loves outdoor activities, hiking, and laying out at the beach or pool.

Volunteer Experience

Coastal clean-up

Personal Quote

“As a new patient at our office, you can expect a friendly voice over the phone when you first schedule, a helpful receptionist when you check in, a thorough doctor during your exam, and an insurance specialist to help maximize your dental benefits.”

Personal Favorites

Jen’s favorite TV shows are “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Gossip Girl,” and “CSI.”