Meet the Staff
Dr. Gilda Banta
Dr. Jayne McKay
Dr. Jayne McKay graduated with high distinction from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry. After graduation she was accepted into a post graduate residency program at the Long Beach Veteran’s Administration Medical Center. She practiced dentistry as a sole proprietor in Torrance, CA for over twenty years. Dr. McKay also taught in the dental hygiene department at Cypress College. She has taught subjects such as head and neck anatomy, oral pathology, and pharmacology. She has been a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and Harbor Dental Society since graduation and has served on many committees.
Dr. McKay has trained with California Center for Advanced Dental Studies and Frontier Dental Institute. She is currently a member of a Spear Education Study Club which, through continuing education and a trusted network of colleagues, collaborate on cases to give you the best possible outcome. Dr. McKay is a certified provider for Invisalign and Clear Correct clear aligner orthodontic therapy. She is devoted to treating all her patients like family with honesty, integrity, and state of the art dental techniques.
Dr. Jenny Nguyen
Dr. Jenny Nguyen completed her dental education at Western University of Health Sciences, earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree with honors. To gain more experience in hospital-based dentistry, Dr. Nguyen completed a one-year General Practice Residency program at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. During her residency, she broadened her knowledge in oral surgery, endodontic treatment, and restorative dentistry to provide quality care to veterans.
Dr. Nguyen prides herself on delivering comprehensive and compassionate care to all her patients. Her priority is to educate her patients about their oral health and to work together to achieve their dental goals.
Dr. Mike Dai
Dr. Mike Dai graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in Physiological Sciences. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from Western University of Health Sciences, graduating with honors. Following dental school, Dr. Dai completed a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center in Long Beach, where he had the privilege of serving veterans while receiving advanced training in oral surgery, dental implants, root canal treatment, and complex prosthodontic treatment.
With gentleness and compassion, Dr. Dai strives to make every patient feel comfortable, informed, and involved in every step of their dental treatment. He actively reviews new technology, materials, and research to provide excellent and modern dental care for his patients.