Dentist

Dr. Chaikin is committed to providing personalized treatment to create the best possible outcomes. She is passionate about designing beautiful, natural-looking smiles while ensuring her patients enjoy a relaxed and comfortable dental experience. Her goal is to craft smiles that reflect each patient’s unique personality—enhancing not only their teeth, but also their self-confidence.

Dr. Chaikin earned her dental degree in 1998, graduating at the top of her class from Centro Escolar University School of Dentistry. She completed continuing education in Cosmetic Dentistry from the world-renowned UCLA School of Dentistry. In 2017, she graduated with honors from the prestigious Progressive Orthodontics Seminars’ Comprehensive Training, followed by Advanced Training in Dentofacial Orthodontics the next year. Dr. Chaikin is also an Invisalign Expert.

A highly experienced clinician, Dr. Chaikin continually advances her knowledge and clinical skills through expert training in all areas of aesthetic, restorative, and implant dentistry. She was awarded Fellow of the California Implant Institute and is also a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI).

Outside of her practice, Dr. Chaikin enjoys quality time with her husband and their three children. She is an avid yoga practitioner, swimmer, and snow skier. Her hobbies include travel, photography, health and fitness, and beauty.

Dr. Chaikin is actively involved with several distinguished dental organizations, including:

  • Fellow, California Implant Institute
  • Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
  • Member, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Academy of General Dentistry
  • American Dental Association
  • California Dental Association
  • San Diego County Dental Society
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
American Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry
California Implant Institute
California Dental Association
San Diego County Dental Society
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