We opened BrightSmile in 2011 with a simple belief — that a dental practice can be warm, trustworthy, and even enjoyable. Fifteen years and 8,400+ patients later, we think we've proven it.
I went to the dentist as a kid and felt scared every single time. I promised myself that if I ever had my own practice, it would feel nothing like that. I'm proud to say we've kept that promise — for 15 years running.
Dr. Sofia Reyes
Founder & Lead Dentist
BrightSmile was founded in 2011 by Dr. Sofia Reyes after completing her Fellowship at the Academy of General Dentistry. She assembled a team that shared her philosophy: slow down, listen to patients, and never rush a procedure.
Today our clinic on Maple Street serves patients from across Los Angeles. Many have been with us since the beginning — and they keep sending their families and friends, which we take as the greatest compliment.
2011
Founded
8,400+
Patients served
4.9★
Google rating
0
Rush jobs. Ever.
We show you exactly what we see. No inflated treatment plans, no unnecessary procedures. If it can wait, we'll tell you. If it can't, we'll explain precisely why.
Anxious patients get as many breaks as they need. We explain every step before we do it, and we never start a procedure until you say you're ready.
Our team stays current with continuing education and uses techniques backed by current research. No fads. No upsells disguised as treatments.
DDS, FAGD · Lead Dentist & Founder
UCLA School of Dentistry graduate. Fellowship-trained in general dentistry. 15 years building patient trust through honest, anxiety-free care.
🎓 UCLA School of Dentistry, DDS
🏅 Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry
🌍 Volunteer dental missions, Guatemala (2014, 2018)
DDS · General Dentist
Trained at USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. Known for his patience with anxious adults and exceptional skill with children. Joined BrightSmile in 2016.
🎓 USC Ostrow School of Dentistry, DDS
🏅 Member, American Dental Association
🧒 Special interest in paediatric dentistry
Registered Dental Hygienist
10 years of experience making cleanings thorough, comfortable, and even pleasant. Patients regularly request her by name. She genuinely loves what she does — and it shows.
🎓 West Los Angeles College, RDH
🏅 Certified in periodontal therapy
💬 Fluent in English and Mandarin
Behind our clinical team is a support crew of coordinators, assistants, and receptionists who go out of their way to make your experience seamless — from your first call to your follow-up reminder. You'll get to know them too.
ADA
American Dental Association members
FAGD
Fellowship in General Dentistry
HIPAA
Fully compliant patient data privacy
OSHA
Certified infection control standards
New patients are always welcome. Book online or give us a call — we'd love to see you.