We are healthcare providers with experience as patients. With a deep understanding of what it feels like to be on the other side of a cold care experience, we want more for you. We want to know you, and we want to help you. We are a practice that cares to make your health and comfort our number one priority. Read through our profiles to see our experience and passion for helping others is just like you.
Dr. Michael Hopkins grew up locally in the South Bay, where he graduated from Palos Verdes High School. He attended Stanford University where in 1980 he earned his AB Degree in Human Biology with Distinction. He went on to earn his DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) from UCLA in 1984. Dr Hopkins served as a General Practice Resident in Hospital Dentistry at UCLA Medical Center from 1984 to 1985 and later as a clinical instructor at the UCLA Department of Hospital Dentistry.
Dr Hopkins has been practicing General Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry in the South Bay for 30 years and at his current practice since 1990. Committed to providing the best care possible to his patients, Dr. Hopkins completes over forty hours of continuing education per year. He attended several courses emphasizing Invisalign, Cerec Crowns, Implants, and Aesthetic Dentistry giving him the status of a Level 4 Cerec Provider and a Premier Invisalign Provider. Because he believes in expanding his knowledge of the most up to date technology and techniques, he continues his education for himself and his entire sta by regularly attending courses and seminars. His passion for creating healthy, aesthetic, and functional smiles is very apparent through his patient outcomes and satisfaction.
A resident of Manhattan Beach, he is married with five children ages 6-22. He is a lifelong avid surfer and snow skier and also enjoys stand up paddle boarding, golfing, and restoring his classic VW Bus.
Dr Robert Quan was born and raised in the Central Valley in Fresno, CA. He attended the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA earning his degree in Biology. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA.
Following graduation from Dental school, Dr Quan completed his residency at the Community Regional Medical Center and Veterans Affairs Hospital in Fresno where he continued to refine his dental abilities. After working in private practices in Fresno and Rochester, MN, Dr Quan is happy to call Southern California his new home while his wife completes her residency at UCLA in OB/GYN.
Christina joined our dental team as a Registered Dental Hygienist in December 2016. Christina was born and raised in Orange County California. Christina attended West Coast University for her Bachelor's in Science in Dental Hygiene and graduated in 2016. She has a very gentle touch and works well with all of her patients. Christina became Laser Certified through the ALD (Academy of Laser Dentistry) in December 2017 and continues to expand her knowledge and clinical skills in Laser Periodontal Therapy and Periodontal Instrumentation through courses and continuing education. When not in the office she enjoys snowboarding in the winter and paddle boarding in the summer.