Meet our Dentists.
We're proud to have the best dentists in Monterey on staff. Learn more about our practitioners and staff below:
Mic Falkel, DDS
Dr. Falkel received his Bachelor's degree in 1984 from the University of Albany in New York, and his Dental degree in 1987 from the University of the Pacific. He completed a general practice residency at Wadsworth Veterans Administration Hospital in 1988. During 1988 and 1989, he was an associate in a general practice in Salinas. In 1989, he became a partner in the Monterey ...
Ryan Lehr, DDS
Dr. Ryan Lehr, D.D.S., a graduate of Creighton University School of Dentistry, has further expanded his expertise through advanced training at the Kois Institute in Seattle. His clinical proficiency spans various aspects of dentistry, including diagnosis, treatment planning, preventative, restorative, and prosthodontic services. Dr. Lehr is...
Glenn Takenaga, DDS
Dr. Glenn Takenaga is originally from Southern California, but as of late resided in the Central Valley. However, missing the closeness of the beach that was once a part of his childhood, Monterey provides him an opportunity to once again live on the coast. Dr. Takenaga is a UCLA graduate with a Bachelor in biochemistry. He was on the UCLA gymnastics team. He obtained his DD...
Christina Bianco, DDS
Dr. Christina Bianco was born and raised in the Midwest suburbs of Chicago. She attended Northern Illinois University where she performed research in an immunology laboratory and received her Bachelor of Science in biology. She went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Southern Illinois University. While there she met her husband Richard, and together they...
Ryan May, DDS
Dr. May is a highly talented prosthodontist who began his dental career while volunteering in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Following dental school, he was accepted into an intense 3 year prosthodontic specialty residency where he trained with world-renowned instructors on the most difficult and detailed aspects of restorative and cosmetic dentistry. As a perpetual le...
Dr. James Stoddard
James Stoddard was born and raised in Monterey, California. After attending Monterey High School, he attended the University of California at Berkeley where he received two Bachelor's degrees in Human biology and Biochemistry. He then went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of Southern California School of Dentistry in 2013. A recipient of the US A...
Emma Bhaskar, DDS
Born and raised in Monterey, Dr. Emma Bhaskar comes from a long line of dentists, including her grandfather, brother, and father, Dr. Philip Bhaskar, an oral surgeon serving the Peninsula for over 30 years. While her interest in dentistry began with her family roots, it was fostered at a young age through providing dental care to underserved communities abroad with the In...
Dr. Michael Ha
Dr. Michael Ha was born and raised in Rosemead, California. He attended the University of California Berkeley for his undergraduate education graduating with departmental honors in Biology. Next, he received his dental training at Oregon Health Sciences University, graduating with great honors. Having a special interest in helping patients keep and rebuild their natural smil...
About Our Group
The Monterey Peninsula Dental Group was formed in 1972 to provide comprehensive dental care at one convenient location. We've brought a group of general dentists together in one facility to better serve you, as the patient. For over 35 years the Monterey Peninsula community has entrusted us with their dental care. Here at the Monterey Peninsula Dental Group, your dental team maintains a high level of continuing education in order to provide your care utilizing the most modern dental techniques.
Our Mission Statement
Enhancing lives through optimal dental care.
Our mission statement isn't just a corporate footnote, it's something that each of our dentists and staff take very seriously. We understand the profound impact that good dentistry can have on someone's life and health. We take pride in providing quality dental care that help our patients show off their smiles with pride.
Meet our Dental Team
Adriana, RDAEF2
Debbie, CBO
Dr. Ikemiya
Dr. Lehr
Dr. Mic Falkel
Jamie, RDA
John, CEO
Joscelyn
Kim, RDH
Megan, TC
Nicole, Director of Operations
Nicole, RDH
Selina, RDA
Tessa
Tracy, RDASee what our happy patients are saying:
Charles P.
Dr. Falkel is an outstanding practitioner. The procedure was remarkably easy and I felt absolutely no pain. Yesterday evening, at 9 PM, Dr. Falkel called me at home to make sure that I was doing fine. I think he goes well beyond what one would expect.
Teri
Dr. May and his staff were top notch. I had completed a survey about my needs in the days prior to my appointment, and it was reviewed by them prior to my arrival. I discussed my wishes with Dr. May in a comfortable--not rushed--setting, and we set upon a plan!
Judy C.
Excellent experience! Facility is extremely clean, and run by experienced professional so all goes very smoothly. The dental care I received was very professional and top notch. I highly recommend Dr. Lehr and his staff!!