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Our Team

Our Team

Bjorn Jonsson Endodontist
Lars Björn Jönsson, DDS, MS

Dr. Jönsson grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah where his father practiced general dentistry.  He studied medical biology at the University of Utah and graduated in 2001 from the University of the Pacific Dental School in San Francisco. During dental school he was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon and Tau Kappa Omega honorary dental societies. Dr. Jönsson practiced general dentistry for several years in the Bay Area before moving to Chicago. There he completed a residency in endodontics at the University of Illinois and earned a Master's Degree in oral biology. He moved to Orange County to join the practice in 2005. After several years with the practice, he returned to school for formal Implant training at Loma Linda University.  There he completed a 2 1/2-year Fellowship in advanced surgical and prosthetic Implant dentistry. Dr. Jönsson is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and has served as an Associate Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University in both the Endodontic and Implant departments. In his free time Dr. Jönsson enjoys surfing and adventuring with his wife and 2 boys.

 

 

 

Stephen N. Ferraro, DDS

Dr. Ferraro grew up in Downey, California.  He is the son of a dentist and dental hygienist, and he is a sibling to an older sister and younger brother, all of whom remain close and continue to reside in Southern California.  He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee in 1999, and he obtained his Dental Degree from the University of Southern California in 2003.  He graduated Valedictorian of his dental school class and was the recipient of many honors and awards for his academic and clinical excellence.  He went on to complete a two-year residency in Endodontics at the University of Illinois-at Chicago, receiving his specialty certificate in June 2005. In 2012, he successfully completed a six-year process to attain Board Certification in the specialty of Endodontics, and is recognized as a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. Dr. Ferraro practiced Endodontics for over 15 years in Downey, Sherman Oaks, Montebello, and Santa Monica before moving to Orange County to join our team.  In his spare time, Dr. Ferraro enjoys outdoor activities such as running, cycling, and participating in obstacle races.  

Wayland Chu, DDS, MSD

Dr. Chu grew up in sunny San Diego and eventually traveled north, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Neurobiology from UC Berkeley. He completed his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the UCLA School of Dentistry, where he received the Outstanding Performance in Endodontics Award. During his time at UCLA, Dr. Chu was a strong proponent for dental community service and took the opportunity to travel to China to provide dental care for orphaned children. He was also a member of the UCLA Club Tennis Team and an instructor for pre-dental and dental students.

 

Dr. Chu completed his post-doctoral endodontic residency at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned his Masters of Science in Dentistry degree. He gained extensive experience in providing both surgical and non-surgical treatment options, as well as in utilizing the latest advances in technology including the Dental Operating Microscope, Ultrasonic instrumentation, and 3D Cone Beam Computed Tomography.

 

Dr. Chu was excited to return to Southern California to reunite with family and friends. Although Dr. Chu was a nationally ranked junior tennis player, he has more recently turned to a wider array of sports including pickleball, basketball, rock climbing and golf. He also enjoys competitive nights of board games and tackling the numerous escape rooms in the area.

 

Dr. Chu is a member of the American Association of Endodontists, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics.

Steven N. McNicholas, DDS, MS (Retired)
Frank J. Wilkinson, DDS (Retired)
 
25261 Paseo De Valencia, Suite 3
Laguna Hills, CA 92637
Phone:
(949) 581-8890
Fax:
(949) 581-3902

www.sbvendo.com