Our Team
Dr. Peter H. Pham, DDS
Dr. Pham and his family came to the United States as refugees from Vietnam after the Vietnam War. The family moved to northern California from Michigan when Dr. Pham was a child of one. English was a second language for him as he grew up in the Bay Area. This didn’t stop him, however, as he went on to undergraduate school at UC Davis where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with emphasis in Physiology. From there, Dr. Pham attended dental school at UCLA, where he graduated with his D.D.S. degree in 2005. Since then, Dr. Pham has continued to advance his dental education with additional training courses, such as the UCLA Advanced Implant Course.
Dr. Cecilia Wang, DMD
Fluent in English and Mandarin, Dr. Cecilia Wang is a dentist, looking after the locals in and around Santa Monica, CA. She graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she earned her dental degree.
She is an active member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Currently practicing at Meridien Dental, Dr. Wang explains to her patients about their dental conditions and helps them practice oral hygiene. She recognizes that many patients may not be completely comfortable with visiting a dentist. Hence, she endeavors to make dental visits a low-stress experience with minimal discomfort.
As a dental professional, Dr. Wang tries to stay updated on the latest advancements in dentistry to provide suitable treatment options to her patients. She understands the importance of quality care and believes in delivering high-quality dental care as well as professional patient service.
Dr. Karina Palillo DMD
Dr. Palillo attended the University of California, Merced and graduated with a degree in Biology in 2015. Having embarked on dental outreach trips abroad during her pre-dental and dental school career, she has had the opportunity to witness the immediate positive impact left on patients which she finds to be so fulfilling.
After graduating from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, she returned to her home state of California to continue her career in dentistry. Her goal is to always provide high quality comprehensive care to patients while allowing them to feel comfortable and at ease throughout all their treatment. Dr. Palillo is a member of the California Dental Association. During her free time, she enjoys traveling, going to the beach, exploring new hiking trails, and spending time with her family, friends, and two pups.
Dr. Kevin Kang DMD
Dr. Kang was raised in Boulder, Colorado and completed his undergraduate education at University of Colorado where he received his BS in Integrative Physiology and Business minor. Dr. Kang graduated from Western University College of Dental Medicine in Pomona, California in 2021. Dr. Kang is a part of the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association.
Dr. Kang’s passion for dentistry began while volunteering for non-profit organizations and learning the positive impact dentistry has on a patient’s health and confidence. Dr. Kang strives to establish trust with his patients by providing high-quality dental care. He values maintaining a positive relationship with his patients and wants their experience in the chair to be comfortable and stress free.
In his free time, Dr. Kang enjoys snowboarding, watching sports, fishing and spending time with his family, partner and friends.
