Dr. Joseph Ponce, D.D.S.
Dr. Joseph Ponce joined our dental practice in 2023, providing our practice with a strong educational background in digital dentistry with additional perspective, graduating from the UCLA School of Dentistry in 2022.
Dr. Ponce has joined philosophy with our practice in expanding his knowledge and skill set through advanced continuing education. He recently completed an intensive residency in the management of TMJ Disorders and Orofacial Pain. This allows further assistance in helping patients with jaw clicking, facial pain, and headaches. He is presently engaged in an advanced dental sleep medicine residency, assisting our patients with evaluation and treatment for sleep apnea conditions, snoring, and insomnia. In addition, Dr Ponce is a certified Invisalign provider, focusing on minor tooth benefits within our own office for the convenience of our patients.
Ongoing through 2025 Dr. Ponce is engaged in coursework in a "hands on" advanced aesthetic dentistry residency through professorship from UCLA School of Dentistry, involving leading experts, promoting the latest advances in dental cosmetics for our patients. This coursework furthers Dr. Ponce's experience in the treatment planning of complex dental rehabilitation situations, involving porcelain veneers and full mouth reconstruction, including implants. Local restorative study club affiliations reviewing actual patient cases with a small group of dental practitioners, from all disciplines of dentistry, further his drive to educate.
Dr. Joseph Ponce is a native of the San Fernando Valley. Growing up in Chatsworth he attended Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks and moved on to California State University Northridge graduating with a Biology degree in 2018. Having affiliations with the American Dental Association allows Dr Ponce further broad range educational opportunities.
When not in our office Dr. Ponce can be found spending time with his wife and two English Bulldogs. Being an avid golfer since high school allows for ample "time on the golf course". Dr. Ponce is a committed Los Angeles sports fan with season tickets to the Los Angeles Football Club, and often times can be seen at Chavez Ravine following the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball games.