San Clemente Smiles

BRANDON CURFEW, DMD

OFFICE VIBES
Dr. Curfew and his staff place their highest priority on the experience of every patient they treat. Patients enjoy the light, airy feel that the natural light in the office provides through floor-to-ceiling windows. Overhead smart TVs and wireless headphones are also available for patients who enjoy entertainment during their dental appointment.

ABOUT DR. CURFEW
Dr. Curfew lives in San Clemente with his wife of 15 years, Brittany, their two sons, Drake (9) and Beau (7), and their dog Dennis. He is grateful to be able to serve the community in which he lives. He earned his dental degree from The University of Louisville School of Dentistry, and then continued on to complete a General Practice residency at the VA Hospital in Denver, Colorado. While there, Dr. Curfew gained extensive experience with the placement and management of implants, wisdom teeth removal, and many other advanced dental procedures.

PERSONALIZED TREATMENT AND PATIENT COMFORT
Dr. Curfew participates in ongoing training in many areas of dentistry to provide his patients with the most personalized treatment and the best outcomes. He is active in local study clubs and also continues his education through intensive training with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and other professional organizations. The office utilizes cutting-edge technology, such as intraoral scanners, cameras and lasers to ensure that every patient is well-informed and receives optimal results with maximum comfort.

THE HIGHEST STANDARD
When you are in the care of a team member at San Clemente Smiles, you will always receive the highest quality treatment and be shown the utmost respect. Whether you need assistance with scheduling an appointment, you’re visiting for a routine dental cleaning, or you are completing a life-changing smile makeover, you will receive the undivided attention and professional treatment that you deserve from the team at San Clemente Smiles. Every team member is highly skilled in their chosen area of expertise, and takes great pride in the experience that they offer and the relationships they build.

San Clemente Smiles
905 Calle Amanecer, Suite 220
San Clemente
949.498.1320
SanClementeSmiles.com

Riviera Laser Studios

JEANNINE KOFFORD, MD

Dr. Kofford is the founder and owner of Riviera Laser Studios in Dana Point. She’s been in practice for 21 years, specializing in nonsurgical facial aesthetics. Her beautiful, new office with modern and spacious treatment rooms, is located on the southwest corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Golden Lantern. Patients are treated to complimentary coffee and beverages and a personalized consultation, utilizing imaging, with office manager Cher and Dr. Kofford.

Patients are put at ease with Dr. Kofford’s easygoing manner and high experience level. Dr. Kofford has shared her expertise with many other providers over the years as a speaker and trainer, helping other doctors and nurses to learn and master the art and science of nonsurgical aesthetics. She has hosted countless training seminars for products such as Bellafill, Sculptra, the Restylane line, Dysport and Revanesse Versa.

Dr. Kofford’s passion lies with providing long lasting biostimulants Bellafill and Sculptra, as well as laser treatments for facial wrinkles and scar revision. Biostimulants differ from traditional fillers as they stimulate your own Type I collagen. As patients age, they lose 1% of their dermal collagen per year. Biostimulatory fillers also require a higher level of expertise to inject properly because they last much longer than traditional fillers. Rewards are also high because your beautiful look is maintained long-term.

Dr. Kofford offers many other products and services to maintain your skin’s health. Lasers are used to reduce veins, rosacea, acne, and dyschromia (sunspots) with low to no downtime. She also offers quick and expert Botox/Dysport at competitive prices ($11 per unit of Botox/$10 per 3 units of Dysport) for forehead lines, crow’s feet, mouth frown, lip flip, golf ball chin, neck bands and hyperhidrosis (excess sweating).

Dr. Kofford welcomes male patients to her practice as many more are discovering the benefits of nonsurgical aesthetics. She has a “man cave” treatment room designed to cater to her male clientele. Her goal is to achieve a natural appearance so that no one will suspect any procedures have been done. Popular treatments for men are Botox, jawline enhancement, brow and lateral cheek strengthening. Many men who have been surfers or boat enthusiasts have “barnacles,” which need to be removed scarlessly with Erbium laser.

Dr. Kofford and her team look forward to meeting you and offering a complimentary consultation to safely enhance your beauty in time for the holiday season!

Riviera Laser Studios
34189 Pacific Coast Highway, Ste. 201
Dana Point
Text or Call: 949.370.3177
RivieraLaserStudio.net
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Platinum Dental

BEN OMRANI, DDS

MEET THE OFFICE
Welcome to the grand opening of Platinum Dental Group, where patients repeatedly rave about the relaxing office environment and most painless dental visit they have experienced. Dr. Omrani and his staff truly strive to offer their patients exceptional, personalized care, during every moment of every visit. The immaculate office is on the top floor of a serene courtyard building facing Ortega Highway, with easily accessibility off the I-5 Freeway and ample parking. You will be warmly and personally welcomed into an expansive, bright and modern dental suite by the customer-centric staff. Offering an extensive range of dental treatments with top-of-the-line technologies, materials and methods, the office is outfitted with a massage chair in the surgical suite, overhead smart TV’s and air purifiers in each room.

MEET DR. OMRANI
Dr. Omrani has more than 20 years of dental experience and carries both European and American Dental licenses, providing him with a broad and diverse list of talents for comprehensive and personalized care. He graduated from the prestigious Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary and moved to California shortly thereafter. With his unique background, experience, and extensive clinical knowledge, he recently brought to fruition his vision for the ideal dental setting, where quality is the highest priority.

His talents extend throughout all fields of general dentistry, however he is especially skilled in cosmetic dentistry, and he has transformed and perfected thousands of smiles utilizing a pain-free method. His calm disposition immediately puts patients at ease, reassuring even the most anxious. Soon, his multi-specialty team of orthodontic, root canal, oral surgery and implant specialists will join Platinum Dental Group, providing comprehensive care under one roof. Dr. Omrani, his pediatrician wife, and two adorable toddlers reside in Laguna Niguel.

Experience the Platinum Dental difference and make your appointment today!

Platinum Dental
27184 Ortega Highway, Suite #208
San Juan Capistrano
949.661.2052
PtDentalGroup.com

Pediatric Dentistry of San Clemente & Cow Camp Pediatric Dentistry

JACOB LEE, DDS & AARON LEE, DDS

Pediatric Dentistry of San Clemente (PDSCKids.com) warmly welcomes you into its immaculate, yet delightfully cozy office. With an emphasis on delivering comfortable care in a fun and entertaining space, every detail has been considered. From game stations in the reception area and ceiling-mounted TVs above each dental chair to sunglasses that soften the glaringly bright dental lights, the staff works to make your family’s visit as relaxing as possible. While teens particularly enjoy melting the day’s stress away in soothing massage chairs, younger ones look forward to receiving a helium balloon and selecting a treat from a wonderful treasure trove of toys at the end of a visit.

Under the meticulous direction of its founder, Dr. Jacob Lee, the highly experienced team at PDSC builds and maintains healthy smiles with the assistance of state-of-the-art technologies. The office utilizes revolutionary laser dentistry that reduces discomfort and minimizes scarring, advanced digital X-ray equipment that yields vital diagnostic images with the least radiation possible, and a purified water supply at each dental chair that employs a distilled, closed water system to maintain patient safety. Above all, the team undertakes numerous hours of continuing education to stay at the forefront of the latest scientific techniques to align with best dental practices.

Dr. and Mrs. Lee have two children, Aaron and Jina. Dr. Aaron followed in his dad’s footsteps to also become a pediatric dentist. He received his DDS from UOP School of Dentistry and then undertook an additional two years of specialist training at USC. Ms. Jina also chose to pursue a career in the dental field. After finishing her university education at Pepperdine, she completed extensive training to become a licensed, registered dental hygienist.

PDSC KIDS is excited to announce the opening of a second office, Cow Camp Pediatric Dentistry (CCPDKids.com) in the Los Patrones Business Park in Rancho Mission Viejo. With the second office, which opened this spring, the Lee family is thrilled to offer two convenient locations to the families in the surrounding communities. Call (949) 361-2838 (PDSC) or (949) 242-0070 (CCPD) to schedule your visit today.

Pediatric Dentistry of San Clemente
903 Calle Amanecer, Ste. 110
San Clemente
949.361.2838
pdsckids.com

Cow Camp Pediatric Dentistry
28242 Airoso Street
Rancho Mission Viejo
949.242.0070
ccpdkids.com

Pediatric Dentistry

NHU Q. TRAN, DDS, APC

Dr. Nhu Q. Tran has been taking care of infants, children, and young adults in her San Clemente pediatric dental practice for over 16 years. Dr. Tran enjoys establishing lifelong relationships with her patients and their families. Her patients come from nearby neighborhoods and cities, and some come back to her practice even after they have moved away, like from Tustin and Temecula, or even states like Hawaii and Texas. Moreover, Dr. Tran is now excited to be seeing a second generation of patients in her practice, her patients’ children!

Dr. Tran enjoys treating a wide age range of patients who visit her pediatric dental practice. As a pediatric dental specialist, she sees patients for the first time at 1 year old. She has fun tickling the teeth of infants and toddlers who visit her for their first check up and cleaning. She also takes pride and care guiding a fearful child or teenager through a treatment and helping them overcome their dental fears. And because Dr. Tran is one of a very few pediatric dentists who have full-time dental hygienists in her practice, she is able to continue providing optimal dental care to her older patients who want to continue seeing her into their late teens. So, whether a child is excited to have their teeth “counted and brushed” or they are nervous about seeing the “tickle toothbrush” or “Mr. Slurpy,” Dr. Tran and her team work to provide every patient with a fun and educational experience that they’ll enjoy and look forward to each and every time.

A native of Southern California, Dr. Tran went to UC Berkeley for her undergraduate education, then relocated to the Midwest and attended Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry in Cleveland, Ohio. Having graduated among the top of her class, she became a recipient of the Pierre Fauchard Scholarship, and earned a membership into the National Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. Following dental school, Dr. Tran returned to Southern California to pursue two years of additional post-doctorate training in pediatric dentistry, at the University of Southern California. After receiving her Advanced Pediatric Dental Certificate from USC, Dr. Tran pursued further advancement in her specialty by achieving the status of Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Aside from taking care of her private patients, Dr. Tran has given back to her Trojan roots by being a part of the USC Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Faculty since 2006.

Whether you see Dr. Tran in the office or on the baseball field rooting on her boys, be sure to say hello! And whether your child is one or 16, excited or nervous, healthy or has special health care needs, Dr. Tran and her team are trained and ready to provide the best care for your children.

Pediatric Dentistry
1171 Puerta del Sol, Suite A
San Clemente
949.481.5437 (KIDS)
SCKidsDentist.com

Monarch Veterinary Hospital

GLENN CRAFT, DVM AND KELLY ALCALA, DVM

Monarch Veterinary Hospital is now in its 20th year at Clubhouse Plaza on Niguel Road, tucked in the hills of South Laguna Niguel. Pet owners in this community love to take their dogs for long walks down the canyon to Salt Creek and Dana Point Harbor, or to the many local parks. For nearly 2 decades, MVH has earned a solid reputation for exceptional pet healthcare, has nurtured trusting relationships with clients, and has created a culture that it is peaceful and efficient, at a place pets actually enjoy visiting.

A major remodel and expansion of MVH’s space, in 2019, has doubled its footprint, assuring its practice culture for the future. It now offers 4 exam rooms, a spacious, tranquil lobby, a separate cat ward, a full-service bathing area, and a room to accommodate “senior spa days.” Designed to keep older pets healthy and active, senior spa days allow for flexibility, and may include a bath, laser therapy for arthritis, frequent walks, and interaction with staff. Older pets that often are left at home alone all day benefit from these types of therapeutics on a regular basis.

Dr. Glenn Craft and his wife, Lisa, envisioned the blueprint for MVH when they returned home to California in 2002. The couple spent 4 years serving in Thailand with Christian Veterinary Mission, a community development NGO that operates in the poorest parts of the world — where livestock is the main key to the local economy. Once home, they established a veterinary practice that balances compassionate, personal touch with exceptional high-tech veterinary medicine. Their goal is to exceed a client’s expectations, each and every time.

The hospital continues to offer the full range of veterinary professional services from wellness checks, immunizations, general surgery, dental care, therapeutic laser, bathing, and ultrasound, to digital radiography with STAT radiology consults available. The staff at MVH is experienced and provides a level of expertise you can trust.

Due to the pandemic, curbside service is also available for those not yet comfortable to be seen inside the hospital. Because the facility is so spacious and is implementing a variety of safety precautions, most clients are being accommodated inside. Multiple air purifiers, which are also anti-viral, are located throughout the hospital.

In 2015, Dr. Kelly Alcala became an Associate DVM at MVH and brings an impressive reputation for highly competent and compassionate care. She worked part-time at the practice, prior to becoming an Associate, earning the respect and appreciation of both clients and staff. Dr. Craft and Dr. Alcala are like-minded in their communication style. The doctors have established strong relationships with carefully chosen specialists at facilities in South Orange County, including mobile cardiologist Dr. Fred Brewer, who comes to the practice whenever he is needed, Dr. Shenandoah Diehl, who is available for expert ultrasonography and consultation by appointment, and mobile surgeon Dr. Zachary Smith, who teams with MVH staff in special surgical procedures.

MVH has enjoyed consistently positive reviews, which exemplifies its commitment to delivering the quality care it promises, and the staff takes pride in providing the best customer service possible.

Monarch Veterinary Hospital
31271 Niguel Road, Suite E
Laguna Niguel
949.443.1466
MonarchVet.com

John Redmond Orthodontics

ORTHODONTICS

Dr. John Redmond has been creating beautiful smiles in San Clemente for the last 20 years. His team has a combined 150 years of experience and they pride themselves in providing quality care in a warm and friendly environment where you will find yourself feeling more like family than patients. Whether you’re wanting to straighten your teeth with traditional braces, lingual braces (behind the teeth) or Clear Aligners, Dr. John specializes in them all.

Traditional Braces
Braces can correct crooked and crowded teeth, a misaligned bite, and jaw problems. Braces also eliminate issues you may have with eating, speaking properly, or with keeping your teeth clean. With advancements in dental technology, traditional braces are now sleeker, smaller, and more comfortable.

INBRACE Lingual Braces
INBRACE dramatically improves on the most important aspects of orthodontic treatment. Hidden behind your teeth, INBRACE is quicker and more comfortable. INBRACE reimagines fundamental orthodontic principles with 21st century technology to create something both revolutionary and familiar. With nothing attached to the front of your teeth, enjoy the benefits of your improving smile with INBRACE within weeks.

Clear Aligners
John Redmond Orthodontics will help you achieve the beautiful smile you deserve. With Clear Aligners, you can get the straight teeth you’ve always wanted without dealing with braces. Dr. John Redmond has 20 years of experience in Clear Aligner treatment. He has now the ability to create clear aligners in his office.

Digital Impression System
No more goop, gagging, or discomfort! Using a digital scanner, Dr. John takes a highly accurate digital impression. This new technology completely eliminates the tray and putty impression. The new scanner ensures a more accurate impression from the start, resulting in improved treatment and a more comfortable patient experience. Digital impression also gives you the ability to see an instant 3D simulation of what your teeth will look like after orthodontic treatment!

COVID-19 Guidelines
The office is diligently following the guidelines outlined by the CDC for the dental industry. Additionally, the office is following the highest recommended safety protocols during the pandemic, including temperature screening, the use of antiviral foggers three times during the day, and UV lights, which are known to kill bacteria and germs.

Call today to schedule your complimentary consultation. The office is open Monday through Friday and offers convenient evening appointments. John Redmond Orthodontics also accepts most insurance and provides flexible payment options including zero down and zero interest.

John Redmond Orthodontics
181 Avenida Vaquero, Suite C
San Clemente
949.492.2141
JohnRedmondOrthodontics.com

Howard Optometry

MARSHA HOWARD, O.D. AND ASSOCIATES

In her 28 years of experience, practice owner Dr. Marsha Howard has crafted a passion for providing every patient with the utmost respect and best service possible under spectacular doctors with state-of-the-art medical equipment.

At Howard Optometry, patients have access to advanced technology, including the latest solutions from Optos and Optovue. It just takes a few minutes to assess the vascularity and retinal structures of the eye, giving the doctors powerful data with which to determine a long-term plan for your ocular health. The practice also favors the use of retinal photography over traditional, and uncomfortable dilation.

In addition to regular, comprehensive eye exams for glasses and contacts, the office also offers other services such as (but not
limited to):

— LASIK and cataract co-management with partners at Coastal Vision and NVision
— Dry eye treatments, including iLux procedure and Lumenis (an IPL Laser Treatment)
— Convenient, same-day scheduling
— Additional products available, including Latisse Lash Lengthener and Upneeq for low-lying lids

Dr. Marsha Howard grew up in a medical family, realizing her passion for eye care while studying as an undergraduate at UC Berkeley. In the years between finishing her residency in 1994 and opening her own practice in 1997, Dr. Howard taught at her alma mater, as well as worked in other small optometry practices. One of the first five independent Doctors of Optometry hired by Costco nationwide, Dr. Howard loves treating all types of patients, and was thrilled when offered a second office in Laguna Niguel.

Patients visiting the office will experience the highest degree of dedication to cleanliness, sanitization and health care standards, especially regarding COVID-19 precautions. The stringent protocols include disinfecting all equipment between patient usage and the utilization of FDA-approved air filters proven to capture and destroy COVID-19. Patients experience temperature checks before entering the office to further ensure a safe environment.

Howard Optometry
27220 Heather Ridge
Laguna Niguel
949.328.9303
HowardOptometry.com
Located inside of Costco, no membership required to see the doctor.

Frank Mogavero DDS

ORTHODONTICS • FACIAL ORTHOPEDICS

From Early Treatment to all types of braces, Dr. Frank Mogavero is one of San Clemente’s most trusted and respected orthodontists. He is a master at creating beautiful smiles that last a lifetime. For a truly invisible alternative to traditional braces, he recommends InBrace, a revolutionary technology that’s changing the way orthodontists straighten teeth.

“In my three decades of experience as an orthodontist,” Dr. Mogavero asserts, “I have seen many different products come and go. I have found InBrace to be the fastest and best treatment modality of anything I have experienced in my 31-year career.”

InBrace is a game changer in the world of orthodontics. It combines the reliability of traditional wire and bracket braces with the aesthetics of clear aligners. InBrace sits behind teeth and creates a more transparent and pleasing effect. The system never needs to be removed, even during brushing, flossing, and eating. Dr. Mogavero often recommends InBrace for patients who are interested in clear aligners, because they provide a more convenient option while delivering superior results.

InBrace owes its effectiveness to the proprietary Smartwire™ system which utilizes Gentleforce™ technology to apply continuous force over time to gradually align teeth. Each InBrace Smartwire™ is custom designed and programmed through a software design interface that allows orthodontists to select exactly how to align a patient’s teeth, depending on the type of treatment program. Once the Smartwire™ is positioned behind teeth, its multiple loops activate in three dimensions to immediately begin creating a gorgeous smile.

Kevin Clements, a popular social influencer with over 260k Instagram followers, recently completed his InBrace treatment with Dr. Mogavero. “InBrace was absolutely amazing. As a teenager, I had braces for 2 ½ years, with all the social awkwardness that goes with it. InBrace only took about 10 months. I could drink coffee without fear of staining my teeth, and could post pictures on social media without my braces showing. I felt fantastic throughout the whole process, watching my teeth align so quickly.”

In addition to its advancements in aesthetics and functionality, Dr. Mogavero prefers InBrace because it produces much better results in far less duration — sometimes half to two-thirds the time required for braces or clear aligners. InBrace is also affordable compared to other orthodontic treatments and is covered by most orthodontic dental insurance.

Visit SyncYourSmile.com to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mogavero and begin your InBrace journey today. #wowstartsnow

Frank Mogavero DDS
031 Avenida Pico, Suite 101
San Clemente
949.373.3737
SyncYourSmile.com
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Dana Point Animal Hospital

JILL GRANITE, DVM

The team at Dana Point Animal Hospital are not only passionate animal lovers, but they are avid people lovers, too! They are known by customers to give the utmost thought to how they can take the best care of you and your beloved pets. They take every measure possible to ensure that you and your pets both feel relaxed and comfortable and always consider “your” problems “their” problems. While the team’s medical abilities are superb, in a way, this place seems to be stuck in a time warp. They focus on good old-fashioned customer/pet relationships because they know just how much your cherished pet means to you and how much you mean to your pet. They understand how important it is for your pet to trust you, and that is why local pet lovers trust Dana Point Animal Hospital. Every visit you make, they care and treat your pet like it’s their very own.

Meet the Team
Dr. Jill Granite
Born and raised on the East Coast, Dr. Jill Granite obtained her BS at the University of Vermont, after which she spent several years working as a veterinary technician at a small animal practice. From there, she moved to California to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian. She attended Western University of Health Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, and graduated with her DVM in 2008. After practicing on both the East and West Coasts, Dr. Granite ultimately decided to plant her roots in Dana Point and has created Dana Point Animal Hospital (formerly Golden Lantern Animal Hospital) where she is now the owner and Medical Director.

Dr. Jennifer Pursley
Jennifer was born and raised in Orange County, inheriting a love for animals and for medicine from both sides of her family, but the first among her relatives to go to University. Initially planning on becoming a horse vet, a bad fall and spinal injury at the age of 14 necessitated the use of a wheelchair so small animals became the new plan, and she’s been addicted to them ever since. She worked in a variety of veterinary staff positions while working toward her B.S. in biology at UC Irvine then UC Davis for veterinary school. Professionally she has special interests in endocrinology, dermatology, behavior medicine and small mammals like rabbits.

Dr. Jenna Pizzo
Jenna grew up in Newport Beach, CA. She attended UCSB for her undergraduate studies and went to the University of Minnesota for Veterinary School and graduated in 1999. After she graduated, she practiced for 3 years in Colorado before joining the team 16 years ago.

Dana Point Animal Hospital
32545 Golden Lantern, Suite D
Dana Point
949.493.1370
GoldenLanternAH.com