The People Behind Your Smile
Meet
Our
Team.
A team of exceptional dental professionals united by one mission — giving you the best smile of your life.
★ 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 leader driving Cal Dental USA's mission to deliver accessible, world-class dental care across California.
Chief Executive Officer
CEO
Dr. Ki Lee
Leads clinical excellence at Cal Dental USA, ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of dental care.
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
Board-certified general dentists committed to your oral health and comfort.
Dr. Ronald Kim
01
Doctor
Dr. Nnam
02
General Dentist
Dr. Henny Shelton
03
General Dentist
Dr. Steven Chang
04
General Dentist
Dr. Piyush T. Karia, DDS
05
General Dentist
Dr. Tianna Pham
06
General Dentist
Dr. Marashli
07
General Dentist
Photo
Doctor
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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
Keeps every location running at peak efficiency so our clinical teams can focus entirely on delivering world-class patient experiences.
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Growth
Deanna Garcia
Chief Growth Officer
Drives strategic growth initiatives across Cal Dental USA, expanding our reach and ensuring more patients have access to world-class dental care.
Cal Dental USA · Est. 2004
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you'll love?
you'll love?
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