| BACKGROUND/EDUCATION |
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Denise Bass Allen, D.D.S. - Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Denise Bass Allen grew up in Berkeley, California. She currently is married, lives in Oakland, and has one daughter. Dr. Allen's hobbies include skiing, hiking, reading, traveling, gardening, and floral arrangement. Education: Holy Names High School Santa Clara University, Bachelor of Combined Sciences University of California, at Los Angeles, Doctor of Dental Surgery University of California, at San Francisco,
Post-Doctoral Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
(Specialty Board Certification) |
| Susanna Cheng, D.D.S. - General Dentist
I was born and raised in Oakland, CA. I graduated from Skyline High School. I received a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of San Francisco. I went straight to the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry where I received my D.D.S. in 1991. I practiced adult dentistry for the first 2 years out of dental school. I began associating at a pediatric dental office in 1993. Between 1993 and now, I have treated very few adults. I much prefer to work with children. I began associating with Dr. Denise Bass Allen in July of 2001. |
| Eric Smith, D.D.S. - Pediatric Dentist
I grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. I decided to become a Cal Bear when it was time for college. I attended dental school at the University of Maryland in Baltimore and joined the Air Force as an adult dentist after graduation in 2001. I was lucky enough to get stationed at Travis AFB in Fairfield so I could enjoy all the Bay Area has to offer, especially skiing! In 2009 I completed a Pediatric Dentistry Residency at the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children in Jackson, Mississippi and returned to Oakland to take care of kids full time. |
![]() Dr. Allen (left), with Dr. Cheng |
Dr. Smith |




















Holy Names High School
Dr. Smith