Meet Our Amazing Doctors
We Provide Top-Notch Patient Care
First and foremost, we believe that people should have their own healthy teeth for an entire lifetime. To support that belief, we subscribe to a program of preventive dental care. It is also our belief that the prevention of disease is far more enjoyable, less costly and more comfortable for all concerned. Therefore, our goal is to help you achieve and maintain a healthy mouth as quickly and as economically as possible. We strive to exceed all expectations of not only exceptional technical skill, but also with a personal and honest approach to patient care. Your comfort is just as important to us as the quality of the dental work.
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Dr. Sheena Howell
Dr. Sheena Howell graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular and Microbiology. Upon graduation, Dr. Howell was accepted to Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Howell received her D.M.D degree in 2010, and furthered her education and training through a General Practice Residency (GPR) at the Veterans Hospital in La Jolla. During her post-doctoral training at the VA, Dr. Howell was selected by her faculty to serve a second year as chief resident, where she was able to dedicate much of her time to endodontics. Following completion of the two year residency, Dr. Howell was accepted into the University of California at San Francisco, where she completed a three-year endodontic residency. Dr. Howell was selected to serve as the chief resident during her third year of endodontic residency, and is honored to have trained at one of the top dental schools in the country.
Dr. Howell is proud to be board certified; as Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, she demonstrates excellence and expertise in her speciality. Dr. Howell actively participates in continuing education courses across the country and enjoys taking an active role in furthering her education. Dr. Howell is also certified in Oral conscious sedation for both pediatric and adult patients, which allows her to provide alternatives to patients who have anxiety or are nervous about receiving dental treatment. Dr. Howell has was selected to present some of her portfolio of work at the Opinion Leaders Conference in 2014.
Dr. Howell is very energetic, and loves spending her free time being active. She loves running, going to the gym and hiking the many trails in San Diego County. Along with exercising, Dr. Howell loves to cook and bake. Creating healthy recipes for her and her husband to enjoy, is her way of relaxing. Dr. Howell and her husband love to travel and spend time with friends and family, and are excited to make San Diego home.
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Dr. Erick Sato
Dr. Sato grew up and attended high school in Walnut, CA and received his BS in General Biology from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). During his undergraduate education he studied abroad at the Georg-August Universitaet in Goettingen, Germany, where he learned about the joys of travel and other cultures.
After volunteering with the UCSD Pre-dental Society, Dr. Sato decided to pursue a career in the dental profession. Dr. Sato attended the Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry at the University of the Pacific and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 2008. He then attended a 2-year general practice residency at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, where he gained experience with dental implants, operating room dentistry, and treatment of medically compromised children. He also received training on the administration of oral and intravenous sedation in Virginia and is currently certified by the California Dental Board to administer oral conscious sedation.
During his time in Virginia, Dr. Sato was inspired to continue his dental career in endodontolgy. He received his Certificate of Endodontics in 2012 from Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR. Dr. Sato’s research on mineral trioxide aggregate (a type of root canal restorative material) has been published in the Journal of Endodontics. His current interests include teaching, hiking, Japanese taiko drumming, rock climbing, and riding his motorcycle on the weekends.
Dr. Sato continues to volunteer with the UCSD Pre-Dental Society and the UCSD Student-Run Free Dental Clinic Project as a volunteer assistant professor. He has served as a volunteer dentist in Vietnam aboard the naval hospital ship, U.S.N.S. Mercy, which makes port in San Diego. He has also been on voluntary dental mission trips to the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.
Dr. Sato has successfully completed the written and oral portions of the board certification process for the American Board of Endodontists. He has only to submit a comprehensive portfolio of completed cases to obtain board certification.
Dr. Stephanie Jue
Dr. Jue completed her undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University. While receiving a degree in Materials Science and Engineering, she did research on polymer paint films and in vitro fabrication of scar tissue.
She spent weekends during her undergraduate career working as a therapist for autistic children. She then attended The Ohio State University for dental school where she graduated magna cum lade.
After dental school, she completed a general practice residency at University of North Carolina where she rotated between the Durham Veterans Affairs, the UNC operating room and hospital clinic, and a community health clinic. She completed her Endodontic specialty training at Harvard School of Dental Medicine where she served as Chief Resident.
From Harvard, she received her Certificate of Endodontics and Masters of Medical Science. She completed her master’s thesis on new diagnostic techniques following dental trauma in collaboration with Boston Children’s Hospital. When not in the office, she enjoys trying new restaurants, yoga, and hiking.
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