Meet Our Dentists West Covina, CA

Dr. Danny Lee is a skillfully disciplined dental practitioner with the gentle approach of a tooth fairy. His extensive knowledge and warm approach creates a comprehensive dental experience. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the esteemed Tufts University of Dental Medicine and completed a general practice residency at University of California, Los Angeles’s Sepulveda VA Hospital.

Dr. Lee has complemented his cosmetic and restorative dental skills by obtaining his surgical implant training under the auspices of the Nobel Biocare, completing the Progressive Orthodontic training program, and has been Invisalign® clear aligner Certified for over 20 years. Additionally, he also holds an oral sedation permit for adults and minors for optimal patient comfort.

Not only is Dr. Lee approachable and inviting, but he can also keep you interested with his love for fishing, traveling, basketball, football and tennis. While working out at the gym may not be his specialty, being a connoisseur of great cuisine is definitely one of them; where others eat to live, Dr. Lee lives to eat. His humor and overall love for being a dentist makes Dr. Lee the finest all-around.

Dr. Donna Klauser received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of California, Los Angeles’s School of Dentistry, where she subsequently did her residency in periodontics and implantology. She is Past President of the San Gabriel Valley Dental Society, CDA Judicial Council Chair, American College of Dentists Southern California Section Past Chair, International College of Dentists Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy Fellow, Past Delegate for California Dental Association and American Dental Association Houses. Moreover, she was a lecturer at the UCLA School of dentistry, Pasadena College of Dental Hygiene, Cerritos College of Dental Hygiene, and West Los Angeles College of Dental Hygiene. She is co-author of 7 salivary gland scientific articles, and in her past Chairship of CDA Judicial Council was the recipient of American College of Dentists Leadership in Ethics and Professionalism. She has received the International College of Dentists Humanitarian Award for her nonprofit which dispenses free Narcan.

Dr. Klauser specializes in dental implant surgery and with Board Certification, Dr. Klauser has been able to accomplish the pinnacle of professional dentistry utilizing her expertise and care to give patients the best dental experience possible.

She enjoys various leisure activities promoting Narcan to our communities to prevent accidental Fentanyl poisoning through her nonprofit, ChangetheRx, attending concerts and spending time with her family.

Dr. Vanessa C. Marinho received her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 1991 from Paulista University, Brazil. Right after graduation, she spent two years at the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry, Periodontology Department in the Preceptorship Program where she participated in research projects, clinical procedures and co-authored research papers and a chapter in the 8th Edition of Carranza/Newman Clinical Periodontology book.

In 1997 she earned a Master of Science Degree in Craniofacial Biology and a Certificate in Periodontics from the prestigious University of Southern California. During that time, she also participated in research projects focused on bone healing around dental implants. She was a clinical assistant professor both at UCLA and USC undergraduate dental clinics and was the recipient of a 5-year Award as a distinguished Part-time Faculty Member at the USC School of Dentistry.

Dr. Marinho had practiced in Arizona in 2003 and was the owner and solo practitioner of her periodontal practice, Bellair Periodontics, for 18 years. She also led one of the national Spear Study Clubs in Phoenix for three years. She is excited to be back in California where she will continue her commitment to provide high quality periodontal treatment care to her patients. Dr. Marinho does that by pursuing knowledge in the latest modalities of treatment through countless hours of continuing education courses.

Dr. Marinho is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology, the American Dental Association®, the California Dental Association, the Orange County Dental Society, the International Team for Implantology and the Academy of Osseointegration.

Dr. Catherine Manahan received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. During dental school, Dr. Manahan had the opportunity to participate in various outreach programs and traveled to Kenya, Jamaica, Mexico and the Philippines to provide dental treatment as a student. She was also an active member of the USC mobile clinic which provided dental treatment to young children at schools throughout central and southern California. These experiences have fulfilled her interests of traveling, learning about new cultures and helping others in need.

Dr. Manahan practiced in the Las Vegas/Henderson area for five years and recently moved back to California to be closer to family. She enjoys road trips, hiking and biking with her husband and two sons.

Dr. Natalie Dang completed her specialty training in orthodontics at the University of Southern California. She prides herself in delivering quality care where patients are her priority, which helped her earn the Award for Clinical Excellence in Orthodontics while at USC, awarded to just one resident per class. Dr. Dang simultaneously received a Master of Science degree in Craniofacial Biology. Though not a requirement to practice orthodontics, Dr. Dang underwent rigorous preparation and evaluation to become a board-certified orthodontist as recognized by the American Board of Orthodontists, exemplifying a commitment to excellence in orthodontics and a standard for the highest level of patient care.

Prior to her orthodontics residency, Dr. Dang received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry, where she graduated cum laude and was elected to the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry while at University of California San Diego, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude and was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.

Dr. Natalie Dang grew up in Orange County and has since returned, following her formal education through her Southern California tour. Besides creating beautiful smiles, she enjoys swimming, skateboarding, traveling and cheering on the Anaheim Ducks.

Dr. Lee received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery and his Medical degree from New York Medical College. Moreover, he has completed his residency in General Surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center / Albert Einstein Coll. Med. As an independent oral surgeon, he bestows other dental offices with his amiable dental expertise.

Furthermore, Dr. Lee is a dedicated oral surgeon with comprehension of the most innovative, minimally invasive new procedures while maintaining the highest quality care. Outside of his professional practice, he has accomplished marathons in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. He was also on the University of California, Davis skiing team during his undergraduate studies and enjoys travelling to Mammoth with his family on ski trips.