San Jose Dental Specialists

Dr. Daniel Nguyen is our orthodontist at San Jose Dental Specialists. Dr. Daniel Nguyen is from San Jose and attended UC Davis, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biochemistry. Immediately following college, Dr. Daniel relocated to Southern California to attend UCLA School of Dentistry where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. After dental school, he completed a General Residency Program at West Los Angeles Veterans Affair Hospital, worked in private pract...Read Moreices, and a clinical restorative instructor at UCLA. Although he really enjoyed the art of general dentistry, Dr. Daniel wanted to follow his true passion in orthodontics. He returned to UCLA and completed a three year post-doctoral training in orthodontics and also earned a Master of Science (MS) degree in Oral Biology. He worked for a well known orthodontist in Southern California for a few years before he decided to move back to San Jose to open up his own office. Dr. Daniel is well versed in all aspects of orthodontics and always keeps himself abreast of the latest orthodontic technologies. His practice focuses on orthodontic treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Nguyen prides himself on not only treating his patients with the utmost consideration, but also providing them with the individualized and state-of-the-art orthodontic care. He makes every effort to ensure that every visit to the office is a comfortable and informative experience in a friendly and personal environment. Dr. Daniel is also very skillful in bending wires, a must-have quality for an orthodontist. You can see his winning wire sculpture at the annual American Association of Orthodontists meeting a few years ago here. Dr. Daniel is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), California Dental Association (CDA), American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO), and his local chapter dental society. When he is not working with the patients, Dr. Nguyen enjoys the outdoors with his family, including hiking, swimming, and traveling around the world. He is also interested in photography, computer technology, and always keeps his eyes on the latest gadgets. Read Less

Dr. Suzanne Nguyen is our board certified pediatric dentist at San Jose Dental Specialists. Dr. Suzanne Nguyen grew up in Orange County and attended UC Irvine, where she received her Bachelors of Science (BS) degree in Biological Sciences. After graduating with top honors, Dr. Suzanne continued her education at UCLA for her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. Following dental school, she then completed two years of additional post-doctoral training exclusively for children at USC School of...Read More Dentistry and Long Beach Memorial Hospital. After receiving her Advanced Pediatric Dental Certificate from USC and LBMH, Dr. Suzanne pursued further advancement in her specialty by achieving the status of Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Suzanne’s specialized training helps her provide the most up-to-date and extra care for a wide variety of children’s dental problems. Dr. Suzanne encourages children to visit the dentist by the time they are a year old or when their first tooth erupts, whichever comes first. She believes in finding an individual “dental home” for each patient, where the ongoing relationship between the dentist and patient provides all aspects of oral health care as the child grows. These aspects include anticipating growth and development issues, diagnosing and treating oral diseases and conditions, dietary counseling, and referring to dental specialists. Dr. Suzanne is also trained and qualified in the management of child behavior and the provision of care utilizing various sedation modalities. Dr. Suzanne is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD), member of the American Dental Association (ADA), California Dental Association (CDA), American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), California Society of Pediatric Dentistry (CSPD), and Orange County Dental Society (OCDS). In her spare time, Dr. Suzanne enjoys spending time with her husband and son. She also likes to travel and do craft projects. Dr. Suzanne is passionate about improving oral health and looks forward to working with you and your child. Read Less