Dr. Reem Kabbarah is the founder of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics. She is a graduate of the University of Southern California, a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. In addition to private practice, Dr. Reem also serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry at the Department of Advanced Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics at The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC.
In clinical care, Dr. Reem’s philosophy is based on honoring and respecting children while caring for them using age-appropriate techniques and loving attention. The focus of her practice is on comfort in the dental setting and the promotion and maintenance of well-being. Minimal interventions using the latest technologies such as soft/hard tissue lasers and 3D dental printing are at the heart of the care that she and her team offer.
Dr. Reem is a blessed mother of two, an artist, a poet and dancer. She loves the outdoors, swimming, tennis, yoga, Pilates, music, cooking and creating.
Dr. Matthew Nguyen is a Southern California native who grew up in the beautiful town of Agoura Hills. He is a triple Bruin, having attended UCLA for his Bachelor’s degree, Doctorate of Dental Surgery, and specialty training in pediatric dentistry. In dental school, he orchestrated outreach trips to elementary schools and while teaching children how to keep their teeth clean, he developed a love for pediatric dentistry.
Dr. Matt is a calm and compassionate provider who is committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment for children and families. He hopes to make kids feel comfortable and excited to keep their teeth healthy.
In his free time, he enjoys being active by running and hiking. Some of his favorite hobbies include traveling, watching Korean dramas, and doing photography.
Dr. Ivy Vuong is a Board-Certified Orthodontist dedicated to creating beautiful, healthy smiles. She earned her bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley and her dental doctorate from UCSF, where she was honored with the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award and the ASDA Award of Excellence for her leadership, volunteerism, and research. Dr. Ivy then moved to New York for her Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics specialty training at NYU and practiced orthodontics in Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
As a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association, Dr. Ivy is committed to maintaining the highest standards of care. She actively pursues continuing education to stay current with the latest technology and advancements in orthodontics.
Now back in Southern California, Dr. Ivy is excited to serve her community. Outside the office, she enjoys pilates, hiking, and traveling. She strives to create positive, fun experiences for her patients!