About Well Being Dentistry
At Well Being Dentistry, we strive to deliver holistic, preventive, and comprehensive oral care to patients having their best interests in mind. Our doctors are highly dedicated and well-trained in advanced dentistry and have a minimally invasive care approach as physicians in oral medicine. They provide dental treatment with a focus on ensuring it has a positive impact on the patient’s oral health and overall well-being.
We treat our patients for their optimal wellness that stems from oral health by addressing the root causes of the manifestation of diseases in the mouth rather than chasing after the symptoms and only offering damage control. Sadly, this is typically the case with the tunnel vision provided by the traditional dentistry approach, such as simply removing diseased tooth structure and consequently shortening the life span of teeth instead of an approach focused on regeneration and restoration. Current research shows that the majority of oral manifestations of diseases young or old come from being unable to sufficiently breathe through one’s nose and having an obstruction in the airway, especially during sleep. Thus, we collaborate closely with ENT, allergy specialists, and sleep physicians to better serve our patients to help them breathe better, sleep better, and ultimately live better to their fullest potential.
Call us at (408) 244-0590 to learn how we can help you address any of your oral health issues to improve your quality of life today!
Christina Minah Pak DDS
Christina Minah Pak, DDS
Live the present moment to the fullest!
This is Dr. Christina Pak’s motto in life as she believes that the only influence you can have is not on the past nor on the future, but only on the present moment.
With this guide, she has lived each day as if that is the last day on earth, doing her best in everything she does from her pursuit of excellence in education, her passionate motherhood to four children while serving as a community leader and Sunday school teacher in her parish, and the establishment of Well Being Dentistry to be a center for whole-body approach, holistic oral medicine.
Since 2005, Dr. Pak has built a team of dedicated healthcare professionals who share her philosophy to offer a patient-centered care approach. She wholly believes in the power of Well Being Dentistry to positively impact her patients’ lives and her community through continual training, eco-friendly practices, and above all, compassionate, whole-body dental wellness that treats the root causes not just masking the symptoms of problems.
As much as she loves her career as a dentist, Dr. Pak also likes to go on mission trips to countries like Nicaragua to engage with other cultures and learn from them. Together with her husband, Mike, she cherishes the parenthood of raising four beautiful children, Nathan, James, Helen, and Paul. With immense support from her parents who are first-generation immigrants from South Korea, Dr. Pak gives full credit to them for helping her “to have it all”.
As a travel enthusiast and adventurist, she likes to explore the whole world appreciating different cultures, and she enjoys hiking with her family as she ponders upon life to live it to the fullest.
Curriculum Vitae:
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, 1994
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, 1998
- Graduate of Advanced Dental Implant Research and Education Center, 2008
- Graduate of United States Dental Institute in Orthodontics training, 2011
- Graduate of Platelet-Rich-Fibrin Education and Regenerative Dentistry, 2020
- Member of the American Orthodontic Society
- Member of the American Academy of Physiological Medicine & Dentistry
- Member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology
- Member of the American Dental Association
- Member of the California Dental Association
- Member of the Santa Clara County Dental Society
- Preferred Invisalign Provider
- Affiliate of Myofunctional Research Center
- Graduate of the Breathe Institute in “Tongue-Tie Release”
- Training from TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre with Dr. Olmos
Catherine Varsanyi DDS
Catherine Varsanyi, DDS
Dr. Catherine Varsanyi was born and raised in the Bay Area. She received a bachelor’s degree in marketing at Santa Clara University. After some experience in the corporate world, she decided that she wanted a more fulfilling and hands-on profession and redirected her career path toward dentistry, the perfect fit.
She completed a pre-medical post-baccalaureate program and went on to dental school at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. She is practicing general dentistry and enjoys treating patients of all ages.
She is always striving to provide the best care to her patients. She enjoys reading dental journals and aims to continually learn and grow her knowledge in the dental field. She is an active member of the Mid-Peninsula Dental Society, the California Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.
Dr. Catherine loves traveling, event planning, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. She is also a big sports fan and loves watching the Sharks and 49ers. Her family is from Budapest, Hungary, and she is fluent in the language.
Curriculum Vitae:
- Bachelor of Arts in Marketing, Santa Clara University, California
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
- Member of the Mid-Peninsula Dental Society
- Member of the California Dental Association
- Member of the American Dental Association
Angela Laithangbam DDS
Angela Laithangbam, DDS
Dr. Angela Laithangbam (aka Dr. L) earned her doctoral degree from the prestigious University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, San Francisco. To further enhance her skills, she underwent a post-doctorate Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at NYU Lutheran Dental Medicine. She has been in the field of dentistry for more than 10 years.
Dr. Laithangbam believes that dentistry begins with having a connection with patients first and makes certain that our patients are comfortable and relaxed throughout the dental procedure. A conservative and minimally invasive approach is her style of dentistry. She continually attends seminars, conventions, and study clubs to keep pace with the latest technologies and treatment modalities so as to provide the best dental service.
Outside of dentistry, she enjoys baking, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Curriculum Vitae:
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
- Postdoctoral Advanced Education in General Dentistry, NYU Lutheran Medical Center
- Member of the Academy of General Dentistry
- Member of the Santa Clara County Dental Society
- Member of the California Dental Association
- Member of the American Dental Association
Monica Pak
Financial Coordinator
A member of the Well Being Dentistry team since 2016, Monica serves as administrative manager, responsible for the day-to-day operation of the front office. Additionally, Monica creates and coordinates individual patient treatment plans and helms the billing process.
With her extensive background working in Human Resources for various companies in the Bay Area and in New York, Monica brings her knowledge and expertise to the practice. Possessing keen attention to detail in her work, Monica provides patients with the best outcomes as she navigates the often-daunting insurance landscape. As Monica explains, “It’s really important to me to help patients budget their treatments by providing expertise in insurance coverages, especially for those who are uncertain how the process works. It’s satisfying being part of the patient-treatment process.”
On her experience working at Well Being Dentistry, Monica says, “It’s truly a warm office atmosphere, where I feel I’m part of a family. I’m committed to doing my best for my teammates and our patients.”
When she’s not juggling numbers and administrative duties, Monica is an accomplished baker and home chef, who loves concocting an array of culinary treats for her family and friends. She’s also an avid globetrotter, who has traveled extensively through Asia and Europe.
Jennifer Johnson
Schedule Coordinator
Jennifer is a native of San Jose and she has passion and empathy to help people in need. This golden heart with her great communication skills was noticed by Dr. Pak and she began her career in Well Being Dentistry in 2008. Now her voice on the phone has become an assurance for our long-time patients that they have dialed the right number.
In her free time, she loves being outdoors and playing with her son, Silas, whether it be hiking, camping, or going to sporting events. She is a huge sports fan. She likes the Raiders, Sharks, Giants, and Lakers. If you ever start a conversation about sports with her, you will not be able to get to your next destination on time.
Samantha Elias
Dental Assistant
Samantha Elias was born and raised in the Bay Area. Before falling in love with the dental field, she worked at Pizza My Heart for 6 years. After realizing food wasn't forever, she decided to choose a better career path, moving on with completing the dental assisting program at San Jose City College. Her plan is to continue her education to become a dental hygienist eventually. She enjoys meeting new patients and being able to learn from such a great team at Well Being Dentistry.
Samantha loves spending time with her family and friends. Aside from that, she enjoys painting, spending time outdoors, and binge-watching Netflix.
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