Focusing on you and your comfort.

Dr. Tim Herman graduated from the UCSF School of Dentistry in 1988. He has been practicing dentistry at A+ Dental Care in Roseville and Lincoln since January of 1989 and became one of the owners of the practice in January 1993. Dr. Herman enjoys practicing dentistry with the great group of doctors at A+ Dental Care and looks forward to the future of dentistry and continuing to provide quality dental care to patients.

Dr. Abdon Manaloto has been apart of the A+ Dental Care Team since 1995. He was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and graduated from the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry.

Dr. Tania Nelson-Chrystal graduated with honors from UCLA’s Dental school. Dr. Nelson-Chrystal accepted a position in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program at the University of Maryland at Baltimore and the R. Adam Cowley Shock Trauma Center. This prestigious program is world-renowned in trauma surgery, head and neck reconstruction, and microvascular surgery. During her six-year residency, Dr. Nelson-Chrystal also obtained her Medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Dr. Kayla Nguyen is a graduate from UC Davis and UC San Francisco. Dr. Nguyen is a Sacramento native who now resides in Roseville, since joining A+ Dental Care in 2002. She has advanced training in cosmetic dentistry from the Northern California Institute of Cosmetic Dentistry and is certified by the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. She enjoys improving patients’ smiles and helping patients overcome their dental fears. She also has special interests in Oral Surgery, implant and laser dentistry. Dr. Nguyen enjoys working with patients of all ages.

Dr. Flaviane Petersen has advanced training in dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, sleep apnea splint, Botox® for TMJ related pain and is also certified in Oral Conscious Sedation. Dr. Petersen loves to change people’s lives by improving their smiles and overcoming their dental fears. Dr. Petersen is very active in the community.

Dr. Christopher Cooper is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and the University of Florida. Dr. Cooper practiced dentistry for four years in the Navy and is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He joined A+ Dental Care in 2004 and lives in Rocklin with his wife and kids. Dr. Cooper enjoys providing excellent dental care for all of his patients and loves creating great dental experiences for children. Dr. Cooper is an avid sports fan and enjoy skiing, softball, basketball and spending time with his family.

After graduating from New York University College of Dentistry in 2003, Dr. Henry Dean served as chief resident at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York. He worked as an associate dentist for several years before deciding to open his own practice. Wanting to be closer to family, he and his wife moved to northern California and now calls A+ Dental Care his home. Dr. Dean is committed to providing the best care possible for his patients through extensive postdoctoral continuing education in cosmetic dentistry, prosthodontic and implantology.

Dr. Blain Jacobson’s goal is to provide the highest quality of care to each individual patient in a fun, relaxed office environment.

Dr. Robert Ash has been a part of the A+ Dental Care team since 2019. He grew up in Syracuse, New York, and studied physics in college at Binghamton University. Dr. Ash received his dental degree from USC.

Dr. Justin Kim is a graduate of Pacific Union College and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from Loma Linda University. Dr. Kim has participated in over 13 mission trips around the world donating dentistry to those in need. Dr. Kim’s patients enjoy his passion for dentistry and the individualized care they receive from him. In his free time, Dr. Kim enjoys reading, eating, cooking, and music.

Dr. Alain Hu is a graduate of California State University Sacramento and earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree from Midwestern University in Illinois. Dr. Hu’s approach to dental care is to make all his patients feel great about their smile. In his free time, Dr. Hu enjoys tennis, boxing, and going on hikes.

Hello, my name is Dr. Ashley Lau. I grew up in the East Bay Area but lived in Scottsdale, Arizona, Seattle, Washington and Chicago, Illinois. I am an avid craft beer and food enthusiast, disc golfer, amateur boxer and certified scuba diver. I appreciate enriching my live with wholesome experiences and learning new hobbies. I love spending time with my family, friends, and especially my cat Moku. I always look forward to meeting new people and creating new memories together. I will respectably care for you with a gentle and thorough exam and perform high-quality treatment. Expect to be fully informed about every detail of your oral health so that you can make the best decisions that are long lasting for you.

Education:
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine – Chicago, IL, Doctor of Dental Medicine, 2020
University of Washington – Seattle, Bachelors of Science in Physiology, 2015

Professional Associations:
American Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry
California Dental Association
Chicago Dental Society
Illinois State Dental Society
Xi Psi Phi International Dental Fraternity
Flying Samaritans – Mother Lode Chapter

Volunteer/Service Experiences:
Flying Samaritans Dental Mission Trip to Baja, CA
Strong Villages Dental Mission Trip to Belize in Central America
Great Shape! Inc. Dental Mission Trip to Jamaica

Awards:
International College of Dentists Student Humanitarian Award
Xi Psi Phi Certificate of Appreciation for Most Outstanding College Chapter President
Xi Psi Phi Plaque Award for Most Outstanding College Chapter Editor
University of Washington Dean’s List
University of Washington Howard Hughes Medical Institute Biology Fellowship Program Scholar

Dr. Andy Lee obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree and graduated as valedictorian from Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry (Temple University) in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Lee completed his three-year specialty training in periodontology from Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA. At Harvard, he further completed research in oral biology and received his Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc). Dr. Lee is a full-time clinician who is Board Certified in Periodontology and Dental Implant surgery.

Dr. Lee loves to travel and serve in dental mission trips to various countries, and enjoys spending time with his wife and son. He speaks fluent Korean, and is in the process of learning Spanish with the help of his wife, Joohee, who grew up in Mexico.