About Us
Dr. Renuka Lalwani - Dentist/Owner
Dr. Renuka Lalwani graduated from Nair Hospital Dental College (Bombay, India) after completing her BDS in 1991. She subsequently received her California Dental License (DDS) in 1996.
Dr. Lalwani worked as an Associate Dentist in Bombay from 1991 to1993 before relocating to the San Jose Bay Area. From 1993 to 1996 she worked as a Dental Assistant at Dr. Rafael Chuapoco’s Dental Clinic in Santa Clara. She also worked as a Dental Hygienist at Kevin Calvert, DDS Inc. in San Jose from 1996 to 1997.
From 1998 to 2002 Dr. Lalwani was a full-time mom busy raising her two daughters in Fort Collins, CO and Folsom, CA. She returned back to the San Jose in 2002 and started working as an Associate Dentist at Dr. Rafael Chuapoco’s practice. From 2005 she has worked as an Associate Dentist with Union Dental in San Jose. Overall Dr. Lalwani has over 10 years of experience providing excellent dental care to familes all across Silicon Valley. She has continued to improve her skills by completing Continuing Education programs in all aspects of General and Cosmetic Dentistry.
Dr. Renuka Lalwani has been married for 17 years and she along with her husband and two daughters are residents of Evergreen area in San Jose since 2002. Other than her Dental profession she loves dancing, reading and most importantly spending valuable time with her family. She's extremely comfortable with kids and attends to children of all ages.
She's a proud member of- - American Dental Association (ADA)
- - California Dental Association (CDA)
- - Santa Clara County Dental Society (SCCDS)
Michelle Rodriguez - Office Manager/Dental Assistant
Michelle is the smiling voice on the phone and the smiling face at the desk!
She was born and raised in San Jose, CA and has been in the dental field since 2004. Michelle graduated from San Jose City College with an Associate Degree and a Certificate in Dental Assisting in 2005 and she currently holds a California State License as a Registered Dental Assistant. She has enjoyed working both the front and back office. With her extensive knowledge in the dental field, she can answer your questions regarding your dental care and treatment along with any insurance and financial concerns.
Michelle has 2 daughters that keep her busy, and in her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, wakeboarding and camping.
Pooja Kusampudi - Dental Assistant
Pooja completed her Bachelors of Dental Surgery from Hyderabad, India. During her residency, she actively tool part in Surgeries related to Oral and Maxillofacial. Subsequently she practiced as a junior doctor in Hyderabad (India), and as a hygiene assistant in Edmonton (Canada). Pooja actively volunteered in Community Dental Health Programs in school dental health and Water fluoridation programs and an enthusiastic coordinator for various social and cultural activities.
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