Dr Kim, Dr Min and Dr. Ha are Board Certified Pediatric Dentists who have undergone a rigorous exam process to achieve Diplomate status with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Sarah Kim
Dr. Kim received her Bachelors of Science in Biology from Pacific Union College. She then went on to obtain her DDS from Loma Linda University where she graduated with Loma Linda David Lee Anderson award. This award was given to one student demonstrating integrity, compassion and an interest in patients with special needs.
After graduation, Dr. Kim completed one year of extensive training as a general practice resident at Lincoln hospital, a Level one trauma center located in Bronx, NY.
She then continued her training in pediatric dentistry at St Barnabas Hospital, another level one trauma center, where she served as Chief Resident. Here, Dr. Kim had extensive training in seeing children of all ages, including children with special needs.
Outside of Dentistry, Dr. Kim loves spending time with the loves of her life, her husband and two children. Dr. Kim loves classical music and can often be seen attending violin/cello concerts with her children all around town!
Dr. Christine Min
Dr. Min received her dental degree from University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2001. Following dental school, she worked at a community health center in Iowa as a dental director, helping underserved children for 8 years. She also served as an adjunct faculty at U of Iowa College of Dentistry, teaching dental students the art of working with children. While working and teaching, she realized her true passion was in treating children.
Dr. Min completed her specialty training in pediatric dentistry at the St. Barnabas Hospital in New York. She was able to treat a wide variety of healthy, trauma, and special needs patients. During her residency, she went on mission trips to Honduras and Laos to provide much needed dental care to children. She was distinguished by being appointed chief resident in her final year.
Pediatric specialty can be challenging and unpredictable, yet absolute full of joyful moments. She feels blessed to share these precious moments with children everyday while positively shaping their dental health from an early age. She brings a light-hearted approach and sense of humor to her work and makes every effort to accommodate each child’s unique personality in a safe, comfortable environment.
She prides herself in providing the highest quality dental care with her caring, easy-going style that helps children and parents feel at ease during their visits. Her goal is to establish a positive dental experience with all patients to foster a healthy, lifelong view of the dental visits. Caring for children has been an important part of her life and there is nothing more rewarding than gaining the trust and appreciation from a young patient.
Dr. Ha
Dr. Ha graduated from USC and received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. After college, she went on to attend dental school at the University of Michigan. Her Pediatric Dental training was then completed at University of Southern California and Children's Hospital of Los Angeles.
With over a decade of experience, she feels very fortunate to provide the highest quality care to the community that she serves. Dr Ha is a true believer that the dental experience can be a positive on and encourages parents and patients to ask questions and be involved in their oral health journey. It takes a village to raise children and Dr. Ha is honored to be a part of your child's growth into happy healthy adults!
Outside of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Ha is a wife to husband Richard and a mommy to 3 beautiful children! She has a heart of gold, and we can't wait for you to meet her!
Dr. Barry Krall
Dr Krall is a Board Certified Dentist Anesthesiologist who has dedicated his practice to the delivery of anesthesia and sedation services to the dental profession only. Because of his dental background and his focus on providing services only for dentists, he understands the dental procedure and can anticipate the needs for each procedure and patient.
Dr Krall is a graduate of Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. After graduation, he practiced general dentistry for 12 years before returning to Loma Linda University to train in Dental Anesthesiology at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and affiliated hospitals.
Professional Memberships and Education
- Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Surgery
- Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Dental Anesthesia Residency
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon, National Dental Honor Society
- Diplomate, American Dental Board of Anesthesiologists
- American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists
- International Anesthesia Research Society
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- Tri-County Dental Association
To learn more about Dr. Barry Krall, visit his website.
Meet Our Staff
Maria Celis
Registered Dental Assistant
Having graduated as Valedictorian in her Dental Program from Kaplan, Maria has always proven her passion for Dentistry. Her love for laughter and smiles brings joy to all who she meets. Maria chose to work in Pediatric Dentistry, because her passion for children and loves providing them with enjoyable and memorable visits to the Dentist. When not at work, Maria can be found sitting back and watching classic Disney movies with her husband Phillip and five-year-old son Ezekiel.
Christine Lopez
Registered Dental Assistant
Christine’s amusing and warmhearted personality is the perfect mix for the children that visit daily. The patients always remember her sweet and angelic voice and enjoys play time at the train table. Her ability to make the children enjoy their visit to the Dentist is why she embraced Pediatric Dentistry. In Christine’s free time, she adores quality family time with her husband and three amazingly beautiful children.
What makes us unique?
We consider it a honor that you have trusted us with your child. We believe that each child can achieve a positive dental experience and it is our mission to create this by individualized care and love. We also pride ourselves in education and encourage our parents to ask questions and be involved in every aspect of the child's mouth. Our office is equipped with the recent state-of-the-art tools in pediatric dentistry. This gives us the standard to provide only the highest quality of dental care. We look forward to meeting you, and promise your child will be treated just as if we treat our own.
What is Pediatric Dentistry?
The pediatric dentist has an extra two to three years of specialized training after dental school, and is dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teenage years. The very young, pre-teens, and teenagers all need different approaches in dealing with their behavior, guiding their dental growth and development, and helping them avoid future dental problems. The pediatric dentist is best qualified to meet these needs.