Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Kurosch Hatami was born in Nurnberg, Germany, and has lived in the bay area for over 30 years. After graduating from Monta Vista High School in Cupertino, he attended the University of San Francisco, receiving a bachelor’s degree in biology. Dr. Hatami went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of the Pacific in San Francisco.

Dr. Hatami has been practicing dentistry in the Bay Area for over 20 years. Dr. Hatami’s treatment philosophy begins and ends with preventive care. He is very enthusiastic about the plethora of restorative options available to patients.

“The benefits of good tissue management provide the basis for healthy supporting structures of the teeth. Healthy gums and bone have far-reaching benefits to the dental and overall physical health of patients.” — Dr. Hatami

In his private time, you may find Dr. Hatami enjoying time golfing and biking. He also has been a fan of soccer as a spectator as well as a participant since childhood.

Languages: English, Farsi, German and French

Dr. Joe Wang was born and raised in Southern California but found his way to the Bay Area.

He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, San Diego. While in San Diego, he volunteered at the UCSD Pre-Dental Society student-run free dental clinics that provide accessible, quality healthcare for the underserved. Taking his experiences in the dental field, Dr. Wang went on to receive his Doctorate of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) from Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine in Pomona, California.

After graduation, Dr. Wang continued his service to the community by starting his professional career working for a Federally Qualified Health Clinic in the Bay Area. He has since departed from the clinic but has continued to volunteer his time to continue his service to the community.

When Dr. Wang is not at work, he likes to attend various dental continuing education on the newest science literature in dentistry. To distress, he practices kendo, a modern Japanese martial art he has practiced since high school.

Languages: English and Mandarin Chinese

Dr. Jung Han is originally from Seoul, South Korea. She earned her Doctor of Dental Science degree from Yonsei University in 2002 and completed her postgraduate training in periodontology at Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2007. Dr. Han also received a master’s in the science of dentistry for her research on connective tissue grafting for gingival recession. After graduation, Dr. Han moved to South Florida to teach full time at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine for four years.

She is a Board Certified periodontist and a member of American Academy of Periodontology and the American Board of Periodontology.

When not at the office, Dr. Han devotes her time to her family. She lives with her husband, son and a cat.

Languages: English and Korean

Dr. Darryl Caesar is a Canadian native and completed his undergraduate work at University of Ottawa. He attended the first dental school in the world, the University of Maryland College of Dentistry, and completed a two-year general practice residency (GPR) in New York City. He then went on to complete his orthodontics training at Howard University College of Dentistry.

As a young child, Dr. Caesar felt like orthodontic treatment was a rite of passage mandated by his parents. However, later in life, he realized how important his orthodontic journey and treatment was in establishing his self-esteem and enhancing his confidence. He believes his smile is one of his best assets and allows his personality to shine through.

One of Dr. Caesar’s strengths as an orthodontist is being able to effectively communicate and explain his expertise and knowledge in a digestible manner that makes it easy for all patients to understand. His main goal as your orthodontist is to create a fun and nonthreatening environment where patients will look forward to their appointments, be comfortable and rest assured that they are in good hands throughout the orthodontic treatment journey.

When Dr. Caesar is not at work, he enjoys traveling the world, going to art exhibits and concerts, trying new vegan restaurants, and searching for the best boba tea. He does not have any animal pets, but he is a “plant dad” to six plants and enjoys nurturing them. Dr. Caesar recently relocated from the Central Valley to Oakland and is excited to discover the Bay Area.

Languages: English

Dr. John Wayland is focused on the early removal of third molars — wisdom teeth.

Dr. Wayland has removed more than 40,000 impacted third molars, including germectomies, with IV sedation. As a specialist, he sees many teens who could benefit greatly from our service, and he makes sure we follow up with every patient after their surgery, helping to reduce complications (and even increase referrals from happy teens).

He looks forward to working with you.

Languages: English

“My goal is to provide my patients with the highest level of care utilizing the most advanced technology in a compassionate and ethical manner. I strive to exceed this goal every day.” — Dr. Khan

Dr. Ghazala Khan graduated from University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry in 2003. She maintained her association with UCSF by pursuing a general dentistry program for a year. She also worked in the hospital dentistry clinic at UCSF, where her practice focus was dentistry of special needs patients. She carried out all aspects of general dentistry both in the operating room as well as in a clinical setting. While at UCSF, she held the position of associate director of the GPR/Hospital Dentistry Program. In 2007, she started her postgraduate training in the field of endodontics at UCSF. She completed her residency in 2010 and has been in private practice ever since.

Her Memberships Include:

• American Association of Endodontists
• American Dental Association
• California Dental Association
• Contra Costa Dental Society
• U2 (UCSF, UOP) Endodontic Study Club

Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi