Complete Smile Makeover!

What makes a perfect smile "pop?"

Today's patient came to our office wanting a smile that exuded natural beauty. Their existing teeth had a general "flat" appearance with uneven wear on the edges. Younger/cosmetically desirable teeth tend to have more variance in shape between adjacent teeth and more symmetry across the midline. Each tooth has unique anatomic features, and a great smile captures these subtle differences!

To create this transformation, Dr. Kari Ann Hong prepared the patient's anterior teeth (from canine to canine) for dental crowns. Impressions were taken and sent to Opus One Dental Lab where six crowns were fashioned from Emax lithium disilicate material. Emax allows us to make hyper-realistic crowns that capture the translucency and shading of natural enamel while remaining resistant to fracture. The result is absolutely stunning! If you would like to know more about dental crowns, smile esthetics or cosmetic dentistry, please give our office a call!

Welcome Dr. Tapp!

Please join Thousand Oaks Family Dentistry in welcoming Dr. Christine Tapp to our office.  Dr. Tapp grew up in Pennsylvania, where she attended Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales and earned a B.S. in Chemistry.  She moved to southern California for dental school and earned her doctorate in dentistry from the USC School of Dentistry in 2004. A year later she settled in the Conejo Valley and has worked with some of the finest dentists across Ventura County.

Dr. Tapp is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the Santa Barbara-Ventura County Dental Society, and has been selected to serve on the Peer Review Committee.  She is also a member of the Spears Study Club, and has taken hundreds of hours of continuing education with an emphasis on providing the highest quality conservative dental treatment.  In addition, she is dedicated to providing each patient with individualized care and service.  Outside the office, Dr. Tapp enjoys spending time with her four year old son, Evan. They love being active outdoors with friends and family.

Brushing Duke's Teeth

Here you can really see his first two teeth!

What a great moment caught on video! Here is Dr. Kari's son Duke having his teeth brushed for the first time. His two lower teeth came in at 6 months and now at 7 months they are almost fully erupted. They get brushed twice a day with a children's toothbrush soaked in water. He loves holding the brush and sucking the water off the bristles. We can't wait to share more dental milestones to come!

Office Construction: Final Reveal

Here's a panoramic view of our completely renovated waiting room. Even more inviting than before! A special thanks to The Sofa Guy and Room and Board for the sofas and media center. Also, check out the new artwork courtesy of Latitudes Fine Art. Last but not least, a big thank you to JRP Design and Remodel for their excellent workmanship and timely completion of all our projects. We cannot wait to show you our new look!

Back to School!

Its about that time of year! This week Dr. Kari's two oldest sons, Mark and luke, started third and first grade. In the midst of this hectic season, we hope everyone is having and easy transition back to school. To all our young patients: have fun, make new friends and remember to floss!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day! We hope everyone got to spend this special day with their beloved moms and/or children. Pictured here is Dr. Kari herself at 7 months old. She's sitting in her great grandmother's lap, joined by her mother (center) and grandmother (far left). Four generations of awesome moms in one picture! 

Baptism of Baby Duke

Duke John Warren was baptized Sunday April 19th, 2015 at St. Matthews Episcopal Church. He was joined by his godparents Aunt Vicki and his Daddy's best friend Bruce. Duke didn't mind the water from the baptism and made it through the service with minimal cooing. He is almost 11 weeks old now! We hope everyone got to enjoy this weekend with their friends and family! 

Happy Easter from Thousand Oaks Family Dentistry!

We hope you had a great Easter Sunday surrounded by your family and loved ones. For those still in school, enjoy your spring break. Just one more semester/quarter until summer! This year, Dr. Kari Hong and her family traveled to Maui, Hawaii for a much deserved vacation. Here, they are photoed in front of the Lahaina United Methodist Church where they attended Easter Service. Locally, the Hongs are very involved with the United Methodist Church of Thousand Oaks. Consider this a big "Aloha" from our office to you!

Erik and Duke at the Office

This week, Dr. Kari's husband Erik stopped by the office for a cleaning and brought baby Duke along. Dad did great, but as you can see the appointment wore Duke out! We hope you all find some time to spend with your loved ones this weekend. Cherish these moments!

Announcing the Birth of Dr. Hong's Baby Boy!

Dear patients and friends,

On February 4th 2015, Dr. Kari Hong's family grew by one! Baby Duke John Warren was born at 2:18pm, weighing in at 7lbs and 12oz and measuring 21.5 inches in length. We are glad to report both mother and child are happy and healthy. Congratulations Dr. Kari! 

As a short reminder, Dr. Kari will remain out of the office until the end of next week (tentatively). However, our hygienists and front office staff will still be holding appointments in the meantime. If you have any questions or dental emergencies, we will still be available to assist you!