Meet the Team – Orange Location
Making sure your child develops positive feelings about the dentist is a priority. For the entire team at SoCal Smiles Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry. From your first encounter with our reception to your final goodbye after your dental visit, you can be confident. You are getting exceptional and high-quality dental care. Schedule your child’s dental exam in Orange, CA today.
Chris Leyster, DDS
Dr. Leyster is a board-certified pediatric dental specialist. He attended the University of Washington, Seattle where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. While in dental school he was consistently selected to represent the entire University of Washington School of Dentistry at numerous national and international symposiums and conferences. In addition, he served as the President of the Student Research Group and was involved in many outreach opportunities to provide dental services and education for those with extensive needs and limited access. It was at this time he developed a passion for serving children and chose to pursue a specialty in Advanced Pediatric Dentistry. Upon achievement of his doctorate degree in dentistry he relocated to Los Angeles to complete his pediatric dental specialty residency at the prestigious University of Southern California, and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital of Long Beach.
During his residency he received extensive training in a wide range of modern behavior management techniques, proficiency in providing dental care for patients with special healthcare needs, and expansive experience providing sedation dentistry and hospital based dentistry at the world renowned Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and Children’s Hospital of Orange County.
Krystal Park, DDS, MS, ABO
Originally from Paradise, California, Dr. Park was introduced to dentistry at a young age while spending time at her mother’s dental office. Watching the connection her mom built with patients sparked a lasting interest in healthcare, and her own experience with braces led her to pursue orthodontics. Dr. Park earned both her Doctor of Dental Surgery and Master of Science in Orthodontics from Loma Linda University and is Board-Certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.
Dr. Park believes that trust and compassion are the foundation of every great doctor-patient relationship. Beyond providing excellent care, she strives to make sure each patient feels valued, heard, and genuinely cared for throughout their orthodontic journey. For her, the most rewarding part of the profession is watching a patient’s confidence grow right alongside their new smile.
Dr. Park believes that trust and compassion are the foundation of every great doctor-patient relationship. Beyond providing excellent care, she strives to make sure each patient feels valued, heard, and genuinely cared for throughout their orthodontic journey. For her, the most rewarding part of the profession is watching a patient’s confidence grow right alongside their new smile.
James Grant, DDS, MS
Originally from Windsor, Canada, Dr. Grant was inspired to become an orthodontist by his father, who shared with him the joy of creating confident smiles. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from UCLA, and completed his orthodontic residency at Saint Louis University, where he also earned a Master of Science in Orthodontics. Dr. Grant is proud to be Board-Certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.
Dr. Grant believes the key to a great doctor-patient relationships is comfort. He strives to create an easy, welcoming experience where patients feel relaxed, understood, and even have fun along the way. He loves how orthodontics combines science, creativity, and connection, with every smile telling it’s own story.
Dr. Grant believes the key to a great doctor-patient relationships is comfort. He strives to create an easy, welcoming experience where patients feel relaxed, understood, and even have fun along the way. He loves how orthodontics combines science, creativity, and connection, with every smile telling it’s own story.
Calvin Le, DDS
Dr. Calvin loves being a Pediatric Dentist! He understands a visit to the dental office can be a stressful setting for children and parents. Dr. Calvin strives to make sure each family has the best experience possible by providing a positive kid-friendly environment. To help families overcome this stress, Dr. Calvin focuses on empathy, patience, and a little humor so that each family leaves with a lasting smile.
Dr. Calvin was born and raised in Orange County, California. He attended the University of Southern California (USC) where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. While at USC, Dr. Calvin volunteered with the USC Mobile Clinic providing dental care to underserved children all throughout Southern California. Following graduation, Dr. Calvin traveled to the east coast to complete his residency in pediatric dentistry at NYU Langone Hospitals in Providence, Rhode Island at St. Joseph and Hasbro Children’s Hospitals. There he received extensive training in treating children, including those who present with special health care needs, under moderate sedation, and anesthesia.
Dr. Calvin was born and raised in Orange County, California. He attended the University of Southern California (USC) where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. While at USC, Dr. Calvin volunteered with the USC Mobile Clinic providing dental care to underserved children all throughout Southern California. Following graduation, Dr. Calvin traveled to the east coast to complete his residency in pediatric dentistry at NYU Langone Hospitals in Providence, Rhode Island at St. Joseph and Hasbro Children’s Hospitals. There he received extensive training in treating children, including those who present with special health care needs, under moderate sedation, and anesthesia.
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