While earning his undergraduate degree from UCSD and his doctorate from UCSF, Dr. Thurston developed a passion for orthodontics – one that has continued since he completed his orthodontic residency and masters from UCLA in 1985. Shortly after, he opened a private practice in Scripps Ranch, while also joining Dr. Dixon’s team. Staying ahead of the latest developments in orthodontic and TMJ care is critical to Dr. Thurston – so he maintains active memberships with the ADA, CDA, American Association of Orthodontics, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics, and the San Diego Academy of Orthodontics.

Dentistry is important to Dr. Lam – at work and at home. She’s married to a local practicing Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Albert Lin. Together they have two children who continue to make their parents proud. When not spending time with Albert or their active little ones, Dr. Lam enjoys cooking or planning travel adventures.

After immigrating from Saigon as a teenager, Dr. Lam attended high school in Los Angeles before pursuing her undergraduate degrees from USC – earning Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Finance. She has always enjoyed children, but it wasn’t until she attended Northwestern University Dental School in Chicago that she saw the true power of pediatric dentistry. Helping children of migrant workers in Boulder Colorado on an externship sparked the fire, and Dr. Lam completed her specialty certificate in Pediatric Dentistry with USC and the Children’s Hospital of LA. She is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the ADA and CDA.

With three young boys, Dr. Amodeo understands the challenges parents face when teaching their children about oral health. He and his wife Rachela met at UCSB and feel privileged to be back home in Rancho Bernardo to raise their family. When not spending time with his family, Dr. Amodeo is an avid outdoorsman and an accomplished chef. Ask him about his prize-winning lasagna when you meet him!

After attending Poway High School, Dr. Amodeo attended UCSB and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. From there, he earned both his doctorate and completed his pediatric dentistry residency at UCLA. As Chief Resident and member of the Craniofacial Anomalies and Cleft Palate Team, Dr. Amodeo gained invaluable experience that he continues to build on through continuing education and professional memberships. He is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the ADA and CDA. He is also a Certified Pediatric Advanced Life Support provider.

After earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology from UCSD, Dr. Good continued her education, earning her doctorate from UCSF in 1985. Dr. Good began her dental career as a general dentist in the San Diego region at the Rincon Band Of Luiseño Indians' reservation for two years. Wanting to help children develop a basis for a lifetime of good oral health, Dr. Good pursued her pediatric specialty at USC, where she earned a degree in Pediatric Dentistry and a master’s degree in Craniofacial Biology. Dr. Good is alo and active member of ADA, CDA, and American Academy of Pediatri Dentistry.

When not helping people see the value in good oral health – and helping them achieve it – Dr. Dixon enjoys time with his wife Cathie, their seven children, and five grandchildren. When it’s time to unwind, you can often find Dr. Dixon gardening, playing baseball, or feeding his passion for Indian culture and cuisine – loves he developed while spending time on the sub-continent.

While going to high school in Santa Monica, Dr. Dixon received a college football scholarship and gained his undergraduate degree from UCLA in 1968. From there, Dr. Dixon spent two years with the American Peace Corps, teaching physical and biological sciences in India. Back home at UCLA, Dr. Dixon earned his doctorate and then completed a three-year residency in Medical Genetics and Pediatric Dentistry at UCLA-Harbor General Hospital. He is a graduate of the Straight Wire Orthodontic Program and UCLA's Esthetic Dentistry mini residency.

Dr. Dixon has maintained the professional relationships he developed with Rady Children’s Hospital and UCSD’s cleft palate teams and the Children's Hospital trauma team since working with them after earning his pediatric specialty designation.