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South Coast Dental Specialties
30190 Town Center Drive, Suite B
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Phone:
949-363-2540
Fax:
949-363-3352
Meet The Doctors
Endodontics
Michael L. P. Nguyen, D.D.S
A native of Southern California for over 25 years, Dr. Michael Nguyen was raised in Huntington Beach. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from UC Irvine with a Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry, Dr. Nguyen began his dental training at UCLA. Following the typical four years of dental school and an optional two-year Residency in Hospital Dentistry at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Dr. Nguyen completed his specialty training in Endodontics. His dental honors include graduating Magna Cum Laude and induction into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the most prestigious national dental honor society. Dr. Nguyen enjoys the challenges and complexities that each unique Endodontic case presents. He takes great pride in his work, treats his patients with the utmost care and respect and fully educates them towards their treatment options. He prides himself on alleviating dental pain, while demonstrating to patients that dentistry can be both fun and pleasant!
Oral Surgery
Joseph Anderson, D.D.S.
Dr. Anderson is a graduate of the University of Iowa completing his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1969. In 1974 Dr. Anderson completed his Post Graduate Fellowship and recieved his Certificate of Fellowship in Oral Surgery.
Dr. Anderson served as Chief of Service for Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Department of Surgery UCI Medical Center from 1991-1997.
Dr. Anderson completed service in the Navy at the rank of Captain where he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal, and The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and a Navy Unit Commendation.
Dr. Anderson has a long list of many publications, awards and training as a premier Oral Surgeon.
Armand Kotikian, D.D.S., M.D.
A native of Southern California for over 20 years, Dr. Kotikian was raised in Glendale, CA. He went to UCLA for his undergraduate degree and graduated from the UCLA School of Dentistry in 2001. Dr. Kotikian completed a one-year Residency in Hospital Dentistry at the Long Beach Veterans Administration Hospital. He then he pursued his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training at the University of Michigan where he received his M.D., in 2008. Dr. Kotikian enjoys routine as well as complex Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery cases.
Outside of the office and hospital Dr. Kotikian enjoys traveling, the outdoors and working out. His new favorite hobby has become spending time with his daughter, Lora.