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Martin Abelar Aesthetic Dentistry 11515 El Camino Real, Ste 160 San Diego, CA92130 858-523-1400 Wade Ahwal Parkway Dental Group 8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 265 La Mesa, CA91942 619-463-1113 Christine Altrock Christine N Altrock DDS 2187 Garnet Ave San Diego, CA92109 858-272-8330 Dana Baba Naval Medical Center 34800 Bob Wilson Dr San Diego, CA92134 805-404-0853 David Bainer The Smile Gallery 959 E Grand Ave […]
Martin Abelar
Aesthetic Dentistry
11515 El Camino Real, Ste 160
San Diego, CA92130
858-523-1400
Wade Ahwal
Parkway Dental Group
8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 265
La Mesa, CA91942
619-463-1113
Christine Altrock
Christine N Altrock DDS
2187 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA92109
858-272-8330
Dana Baba
Naval Medical Center
34800 Bob Wilson Dr
San Diego, CA92134
805-404-0853
David Bainer
The Smile Gallery
959 E Grand Ave
Escondido, CA92025
760-745-2111
Lindsay Bancroft
Carmel Valley Dental
12750 Carmel Country Rd Suite 206
San Diego, CA92130
858-755-3780
Faith Barreyro
Diamond Dental Studio
5425 Oberlin Dr Ste 101
San Diego, CA92121
858-546-0500
Karen Becerra
Senior Dental Center
1706 Descanso Ave, Ste A
San Marcos, CA92078
760-280-2270
Brandon Bell
Bell Family Dentistry
804 Carlsbad Village DR
Carlsbad, CA92008
760-729-8500
Heta Bhansali
Walnut Avenue Dentistry
305 Walnut Ave
San Diego, CA92103
619-291-1181
OmarBissar
Jonar Bonifacio
Alpine Dentistry
1620 Alpine Blvd Ste 121
Alpine, CA91901
619-445-8896
Marcel Bougher
Marcel T. Bougher DDS, Inc
6280 Jackson Dr
San Diego, CA92119
619-464-2852
Jaime Breziner
La Jolla Smile Design
7817 Ivanhoe Ave Ste 305
La Jolla, CA92037
858-454-3044
Jason Brown
First Wave Dental
306 Walnut Ave Ste 24
San Diego, CA92103
Jared Bunker
Carmel Mountain Dentistry
10175 Rancho Carmel Dr Ste 126
San Diego, CA92128
858-675-9055
JJCampbell
Marler Campbell Dental Group
129 N Cedar St
Escondido, CA92025
760-745-9814
R. Douglas Campbell
Del Mar Dental Studio
13983 Mango Dr Ste 201
Del Mar, CA92014
858-755-0187
Solomon Cantwell
Clairemont Dentist
7373 Clairemont Mesa Blvd #108F
San Diego, CA92111
858-560-4009
Greg Carlson
Valley Center Smiles
27319 Valley Center Rd
Valley Center, CA92082
760-749-4700
Mike Carlson
Carlson Dental
726 E Grand Ave Ste A
Escondido, CA92025
760-747-2616
Trang Chesler
Trang T Chesler DS
374 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA92024
760-942-3745
Robert Chin
Robert Eng Chin DDS
6545 Balboa Ave Ste A
San Diego, CA92111
858-292-7655
Douglas Christiansen
Deanza Dental Group
3737 Moraga Ave Ste B-400
San Diego, CA92117
858-274-8900
Neal Chu
Poinsettia Village Dentistry
7040 Avenida Encinas Suite 102
Carlsbad, CA92011
760-431-9211
Sarah Cordonnier
Dreamtime Dentistry
530 Lomas Santa Fe Dr Ste 3
Solana Beach, CA92075
858-481-0502
Kim Dankworth
La Costa Dental Excellence
3762 Mission Ave #104
Oceanside, CA92058
760-794-7893
Piper Dankworth
La Costa Dental Excellence
3762 Mission Ave #104
Oceanside, CA92058
760-439-3400
Steven Dankworth
La Costa Dental Excellence
7730 Racho Santa Fe Rd Ste 106
Carlsbad, CA92009
760-633-3033
Anakarina DeAngelis
DeAngelis Family Dentistry
6010 Hidden Valley Rd. Suite 105
Carlsbad, CA92011
760-642-6254
Farhad Dena
San Diego Premier Dental Group
1403 Encinitas Blvd Ste D
Encinitas, CA92024
760-943-7793
Janice Doan
A+ Family Dentistry
6755 Mira Mesa Blvd, Suite 218
San Diego, CA92121
858-412-4933
Justene Doan
A+ Family Dentistry
3780 El Cajon Blvd, Suite 1
San Diego, CA92105
619-265-2467
Paul Dougherty
Dougherty Dental
7776 Ivanhoe Ave Ste 120
La Jolla, CA92037
858-454-2656
NickDovey
Chris Dudzik
Carlsbad Village Dentistry
2815 Jefferson St Ste 300
Carlsbad, CA92008
760-434-3103
Aldo Espinosa
Bonita Del Rey Dental Care
691 Otay Lakes Rd Suite 260
Chula Vista, CA91910
619-777-1123
Charlotte Etesse
Espire Dental
7776 Ivanhoe Ave Ste 100
La Jolla, CA92037
858-454-1500
Randall J. Ewing
3340 Kemper St Ste 201
San Diego, CA92110
619-224-2828
Brian Fabb
Altrock & Fabb Dental
2187 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA92109
858-272-8330
Michael Fleming
Blue Wave Dental Care
1857 Cable St
San Diego, CA92107
619-224-3391
Rachelle Flores
Rachelle T. Flores Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
2318 6th Avenue
San Diego, CA92101
619-234-6349
Jeff Fruin
Fruin Family Dental
3257 Camino De Los Coches Suite 306
Carlsbad, CA92009
760-634-8100
Andrew Gamache
Fresh Dental Care of Hillcrest
306 Walnut Aveue Suite 31
San Diego, CA92103
619-220-0866
Jason Garland
Solana Beach Smiles
462 Stevens Avenue, #106
Solana Beach, CA92075
858-481-7155
Shivali Gohel
Gums by Gohel
4320 Genesee Ave Ste 203
San Diego, CA92117
858-541-7676
Jeff Gray
Jeff Gray DDS
8555 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 102
La Mesa, CA91942
619-337-7700
Rick Hagstrom
A Shop for Smiles
8923 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA91942
619-465-5252
Diana Heineken
Pacific Smile Design
4320 Genesee Ave #102
San Diego, CA92117
858-292-6051
Misako Hirota
M. Hirota, DMD, A Dental Corp
135 Civic Center Dr Ste 102
National City, CA91950
619-474-4695
Edward Holly
Holly Edward K DDS
3340 Kemper St Ste 201
San Diego, CA92110
619-224-2828
Douglas Hope
Douglas Hope DDS
511 E 2nd Ave
Escondido, CA92025
760-624-3777
Greg Hurtado
Espire Dental
8555 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 102
La Mesa, CA91942
619-337-7700
Sherin Johnson
Great Smiles of La Mesa
5208 Jackson Dr #108
La Mesa, CA91942
619-466-4448
Shevanthi Johnson
Great Smiles of La Mesa
5208 Jackson Dr #108
La Mesa, CA91942
619-466-4448
Preston Kaenel
Padre Dental Group
501 Washington St Ste 704
San Diego, CA92103
619-688-1001
Valerie Kaenel
Padre Dental Group
502 Washington St Ste 704
San Diego, CA92103
619-688-1001
Ryan Kay
Encinitas Ranch Dentistry
285 N El Camino Real Ste 210
Encinitas, CA92024
760-753-3533
Jason Keckley
Coronado Classic Dentistry
1315 Ynez Pl
Coronado, CA92118
619-435-9191
Allen Kim
Polished General Dentistry
3144 El Camino Real Ste 103
Carlsbad, CA92008
760-434-9800
Debbie Kim
Debbie Kim, DDS
9737 Aero Dr
San Diego, CA92123
858-336-8478
Tuan Le
Truly Yours Family Dentistry
6280 Jackson Dr Ste 3
San Diego, CA92119
619-461-7700
Lillian Liberto
Lillian R Liberto, DDS
10789 Tierrasanta Blvd Ste 110a
San Diego, CA92124
858-565-0212
Paul Luczynski
The Dental Docs
3730 3rd Ave
San Diego, CA92103
619-297-2949
LindaLukacs
Steven Y. Luo
Imperial Beach Family Dentistry
629 9th St
Imperial Beach, CA91932
619-424-5115
Thanh Luu
Elevated Smiles
7719 Rancho Santa Fe Rd Ste 225
Carlsbad, CA92009
760-622-3009
Christo Mallakis
Lifetime Smiles
1060 E Grand Ave
Escondido, CA92025
760-747-1811
Russell McCalley
Russell McCalley DDS
4320 Genesee Ave Ste 201
San Diego, CA92117
858-560-1996
Todd McMaster
McMaster Dental
910 E Grand Ave Ste F
Escondido, CA92025
760-480-1888
AllanMcQuarrie
Coleman Meadows
Seaside Dental
8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste A105
La Jolla, CA92037
858-452-5520
Hilda Meza-Thompson
Park Dental Arts
2312 6th Ave
San Diego, CA92101
619-544-1745
Tessa Miller
Bay Park Dental Group
2619 Clairemont Dr
San Diego, CA92117
619-276-0963
Anton Misleh
Dr. Misleh
4320 Genesee Ave Ste 204
San Diego, CA92117
858-268-1618
Francisco Mondragon
Francisco Mondragon DDS
180 Otay Lakes Rd #206
Bonita, CA91902
619-475-8222
Ehsan Nasery
Cabrillo Dental
7695 Cardinal Ct Ste 300
San Diego, CA92123
858-277-9300
Jenny Neglerio
The Dental Orchid
13295 Black Mountain Road, Suite #3
San Diego, CA92129
858-538-5280
Kay Neglerio
The Dental Orchid
13295 Black Mountain Road, Suite #3
San Diego, CA92129
858-538-5280
Spencer Nice
Coastal Dental Arts
1230 Columbia St. #870
San Diego, CA92101
619-822-2919
Margie Novicio
Rancho Santa Fe Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
5531 Cancha De Golf Ste 102
Rancho Santa Fe, CA92091
858-367-3058
Mariano Oviedo
Bonita Del Rey Dental Care
690 Otay Lakes Rd, Suite 260
Chula Vista, CA91910
619-777-1122
Parvathi Pokala
Parvathi Pokala, DDS & Associates
8031 Linda Vista Road, Suite 200
San Diego, CA92111
858-278-8700
Shahrzad S.Prater
Rancho Del Rey Orthodontics
1040 Tierra Del Rey Ste 203
Chula Vista, CA91910
619-421-8742
Ivana Racic
Marina District Dentistry
230 W G St, Suite H
San Diego, CA92101
619-391-9312
David Rens
San Diego Smiles Maker
4103 3rd Ave
San Diego, CA92103
619-299-3200
Christopher Rhoades
Oasis Dentistry
2020 Camino Del Rio N Ste 108
San Diego, CA92108
619-220-8545
Ashley Robbins
Polished General Dentistry
3144 El Camino Real, UNIT 103
Carlsbad, CA92008
760-434-9800
James D. Salazar
Purely Dental Encinitas
499 N El Camino Real Ste C102
Encinitas, CA92024
760-487-1390
Michelle Sandler
Solana Family Dental
655 San Rodolfo Dr Ste 117
Solana Beach, CA92075
858-345-1960
Tina Saw
Elevated Smiles
7720 Rancho Santa Fe Rd Ste 225
Carlsbad, CA92009
760-622-3010
Marnie Schreiner
Purely Dental La Jolla
7334 Girard Ave, Suite 101
La Jolla, CA92037
858-454-6148
Megan Shelton
Polished General Dentistry
3144 El Camino Real Ste 103
Carlsbad, CA92008
760-434-9800
James Sinks
Gums by Gohel
4320 Genesee Ave Ste 203
San Diego, CA92117
858-541-7676
Carl H. Smith
Carl H. Smith DDS
8899 University Center Ln Ste 185
San Diego, CA92122
858-458-9000
Justin Smith
Cliffside Family Dentistry
345 Saxony Rd #103
Encinitas, CA92024
760-632-2410
Scott Strommer
New Image Dental
1018 Isabella Ave
Coronado, CA92118
619-435-0147
Robert Svarney
Center for Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Reconstructive Surgery
3737 Moraga Ave Ste B200
San Diego, CA92117
858-272-7086
Ephraim J. Tabornal
Island in the Hills Dentistry
10850 Baroque Ln Ste C
San Diego, CA92124
858-560-8250
Carlsbad Family Dentistry
1297 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA92008
760-720-2200
Brian Tasto
Torrey Hills Dental
4765 Carmel Mountain Rd Ste 101
San Diego, CA92130
858-523-1330
James P Tasto
Torrey Hills Dental
4765 Carmel Mountain Rd Ste 101
San Diego, CA92130
858-523-1331
Uyen Thompson
Thompson Center for Dentistry
688 Old Telegraph Canyon Rd
Chula Vista, CA91910
619-216-2121
Gladvin Thyagaraj
PB Smiles Dentistry
1975 Garnet Ave Ste E
San Diego, CA92109
858-866-0808
Mike Thylin
Carlsbad Coastal Dental
3144 El Camino Real Ste 203
Carlsbad, CA92008
760-730-9700
Allison P. Tran
Island in the Hills Dentistry
10850 Baroque Lane, Suite C
San Diego, CA92124
858-560-8250
Jade Tran
Walnut Avenue Dentistry
305 Walnut Ave
San Diego, CA92103
619-291-1181
Roger Tran
A+ Family Dentistry
12915 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA92064
858-748-5100
Bernadette Tyler
Bernadette Tyler DDS
15835 Pomerado Rd Suite 102
Poway, CA92064
8584512400
Azita Vakili
Solana Smiles and Implant Center
530 Lomas Santa Fe Dr Ste 3
Solana Beach, CA92075
858-481-5210
Roy Vegter
Alpha Dental San Diego
4276 54th Pl
San Diego, CA92115
619-265-0566
Lillian Wang
Dental Design SD
5638 Mission Center Rd #107
San Diego, CA92108
619-220-0159
Sarah Winter
Espire Dental
7776 Ivanhoe Ave Ste 100
La Jolla, CA92037
858-454-1468
Patrycja Zapasnik-Stewart
Dr. Patrycja Zapasnik Stewart Dental Practice
7424 Jackson Dr
San Diego, CA92119
619-583-2191
Ann Marie Zimmerman
4103 3rd Ave Ste A
San Diego, CA92103
619-299-3200
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At Vi at La Jolla Village, residents don't have to choose between security and adventure, connection and independence. They get all of it.
Today’s seniors are more connected than ever, with a renewed focus on retirement as a time of discovery and enriching experiences. The ultimate reward for a retirement well-earned is the wisdom to appreciate it all, and what better place to enjoy that unique perspective than Vi at La Jolla Village, in the heart of San Diego.
All-access pass to good living.
As a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), Vi provides access to a connected and fulfilling community while making it easy to plan for future care, should the need ever arise. With a care plan in place, residents enjoy greater financial predictability and long-term value, freeing them to focus on making the most out of retirement.
Resort-style amenities at the epicenter of a cultural hub like San Diego offer a retirement experience unlike any other. Paired with exceptional dining, spacious accommodations and dedicated staff, the best of maintenance-free living is all around. And with the introduction of Vista 360 Well-Being, Vi’s panoramic approach to wellness, there are more ways than ever for residents to access it all.
The harmony of mind, body and community.

The key to longevity is striking the right balance in maintaining an active lifestyle with an active mind in a fulfilling community. With newly renovated community spaces and restaurants, Vista brings a variety of opportunities for residents to elevate their well-being through Vi-exclusive “Signature Experiences.”
Vista Enrich takes an evidence-based approach to brain vitality, keeping residents at the forefront of cognitive health through exergaming (exercising + gaming), nutritional plans and informative workshops. It is also home to The Brain Vitality Studio, an innovative facility dedicated to cognitive fitness that has garnered national recognition.
Vista Discover invites residents into stimulating educational experiences, from chef-led cooking demos and guided wine tastings to lectures at local universities and intimate lectures following cultural outings.
While Vista Enrich focuses on brain health and Vista Discover engages residents intellectually, Vista Explore cultivates a sense of adventure through curated travel and local excursions. But broadening one’s horizons doesn’t always require a plane ticket. One recent event brought a taste of the world right to the community: an onsite “jazz cruise” featuring live music and global cuisine served at a series of themed “ports” all within the community’s own ballroom.
“Location, location, location”

One of the biggest perks of life at Vi at La Jolla Village is its proximity to just about everything. With easy access to transportation and local attractions just steps away, residents can explore and engage with their community at their own pace.
“There are trolley and bus stops within a 5-minute walk that will get you to the beach, UCSD Campus, medical appointments, downtown La Jolla or San Diego, et cetera. We rarely use our car,” said resident Tom Yager.
With the best of San Diego just steps away, residents don’t just live in the city, they live within reach of everything that makes it special.
The best of all worlds.

At Vi at La Jolla Village, retirement isn’t a chapter to slow down; it’s an invitation to discover more. Tailored community experiences created by Vista, paired with the vibrant pulse of San Diego just outside the door, mean that residents don’t have to choose between security and adventure, connection and independence. They get all of it.
This is what an all-access pass to good living looks like: the comforts of an elevated lifestyle, a community built for growth and a city made for discovery – all in one place.
To learn more about Vi at La Jolla Village or for details on available floor plans, visit ViatLaJollaVillage.com/SDM.
San Diego Magazine's Private School Guide 2026
NewBridge School is San Diego’s only school dedicated to the education of students with dyslexia and related learning profiles. For 30 years we have successfully served students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, receptive/expressive language disorders, ADHD, executive functioning and memory deficits. Students transition successfully into academically rigorous high schools and colleges across the country. Why NewBridge? Training, training, training (plus intensive individualization, and comprehensive program design). All teachers are trained and retrained biennially in Orton-Gillingham, the only approach proven to remediate dyslexia based on Science of Reading research, and complete a year-long training program. Every aspect of our program is designed around our students’ learning styles and needs. Every class is taught by a highly-trained expert, and our Speech/Language and Occupational Therapy teams embed throughout the day. Our multisensory, multi-tiered math program has been developed in conjunction with sister schools and experts across the country. Don’t wait—early intervention is magic!
Enrollment: 100
Grades: K – 8
Tuition: $30,000
Deadline: Rolling
Gender: All-inclusive
Details Nonsectarian
Open House Tours by appointment

12285 Oak Knoll Road • Poway, California 92064
858-679-5744 • [email protected] • thenewbridgeschool.com
San Diego Magazine's Private School Guide Fall 2026
The Children’s School (TCS) is an independent school in La Jolla working with students from toddler through eighth grade. Rooted in the belief that every child has unique strengths and limitless potential, TCS provides a joyful, challenging education that inspires curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. Experienced teachers know each student well and create meaningful opportunities for academic, social, and emotional growth through personalized instruction and hands-on, interdisciplinary learning. A culture of respect, inclusion, and collaboration encourages students to ask questions, take thoughtful risks, and develop a strong sense of responsibility to one another and the world around them. At TCS, learning extends beyond the classroom through meaningful connections with the local community and natural environment. Graduates leave TCS with a strong academic foundation, a sense of purpose, and the character to thrive in high school and beyond as engaged learners, compassionate leaders, and thoughtful citizens.
Enrollment: 240
Grades: Toddler – Grade 8
Tuition: $10,800 – $34,000
Deadline: Priority Application & Tuition Assistance for new students: Feb. 1, 2027
Gender: All-inclusive
Details Progressive, independent school. No religious affiliation
Open House Oct. 27, 2026

2225 Torrey Pines Lane • La Jolla, California 92037
858-454-0184 • [email protected] • tcslj.org
Laika Nur, MD, takes her love of volleyball from the court to the clinic as team physician for the San Diego Mojo
Growing up, Laika Nur, MD, Scripps Clinic sports medicine specialist, loved watching beach volleyball when the Association of Volleyball Professionals tour came to her hometown of Chicago. A talented volleyball player herself, she remembers sitting in the stands all day, and once, even got a couple autographs. Years later, Dr. Nur was attending a professional event focused on women’s sports, and the discussion turned to a new professional women’s volleyball league. The general manager and coaching staff for San Diego’s team, the Mojo, happened to be in attendance, and Dr. Nur took the opportunity to ask them if they needed a team doctor. Flash forward to the Mojo’s inaugural 2024 season, when Dr. Nur officially became the team physician. Click here to read more about Dr. Nur and how she incorporates lessons she learned on the court into her practice.
For more nutrition, wellness, and healthy living tips, sign up for the San Diego Health newsletter here.
How local orthopedic specialists are pioneering the future of foot and ankle care
Your feet and ankles probably aren’t something you give much thought to—until something goes wrong. Orthopedic surgeons at Scripps Clinic are on the leading edge of foot and ankle reconstruction, treating patients with sports injuries, deformities, traumatic injuries and other conditions. That includes repairing torn Achilles tendons with a minimally invasive procedure that shrinks the incision site to less than a centimeter, and performing advanced ankle replacement on some patients with ankle arthritis. Read more about Scripps’ innovations in foot and ankle care here.
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A new program guides new moms through high-risk pregnancy and into the “fourth trimester”
Mai Vue was just 34 weeks pregnant when she delivered her baby. Her pregnancy had been complicated, and she’d had a recent second trimester pregnancy loss, which led to her receiving specialized care from Sean Daneshmand, MD, a Scripps Clinic perinatologist who oversees high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Daneshmand and his team took care of Mai during her pregnancy, through the birth of her healthy baby girl and beyond. Mai was part of a program Scripps launched to provide support to new moms in the weeks and months after delivery. The postpartum program, known as Scripps Health’s Fourth Trimester Continuum of Care, provides care for women with high-risk pregnancies to optimize their health after childbirth and reduce the risk of complications in future pregnancies. Click here to learn more.
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