Our Practice

Dr. Merchant, DDS

Dr. Merchant was born and raised in Southern California. He attended UC Irvine for his undergraduate studies, and graduated with honors with a Bachelor’s in Biology. He later earned his DDS from the UCLA School of Dentistry. Doctor Merchant’s interests in dentistry include minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, and implants. Doctor Merchant strives to help patients keep a healthy smile and to have input in their treatment. He values the opinion and goals of his patients when it comes to their oral health, and uses cutting edge technology to help patients achieve the best results possible. When not practicing dentistry, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, playing basketball (and watching his beloved Lakers), playing guitar, reading, traveling, and being outdoors as much as possible.

Dr. Janet Choi

Dr. Janet Choi grew up in Orange County and is back to serve her local community. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Integrative Biology at UC Berkeley and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery at University of the Pacific in San Francisco. Following her graduation, she pursued Advanced Education of General Dentistry residency in Phoenix, AZ, where she worked closely with the underserved population at a nonprofit organization to provide various areas of dentistry, including prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery.

Dr. Choi is dedicated to personalizing care to each of her patients in achieving their goals of a healthier smile, while ensuring a comfortable environment. She consistently pursues Continuing Education courses in order to keep pace with the latest techniques to provide the best care possible. She has volunteered in numerous dental missions events, both local and abroad, and has a passion to continuously give back to the community.

Outside of work, Dr. Choi enjoys staying active, whether going on hikes or doing pilates, as well as exploring new restaurants and cafes.