Meet The Doctors
Roger V. Pham, D.D.S.
First born in a family of two, Roger was raised in Paris, France where he spent the majority of his childhood. His parents, Chieu Pham and Hieng Te, were immigrants looking for a better life for their children. Roger has one brother who is also studying to be a dentist.
Roger grew up speaking French and completed his education in France where he attained his certification before moving to the United States. There, he completed his primary education at Westminster High School in Orange County. After high school, Roger obtained his Bachelor of Science at the California State University in Long Beach. After contemplating the health field for a while, Roger set his course upon Dentistry where he knew his love for art could also be combined with his knowledge of science in order to help others get healthier and simultaneously feel better about themselves. Roger chose to attend the prestigious University of Southern California’s Ostrow School of Dentistry, where he became a Trojan and where he also earned his degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery. Roger also completed a year of Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of California, San Francisco in order to be more proficient in treating his patients.
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In his spare time, Roger enjoys reading books, spending time with his wife and kids, watching movies, and staying active working out and playing volleyball. He is also an avid promoter of health through education using various media outlet. You can find him on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter as “The Honest Dentist”
Memberships:
- ADA: American Dental Association
- CDA: California Dental Association
- KCDS: Kern County Dental Society
Credentials:
- Dr. Pham has been serving his patients for over 8+ years now.
- Graduate: Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, DDS
- Graduate: Cal. State University, Long Beach, B.S. Biology
- Invisalign Certified Dentist
- Laser Certified Dentist
Jonathan H. Garger, DMD
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
University of Pittsburgh - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
University of Pittsburgh - Graduate – Resnik Implant Institute
My name is Jonathan Garger and I am proud to be your Bakersfield dentist. I was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and immediately after graduating dental school I worked as an Associate Dentist in Sarver, Pennsylvania. In 1990, I left the private sector to become a Dental Officer in the United States Air Force during the Desert Shield-Desert Storm period of 1990-1993. I was stationed at both George AFB near Victorville, California and Travis AFB in Fairfield, California.
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After separating from the service in 1993, I was employed at a number of various dental offices in California as an Associate Dentist. It was during this time period that I learned a great deal about what worked in private dental practices, and what did not. When I started my own practice, I took with me the best ways to care for my patients and how to best meet all of their dental needs.
In 1999, I purchased the dental practice of Dr. Thomas Sherman, who I later found out had some of the nicest patients I had ever met! Although I was very happy with my wonderful patients, the office itself was dated and was in significant need of upgrades. In 2008, I moved my dental practice to the Riverwalk Medical Plaza on Stockdale Highway, and upgraded my equipment to the most efficient, safe, and comfortable dental equipment available, in order to provide the highest level of dental care to my special family of patients. My professional goal is to serve the dental needs of the wonderful people in our community. My personal commitment is to continue to improve my dental skills through continuous education courses and training, in order to continue providing the highest possible standard of dental care, gently, to each of my patients.
In my private time; I enjoy reading, especially about advances in dentistry. I also love to spend time dining out, traveling, watching movies, laughing, and taking long walks with my delightful wife Renee and our dog Hermie.
Offering you “High tech dentistry with old time care.”
