Marleen M. Masuoka, DDS FAGD

Dr. Marleen Masuoka studied dentistry at the University of California, S

an Francisco, where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1993. She had previously received bachelors degrees from the University of California, Davis, and the University of California, San Francisco.

Following her graduation in 1993, Dr. Masuoka practiced in a pediatric specialty practice for six years. She joined her brother  in 1995, practicing family and cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Masuoka has continued her dental education completing a Comprehensive Program in Esthetic Dentistry at the University of California, San Francisco. She has completed studies in Dental Sleep Medicine, which includes treatment for snoring and sleep apnea. She is certified in the use of hard and soft tissue lasers and has completed an Associate Fellowship with the World Clinical Laser Institute. Dr. Masuoka also leads a Spear Education Study Group with local general dentists and specialists, focusing on comprehensive patient treatment planning.

Dr. Masuoka resides in the local area with her family. She enjoys traveling, reading and is a certified scuba diver.

Dr Masuoka is a member of:

• The American Dental Association
• The California Dental Association
• The Sacramento District Dental Society
• The Academy of General Dentistry, Fellow

Kaitlyn N. Zech, DDS

Dr. Kaitlyn Zech received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.  While completing her four years in LA, she founded a Rotaract club and acted as director of a humanitarian outreach program in order to provide community dental care for low income children and their families on local and international levels.  Upon graduation, she received an award from the Academy of Osseointegration in implant dentistry.  Prior to joining private practice, Dr. Zech completed a one year residency with the VA in Sacramento focusing in dental care for medically compromised patients. During that time, she trained one-on-one with dental specialists in periodontology, oral surgery, and endodontics.  Her training included weekly dental lectures and the opportunity to treat complex cases.  Dr. Zech is thrilled to join such a wonderful team and continue to practice in an environment that considers the whole person.  In line with the practice philosophy, Dr. Zech appreciates the person behind the smile.

Prior to moving to California, Dr. Zech lived and studied in Montana and Washington states.  Raised in the Pacific Northwest, she loves the outdoors, recreational activities, and has a great appreciation for the arts. When Dr. Zech isn’t spending quality time with patients at the office, she enjoys traveling, scuba diving and spending time with her growing family.

Dr. Zech is a member of:

• The American Dental Association
• The California Dental Association
• The Academy of Osseointegration
• The Sacramento District Dental Society
• SPEAR Continuing Education
• Big Sky Tanner Study Club Continuing Education