I have been doing orthodontics for over 35 years and still enjoy it. Now, my son and daughter has joined the practice to bring a younger atmosphere into the office. I can sleep well every night knowing that I have improved people's lives by making them more beautiful. I love what I do, because orthodontics gives me the ability to coordinate with my hands and eyes to make teeth more attractive. I am very fortunate to have chosen a profession that brings happiness to me as well as to others.

Education

• Bachelor of Science - University of California San Francisco
• Doctor of Dental Surgery - University of California San Francisco
• Master of Science & Certificate in Orthodontics - Fairleigh Dickinson University
• Fellowship - American Cancer Society
• Internship - The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Continuing Education

As past-president of the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, I have been on the Continuing Education, the Communication, and the Strategic Planning committees, all having to do with bringing the finest and most current issues to educate orthodontists to be better clinicians. Since 1979, I have lectured internationally to universities and orthodontic groups speaking on how to deal with severe and difficult cases to arrive at very stable, functional, and aesthetic faces, profiles, and dental bites.

Professional Memberships

• American Association of Orthodontists
• Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
• Diplomate of American Board of Orthodontics
• California Association of Orthodontists
• Edward H. Angle Society
• American Dental Association
• American College of Dentists
• California Dental Association
• Santa Clara County Dental Society
• South Bay Orthodontic Study Club

In the Community

As a dental student at the UC Medical Center, I was a member of the Christian Medical Society and volunteered to treat homeless people in the Mission District, did emergency care for Native Americans living in the Havasupai Indian reservation, did emergency care at an orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico, and treated inmates at the San Quentin Federal Penitentiary, all of which gave me experience over and above the average dental student. Before getting married, I was quite involved with church as a youth director, sang in the choir, and was on the church board. I was also the vice president of the Japanese Citizen League.

Outside the Office

I was born of Japanese descent in Shenyang, China, and now reside in San Jose. Tae and I have been married for over 30 years, and we have six children, Marcus, Lisa, Cheri, Gina, Alan, and Kevin. We are also sponsoring a nursing student from Japan, Ayumi and have a very well behaved Shiba-Inu, Ajax. I enjoy playing tennis with my family, jogging, traveling, photography, playing the piccolo and flute, and sculpting with wood and plaster.