The People Behind Your Smile
Meet Our Dental Team.
Meet the experienced dentists, specialists, and healthcare leaders behind Cal Dental USA. Our team provides dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, family dentistry, preventive care, restorative treatments, and emergency dental services across Southern California.
★ Founder
Dr. John Kim
Founder
CEO
James Jones
Chief Executive Officer
Lead Dentist
Dr. Ki Lee
Lead Dentist
COO
Eddie Kim
Chief Operating Officer
Leadership
Founders & Executives
The visionaries who built Cal Dental USA from the ground up — setting the standard for dental excellence in California.
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kim, USC School of Dentistry '86, is an expert in dental implants with over 10,000 procedures since 1994. A Fellow and Diplomate of ICOI, he earned a Mastership in Implant Prosthodontics in 1998. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he's trained many doctors worldwide and is known for his patient-centered care.
Founder
★ Founder
James Jones
Visionary James Jones is the CEO of Cal Dental USA, leading the organization's growth, strategic partnerships, and long-term vision across its expanding dental network. Focused on innovation, community impact, and building scalable healthcare infrastructure, James has helped position Cal Dental USA as a fast-growing organization committed to advancing modern dentistry through operational excellence, technology, and patient-centered care.
Chief Executive Officer
CEO
Dr. Ki Lee
Dr. Ki Lee serves as Lead Dentist at Cal Dental USA, helping drive clinical excellence, innovation, and advanced treatment integration across the organization. Dr. Lee played a key leadership role in bringing LANAP® certification and laser periodontal treatment capabilities to the Cal Dental USA network, helping advance digital dentistry, workflow efficiency, and patient care standards.
Lead Dentist
Lead Dentist
Eddie Kim
Eddie Kim serves as Chief Operating Officer of Cal Dental USA, helping drive operational excellence, organizational growth, and system-wide performance across the company's expanding healthcare platform. Raised in Los Angeles and Glendale, Eddie continues to call Southern California home with his wife and two children.
Chief Operating Officer
COO
Clinical Team
General Dentists
Experienced dental professionals committed to your oral health and comfort.
Dr. John Kim
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Founder
Dr. Ki Lee
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Lead Dentist
Dr. Ronald Kim
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General Dentist
Dr. Nnam
04
General Dentist
Dr. Henny Shelton
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General Dentist
Dr. Steven Chang
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General Dentist
Dr. Piyush T. Karia, DDS
07
General Dentist
Dr. Tianna Pham
08
General Dentist
Dr. Marashli
09
General Dentist
Dr Alan Toscano
10
General Dentist
Dr. Fernando Millot, DDS
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General Dentist
Dr. Julie Kim
12
General Dentist
Operations & Growth
Our Directors
The leaders shaping our brand and daily operations.
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Marketing
Adrian McCovy
Marketing Director
Adrian McCovy brings creativity, leadership, and innovation to his role as Marketing Director at Cal Dental USA. With a background in corporate leadership at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and experience as a stand-up comedian and producer, Adrian helps drive marketing strategy, digital growth, community partnerships, and brand development for Cal Dental USA.
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Operations
David Linarte
Director of Operations
David Linarte serves as Director of Operations at Cal Dental USA, helping oversee operational strategy, systems development, and day-to-day execution across the organization's growing network. Since joining the company in 2018, David has played an important role in supporting growth initiatives, improving operational efficiencies, and helping build the infrastructure that supports Cal Dental USA's continued expansion and commitment to exceptional patient care.
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Growth
Deanna Garcia
Chief Growth Officer
Deanna Garcia serves as Chief Growth Officer at Cal Dental USA, leading strategic growth initiatives, expansion efforts, and development opportunities across the organization. A licensed real estate professional since 2018, Deanna works closely with providers, partners, and leadership to identify opportunities that support sustainable growth and long-term success.
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Strategy
Ian Miller
Strategic Growth Advisor
Ian Miller is a growth strategist, entrepreneur, and revenue leader who has spent more than 30 years helping companies find opportunities others miss. Throughout his career, he has helped launch, scale, and grow businesses by building strategic partnerships, creating innovative revenue streams, and connecting the right people at the right time. As Strategic Growth Advisor to Cal Dental USA, Ian works closely with leadership to identify new growth opportunities, strengthen industry relationships, and help drive the company's long-term vision. He brings a practical, results-focused approach backed by decades of experience in business development, sales, and entrepreneurship.
Digital & Technology
Web Development & SEO
Driving Cal Dental USA's digital presence and online growth.
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Web Development & SEO
Sabih Ul Ebad
Web Development & SEO Manager
Sabih Ul Ebad is a senior web developer and digital strategist with 8+ years of experience building high-performance websites and driving SEO growth for US-based businesses. Managing Cal Dental USA's web presence, custom development, and search engine optimization to help the brand reach more patients across California and beyond.
Cal Dental USA · Est. 2010
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