About Us

Andrew Nguyen is a graduate of UCLA School of Dentistry where he completed his dual training specialty in both Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. Dr. Nguyen's primary interest is in child growth and development and served with the UCLA Craniofacial Team for three years. He currently retains hospital privileges at: The Children's Hospital Dr. Nguyen continues active research at UCLS in biomaterial sciences, bone biology, and oropharyngeal fungal infections.

Dr. Kimdung Tracy Tran - her patients usually call her "Dr. Tracy" - attended UC Davis for undergraduate study of biochemistry, where she was awarded Regent Scholarship and nominated to be a candidate for the University Metal at graduating year of 1997. She was then admitted to UCLA School of Dentistry in 1998 and graduated with her Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2002. She achieved an outstanding award in Oral Pathology at the time of graduation. Dr. Tracy is currently a co-owner at Edenvale Dental Group in San Jose, where she practices general dentistry, implant dentistry and selective orthodontic treatments. She and Dr. Andrew Nguyen opened Ticket to Smiles in November 2017 with the focus in pediatric dentistry, together with a large variety of other aspects of dentistry for everyone. Prior to this establishment, Dr. Tracy had completed hundreds of hours of post-graduation training/ continuing education in orthodontic training, implant surgeries/restorations, and oral conscious sedation for both adults and children. She also devoted her time to get familiar with the newest advancements in cosmetic dentistry as well as soft tissue and bone grafting techniques. Dr. Tracy is currently a standing member of the American and California Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and International Congress of Oral Implantologists. She is often active in the meetings and symposiums dedicated by these organizations. She has the mindset goal of being able to excellence her skills as a dentist; and in the meanwhile genuinely cares for the well-being of her patients. She always strives to find the appropriate and feasible solutions to each of her patient's dental problems.