About Us
Dr. Minh Hoang grew up in Diamond Bar, CA. He graduated from Diamond Bar High School in 1990. He then moved to Minneapolis where he attended the University of Minnesota and obtained a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry, Genetics, and Cell Biology. He earned a Scholarship to Wagner College and received a Master of Science in Bacteriology. He later attended New York University School of Dentistry and consequently obtained his D.D.S. degree. Upon graduation, he moved back to Minneapolis and accepted a position as a General Practice Resident at the University of Minnesota for one year. During the course of that year, he gained the experience of treating special needs and medically compromised patients in the operating room where he performed dental surgery. To escape the bitter cold, he relocated to sunny San Diego where he practiced as an associate for several years. He commuted to the Imperial Valley after being offered a position as the primary cosmetic dentist.
Dr. Minh Hoang's primary goal is to help under-privileged children by instilling education and values. At the University of Minnesota he received several grants geared in assisting these under-privileged communities. About 500 students attended the science programs he created for inner-city schools. He also brought high school students to the University, allowing them to grasp the Polymerase Chain Reaction of forensic DNA and experiments in microbiology. He was honored the President's Leadership Award for his efforts and dedication in furthering education in the inner cities. He is currently building a program "Swing and a Smile" to aid high school students in pursuing their college education.
Dr. Minh Hoang's passion outside of dentistry is Swing dancing/ Lindy Hop. While he was attending graduate and dental school, he became one of the first Asian Swing dance instructors. He performed with the Big Bad Voodoo Daddy in a tribute to Duke Ellington that was featured on American Movie Classics (AMC). He has performed in various venues in New York City including Irving Plaza and Lincoln Center. Due to his pursuit of dentistry he has declined several opportunities to perform around the world. His other hobbies include reading, working out, and just hanging out at the beach.
Meet Our Staff!
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Minh Hoang D.D.S.
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Irene Torres R.D.H.
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Carmen Lucatero R.D.A.E.F. Clinical Coordinator
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Norma Martin R.D.H.
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Jennyfer Torres Office Manager
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Yesenia Lucatero Office Assistant
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Annel Moreno Dental Assistant |
Melissa Bendy R.D.A Lead Hygiene Assistant |
Our Story in Mira Mesa
Sorrento Valley Dental Group has been a fixture of the Mira Mesa community for over two decades. When Dr. Minh Hoang first opened the doors on Mira Mesa Boulevard, his goal was straightforward: build a practice where patients actually look forward to their dental visits. That might sound ambitious for a dental office, but it is a standard we hold ourselves to every single day.
Over the years, we have seen families grow — children who came in for their first cleanings are now bringing in their own kids. That kind of trust? You cannot buy it. Irene, Dr. Hoang's wife, runs the front office. She knows most of our regulars by name — and probably remembers their kids' names too. From the way we greet you at the front desk to how we explain your treatment options, nobody here rushes you. Got questions? Ask. We have a TV on the ceiling if you want to zone out during your cleaning. Coffee in the waiting room. We keep it easy.
What Makes Us Different
We invest in technology because it makes your experience better and faster. Our CEREC system lets us create permanent ceramic crowns in a single visit — no temporary crowns, no second appointment, no waiting two weeks with a fragile placeholder. We have seen patients who had been putting off getting a crown for months finally take the step because they learned it could be done in one sitting.
We also believe in honest communication. If a procedure is not necessary, we will tell you. If there is a more affordable option that works just as well, we will present it. Our patients appreciate that we treat them like adults who deserve to make informed decisions about their own health.
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Our practice follows guidelines established by the American Dental Association (ADA) and the California Dental Association (CDA).