General Dentists
General Dentists
Caroline Basta
D.M.D.
"I had a wonderful but yet challenging journey to be able to practice dentistry in the United States. Being an international full-time student, a Mom and a wife were not easy. I graduated from Dental school back in 2010 from my country "Egypt". I have a passion to help others and I love the communication between doctors and their patients and how we can impact other people's lives. My dream was to improve myself as a dentist and to learn more about advanced techniques and comprehensive care by continuing my education here in the United States and earn my DDS degree.
With the help of family, friends and my amazing mentors I was able to achieve my dream and become the dentist I always wanted to be. I just graduated in May 2019 from UNLV School of Dental Medicine's International Program with a D.D.S. degree. I'm so excited to join Absolute Dental as a General Dentist. I'm looking forward to meeting other amazing dentists and wonderful staff and establish strong relationships both professionally and personally. On the other hand, I like reading and traveling. I also cook good Egyptian food! I have been married to my amazing husband for 5 years and we have 3 years old boy who keeps me busy all the time."
Chandon Walia
D.D.S.
Dr. Walia has been a practicing Implantologist and a Periodontist for over a decade. His journey began in 2001 when he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University. Upon graduation, Dr. Walia completed a year of training in oral medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey and was then the Chief Resident in Advanced Hospital Dentistry at Lutheran Medical Centre, in Brooklyn, New York. He obtained a certificate in the field of implant dentistry and periodontology in 2006 from the prestigious University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey. His specialty work includes implant dentistry, diagnosis and treatment planning gum disease, periodontal plastic surgery involving root coverage, surgical extractions with bone grafting, guided bone regeneration and augmentation, ridge splitting and expansion, and internal and external maxillary sinus lifts. Dr. Walia regularly attends conferences and continuing education courses across the globe. He was a visiting clinical attending doctor at various prestigious hospitals in New York City area in the early part of his career. Dr. Walia has a genuine desire to provide comprehensive non-surgical and surgical periodontal care to patients of all ages. He is committed to providing the highest standards and state of the art treatment available. Dr. Walia encourages all patients to have an informative session and review their current oral health as well as various treatment techniques to enhance their oral health. In his free time, he loves to travel the world, play golf and tennis and enjoys music. He is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology and is licensed in the states of New York, New Jersey, California, Nevada and Arizona.
Clifton Carpenter
D.D.S.
Dr. Carpenter has a strong commitment to providing high quality dental care. He enjoys getting to know his patients and helping them find greater confidence in their smiles.
Han Tae Choi
D.D.S.
Dr. Choi enjoys playing the electric guitar, baseball, traveling with his wife and daughter, and great food!
Irene Han
DMD
Dr. Han received her DMD degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is dedicated to providing a flexible, family-focused environment where patients feel safe and welcomed.
Ishan Rangnekar
General Dentist
I was born and raised in Mumbai, India. I completed my DMD from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, New Jersey. I love to travel, explore new cultures, cuisines and have tried everything from Alligator to Ostrich. I am loving everything about Las Vegas!
Joan Landron
DMD
Earning her degree from Temple University School of Dentistry, Dr. Landron did her residency at Metropolitan Hospital and specializes in general dentistry and implants.
Joe Mir
DDS
Dr. Mir specializes in general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and implants. He earned his BDS, MDS, and DDS degrees from USC and is certified in sinus lift and bone grafting procedures.
Jorge Antonio Vernon
DDS
Dr. Vernon is one of our general dentistry practitioners, having earned two DDS degrees from NYU School of Dentistry and Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala.
Julia Lam
D.M.D.
Dr. Julia Lam grew up in Hawaii. Studied dentistry at UNLV School of Dental Medicine. Completed a general practice residency at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. Personal Interest includes trying new restaurants, movies, and traveling around the world.
Man Dinh Nguyen
Dentist
Dr. Nguyen is one of our general dentistry practitioners having earned degrees from the University of California, Irvine and the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dentistry.
Mary Abdou
General and Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Abdou studied both in Egypt and at UNLV. She earned her Masters degree in root canal treatment and fixed prosthetics, and is certified in several cosmetic procedures.
Natasha Petrie
DDS
Dr. Petrie did her general practice residency at VA Loma Linda, earned her BA at Vanderbilt University, and her DDS degree from Columbia University. She specializes in general dentistry.
Pouyan Shahrokh
Dr. Shahrokh practices general dentistry and serves patients in multiple locations across Las Vegas and North Las Vegas.
Rahi Shah
D.D.S.
Dr. Rahi Shah is originally from San Diego, California. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Irvine in Neurobiology. He is a graduate of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC where he maintained his place on the Dean's List. He has made Las Vegas his home and looks forward to growing with Absolute Dental. In his spare time, he enjoys the outdoors, cooking, and snowboarding in addition to watching football and trying out new restaurants.
Sandra Spengler
DDS
As one of our general dentists, Dr. Spengler earned her DDS and DMD degrees from the University of the East in Manila, Philippines. She also studied at the University of the Pacific.
Scott F. Futch
DDS, Dental Director Northern Nevada
Dr. Futch serves as our Dental Director for Northern Nevada. He earned his DDS degree and specializes in general dentistry procedures, implant restoration, and root canals.
Stansby A. Porter
General Dentist
As one of our general dentists, Dr. Porter specializes in all general dentistry procedures in Las Vegas. He earned his BS at Roosevelt University and DMD at Southern Illinois University.
Stephen Vann
DDS
Specializing in general dentistry procedures and Invisalign, Dr. Vann studied at both Arizona State University and the University of Southern California, earning his DDS degree.
Tejpaul Johl
D.D.S.
Dr. Johl has been practicing dentistry since 1998. In his spare time he enjoys repairing surgical microscopes and autosports.
Trung Vu
DMD
Dr. Vu is one of our general dentistry practitioners specializing in fillings, root canals, extractions, and cosmetic dentistry. He earned his DMD degree and is Invisalign certified.
ViVi Van McIntosh
General Dentist
Practicing general dentistry, Dr. McIntosh performs all dental procedures including fillings, crowns, extractions, root canals, and more. She graduated from Loma Linda Dental School.