Meet Our Summerlin Dentists
Discover family dentistry and orthodontics under one roof.
Dr. Wonkyu Seo
General Dentist - Las Vegas, NV.
Dr. Wonkyu Seo’s journey in dentistry began when he attended Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO. He completed his doctorate in dental at New York University’s College of Dentistry in New York City — a school ranked #5 on SCImago Institutions Rankings’ of dental schools in the country.
Once he had the necessary tools and education under his belt, he began practicing as a general dentist in 2018. Throughout this career, Dr. Seo has placed making patients feel like family as his top priority. By creating special bonds, Dr. Seo can better diagnose and treat patients while giving you the advice you need for success.
Dr. Seo is a sports fanatic, particularly cheering for the LA Rams and LA Dodgers, though he’s never been a resident of the area. Sports and his dental career don’t compare to his love for his wife, though, whom he spends a great deal of time with when he’s not practicing dentistry. We can’t forget to mention the joy he gets when spending time with his Maltese pooch, Doobu!
Credentials:
- Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO … Click to open new window to this site …
- New York University’s College of Dentistry in New York City, NY … Click to open new window to this site …
- Member of the American Dental Association … Click to open new window to this site … (ADA), Nevada Dental Association … Click to open new window to this site … (NDA), and Academy of General Dentistry … Click to open new window to this site … (AGD)
This is a huge thank you to Dr. Seo. I can now sleep easily knowing that I have a competent dentist. THANKS!"
Dr. Peter Bonifatto
General Dentist - Las Vegas, NV.
Dr. Peter Bonifatto grew up in Vegas in the Summerlin area and noticed as a child that a smile has a profound effect on people. He completed his undergraduate and dental school education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, and studied abroad in Brighton, England, for one year. Interestingly, he originally wanted to become a plastic surgeon but learned it wasn’t for him while in college.
Upon earning his doctorate, Dr. Bonifatto moved to Hollywood, CA to pursue his dental career. During this time, he cultivated his skill and expertise. He’s now back in the Vegas area (you can’t take Vegas out of the man), practicing at Summer Dental and seeing the meaningful impact dentistry has on people’s confidence and general health.
Outside these doors, Dr. Bonifatto loves to cook and experiment with new recipes, though you’ll never catch him baking. He willingly admits his baking skills, or lack thereof, aren’t great.
Credentials
- Undergraduate degree at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas … Click to open new window to this site …
- Doctorate of dental medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Dedicated to continuing his education and keeping up with the latest in dentistry
Dr. James Schlesinger
Oral surgeon in Las Vegas.
Dr. James Schlesinger is a fourth-generation Las Vegas native. He graduated from dental school at The University of Connecticut and medical school at the University of Texas, Houston.
He completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training program at Baylor and the University of Texas at the Texas Medical Center in Houston. Dr. Schlesinger is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and enjoys offering a full range of oral and facial surgical procedures.
Credentials:
- Graduated from dental school at the University of ConnecticutOpens University of Connecticut … Click to open new window to this site … and medical school at the University of Texas, Houston University of Texas … Click to open new window to this site …
- Completed the oral and maxillofacial surgery training program at Baylor and the University of Texas at the Texas Medical Center in Houston … Click to open new window to this site …
- Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery … Click to open new window to this site … and member of the American College of Surgeons … Click to open new window to this site … and American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons … Click to open new window to this site …
Dr. Pouya Momtaz
Orthodontist - Las Vegas, NV.
Dr. Pouya Momtaz grew up in Boston, MA. He was the middle child, with two sisters. He desired to help people, build relationships with them, and be along for the ride of smile transformations, thus choosing orthodontics. It helped that his father, whom he looked up to, was also a practitioner. He completed his undergraduate and dental school degrees and a one-year residency in Boston.
Making a daring move, he decided to pack his bags and move to Vegas. Before practicing as an orthodontist here, Dr. Pouya Momtaz completed a one-year fellowship in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics and an orthodontic residency at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas.
After getting a taste of the area, Dr. Momtaz chose to stay here to practice. Today, he’s now watching patients’ journeys, from start to finish, when transforming their smiles, and he loves every minute. In his free time, he’s outside grilling, playing basketball, or working on his Jeep, the while surrounding himself with family and friends.
Credentials:
- Undergraduate degree from Boston University in Boston, MA … Click to open new window to this site …
- Doctorate in dentistry from Tufts University in Medford, MA … Click to open new window to this site …
- Completed orthodontics residency and fellowship at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, NV … Click to open new window to this site …
Dr. Paymon Mehryar
Periodontist.
Dr. Paymon Mehryar is a skilled periodontist and has been working in dental and implant surgery since 2009. He takes pride in treating every patient like a member of his own family.
With a genuine interest in your oral health, Dr. Mehryar is focused on providing high-quality care so you can achieve your goals and feel confident about your smile.
Outside the office, he enjoys reading books, playing soccer, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family.
Associations & Awards
- American Association of Periodontology … Click to open new window to this site …
- Board Member of Maxillofacial Surgery
- Implantology and Biomaterial Research Foundation
- First Place in Clinical Category for Outstanding Clinical Presentation at the 63rd Annual Scientific Session of Western Society of Periodontology … Click to open new window to this site …
- Main Speaker and Presenter at the 43rd Annual USC International Periodontal and Implant Symposium
Dr. James Chen
Endodontist.
Dr. Chen earned his DDS and Master of Science degrees at UCLA. He specializes in endodontic services and performs these procedures across multiple locations in Las Vegas.
He is board eligible across multiple specialties, including related surgery apicoectomy, perforation repair, immature apices service, root canal, and root canal retreats. Although this all sounds very technical, it means that he can help restore your tooth and get your smile back to full health.
In his spare time, he enjoys reading books – the paperback kind, not digital.
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