MEET THE DOCTORS
RENATA DA FONSECA, DDS
Dr. Renata Da Fonseca is a native of Brasil. She attended dental school at Universidade De Mogi Das Cruzes, in Sao Paulo, Brasil. She practiced dentistry for more than eight years in Brasil before leaving it all behind to pursue her dream of a specialization in pediatric dentistry in the United States. She attended a two-year dental program for internationally trained dentists in order to earn her Doctorate of Dental Surgery and become licensed to practice dentistry in the United States.
After working for several years in California as a general dentist seeing only pediatric patients, she went after her dream and pursued a specialization in pediatric dentistry. She attended a three-year post doctorate program in pediatric dentistry at the University of Puerto Rico to earn her specialist degree and dedicated extensive time in the research department working on her thesis. She’s published several papers about different topics including the guidelines and protocols for the dental treatment of pediatric patients with special needs.
Dr. Fon is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, which allows her to serve patients from diverse backgrounds. She considers herself very fortunate to be a pediatric dental specialist because it really fulfills her desire to help kids, which is one of the things she loves and cherishes the most.
NINI TRAN, DDS, PHD
Dr. Nini is a board-certified pediatric dentist and scientist. Dr. Nini graduated with Honors in Biology from UCLA. She went on to graduate with Honors from the UCLA School of Dentistry where she earned her D.D.S. degree. She continued her educational path at UCLA by earning a Ph.D. in Oral Biology and a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry.
Besides being a pediatric dentist, she is an Assistant Professor and serves as the Predoctoral Program Director for the Section of Pediatric Dentistry in the Division of Preventive and Restorative Sciences at the UCLA School of Dentistry. Dr. Nini has played an integral role in training dental students and pediatric dental residents. She is passionate about scientific research related to dental health and provides care for her pediatric patients based on up-to-date guidelines and information.
As an advocate for children, Dr. Nini has maintained her presence and commitment to the field of pediatric dentistry. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, and the Southern California Society of Dentistry for Children. She is also active in the American Dental Association and California Dental Association.
Originally from Bangkok, Thailand, Dr. Nini grew up in the United States. She speaks English and Thai fluently. She is a true Southern Californian and has served the San Fernando Valley region of the City of Los Angeles for several years. She considers it a privilege to care for her patient's oral health as they develop into adults. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and her son and watching medical drama series.
JOHN CHEN, DDS
Dr. John is a board-certified pediatric dentist. He graduated with a Neuroscience degree from Pomona College in Claremont. He completed both his D.D.S. degree and Pediatric Dentistry specialty at the UCLA School of Dentistry.
He is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and California Dental Association.
Dr. John is a true Angelino, never leaving Los Angeles County, since his family moved here from Singapore when he was one. He loves many things in life including traveling, music, photography, and reading; but he has a special place in his heart for cooking and eating delicious food with his wife, son, and friends.