Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Grace Kwon
DDS
Dr. Grace Kwon DDS is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
She completed her undergraduate studies at University of Colorado with a BS in Biology. She then received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS) from UCSF School of Dentistry. She then went east to complete her pediatric dentistry residency at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, as well as a clinical fellowship at Children’s Hospital Boston, where she served as Chief resident.
Dr. Kwon is dedicated to providing the highest quality dental care by teaching at Stanford Hospital/Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital where she works with children (who have cleft lip/palate, pending organ transplant, special needs, and cancer).
Dr. Kwon is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and California Society of Pediatric Dentistry and is a recipient of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Richard C Pugh Achievement Award.
Dr. Kwon takes her time to build positive relationships by communicating openly with patient and parent. She takes great joy in finding the best way to communicate with her patients.
She is married to Eric Kwon, a general dentist in Palo Alto and they have 2 sons. In her free time, Dr. Kwon enjoys baking, cooking, and travelling.
Dr. Pardis Farhadian
DDS, MS
Over the years, Dr. Pardis has held numerous leadership positions. At UCSF School of Dentistry, Dr. Pardis was student body president and academic Chief Resident. Additionally, she was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon national dental honor society, in recognition of academic excellence, strength of character, and professional integrity. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry and the Western Society of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and California Dental Association.
When she’s not treating patients, Dr. Pardis loves traveling, baking, and spending time with her husband and two kids exploring local playgrounds and cafes!
Dr. Samantha Bona
DMD
DMD
Dr. Samantha Bona is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Sam was born and raised in Burlingame. She grew up with her Grandfather as her pediatric dentist and always knew she wanted to follow in his footsteps. Dr. Sam earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from San Jose State University. She moved to Arizona in 2011, where she earned her DMD degree from ATSU Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health. Upon graduating from dental school, Dr. Sam moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she practiced general dentistry for two years. It was there that she solidified her love for children as well as those with special health care needs.
Dr. Sam completed her residency at Oregon Health & Sciences University, serving as chief resident her second year. She practiced in Molalla, Oregon before moving back to Arizona so that her husband could start his orthodontic residency at ASDOH. Dr. Sam practiced in Glendale, Arizona for almost three years before moving back to the Bay Area to be closer to family.
Dr. Sam is an active member of the College of Diplomates, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also a huge sports fan! You can always find her cheering on the 49ers, SF Giants, Warriors and San Jose Sharks. In her free time she enjoys yoga, hiking, cooking and spending time with her family and friends, particularly her 4 year old son.