📞 (510) 656-4400 | 5866 Mowry School Rd, Newark, CA 94560 | Mon–Fri: 8:30am–5:30pm  Â·  Sat: 9am–5pm (1st Sat)
Our Team

The People Behind
Your Healthy Smile

A close-knit team of dental professionals dedicated to making every visit comfortable, transparent, and exceptional.

Lead Dentist
Dr. Leonord Pagadala, DMD
DMD · Doctor of Dental Medicine

Dr. Leonord
Pagadala

Owner & Lead Dentist · Balentine Plaza Dental Care

Dr. Pagadala was raised in the Bay Area and brings over 11 years of experience to his practice. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and has built a career centered on delivering high-quality, patient-first care.

Most recently, Dr. Pagadala served as Lead Dentist at Meta, practicing in a white-glove, patient-centered clinical environment. After living in Newark for six years, he chose to open his own practice as a way to give back to the community his family has come to love.

Known for his transparent, honest, and comprehensive approach to care — passionate about helping patients improve their confidence and well-being in a tangible, daily way.

11+ Years Clinical Experience
UNLV Doctor of Dental Medicine
Invisalign Certified Provider
Former Lead Dentist at Meta
Restorative & Cosmetic Focus
Bay Area Native, Newark Local
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Our Staff

The Whole Team

Trish
Treatment Coordinator
Trish

The office's treatment coordinator for 30 years. Trish guides new and existing patients through their treatment plans with warmth, clarity, and care. Your first point of contact and a trusted advocate throughout your care journey.

Patient Education & Consultations
Marissa
Registered Dental Hygienist
Marissa

Our longest tenured hygienist. Marissa is dedicated to thorough care and education. She is passionate about giving her patients the necessary tools and advice to maintaining optimal oral health.

Preventive Care & Periodontal Health
Linh
Registered Dental Hygienist
Linh

Linh's calm and quiet demeanor creates a relaxing environment; she ensures every visit is comfortable, thorough, and stress-free.

Preventive Care & Periodontal Health
Vera
Registered Dental Assistant — Extended Function
Vera

As the lead assistant with extensive time working with Dr. Pagadala, Vera is always ensuring everything is running smoothly. As an extended function assistant, Vera is also licensed to perform procedures such as placing fillings.

Chairside Assistance & Patient Comfort
Sherry
Registered Dental Assistant
Sherry

Sherry is the assistant that will always go the extra mile. Whether it's setting up a pillow for a patient with a bad back or playing a child's favorite show during their cleaning, Sherry always ensures patient comfort comes first.

Chairside Assistance & Patient Comfort

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