Our Story
We opened Brightside Dental in 2006 with a single belief.
That going to the dentist should not feel like a punishment. Two decades later, that belief still shapes everything: from how we greet you at the door to how we explain a treatment plan in plain language, with no pressure and no surprises.
20 yrs
In practice
8,400+
Patients served
4.9★
Google rating
Meet the Team
The people who will know you by name
A small, consistent team means you see familiar faces every visit, not a rotating cast of strangers.
Dr. Angela Chen
Lead Dentist and Founder
DDS, UC San Francisco School of Dentistry · 18 years practice · Member, ADA and CDA
Dr. Chen founded Brightside in 2006 with a focus on gentle, conservative care. She still personally calls patients the evening after major procedures to check in.
Maria Reyes, RDH
Lead Dental Hygienist
Registered Dental Hygienist · 12 years experience
Maria is the reason so many nervous patients keep coming back. She is patient, thorough, and has a gift for making cleanings genuinely relaxing.
Jordan Tran
Patient Care Coordinator
Insurance and financing specialist
Jordan handles the part everyone dreads: insurance and billing. He will find your benefits and lay out the costs before you commit to anything.
What We Stand For
What we won't cut corners on
Comfort First
An anxiety-free environment with sedation and nitrous options, warm blankets, and a team that never rushes you. We treat the person, not just the tooth.
No-Surprise Billing
You get an upfront treatment plan with a written estimate and your insurance applied before we schedule anything. No mystery charges, ever.
Community Roots
We have served Lodi and San Joaquin County since 2006. This is our home too, and we treat our patients like the neighbors they are.
Take a Look Around
An office that feels nothing like a clinic
Accredited and Compliant
Come see the difference for yourself.
The best way to understand how we are different is to experience it. Book your first visit today.
4.9 stars on Google · 312 patient reviews