About Us
Providers - Fun Dental Team
Chonthida Athiprayoon, D.D.S.
Dr. Chonthida Athiprayoon has been practicing in the San Jose area for over 20 years. Graduating with honors from the University of the Pacific, she earned her DDS (Doctorate of Dental Surgery) and was further trained in Orthodontics by the United States Dental Institute. She is a member of the ADA (American Dental Association), CDA (California Dental Association) and the Santa Clara Dental Society.
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Dr. Athiprayoon is trained in Orthodontics (braces) including Invisalign® which means she wants you to be satisfied with how your teeth look and function! You don't have to feel self-conscience when you smile when you can restore your self-esteem and confidence in 18 months or less.
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In her "spare" time when she's not "striking" out gum disease, Dr. Athi is an avid bowler and enjoys competing in tournaments.
Kimberly Mendoza
Dental Assistant
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Nary Bredenberg
Registered Dental Assistant
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Linh Elgar
Registered Dental Assistant
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Yang Gao, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Dr. Yang Gao received her first dental degree from West China College of Stomatology, the prestigious Sichuan school known as the birthplace of China’s modern dental science education. She then obtained her PhD. in genetic regulation and tooth development from the University of Rochester. She graduated cum laude from UCLA School of Dentistry, with membership of Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society.
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Dr. Gao is an active member of American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and Santa Clara County Dental Association. Being a recipient of American College of Prosthodontics Award, she has been actively pursuing continuing education in order to keep providing her patients with state-of-the-art dental services.
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Outside of the office, Dr. Gao is an avid dancer. She also enjoys traveling, hiking, and snorkeling with her husband and two kids.