Our Doctors
Each of our doctors is passionate about providing quality care and improving patients’ oral and full-body health at our San Diego dental clinic. At Taly Dental, we make sure that our patients thoroughly understand their treatment options and do our best to create a welcoming and comfortable experience.
Dr. Evelyn T. Huamán, DMD, DABP
Periodontist at our San Diego dental clinic
Dr. Evelyn T. Huamán received her Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. While at Northwestern, Dr. Huamán was a Dean’s Scholar and was inducted to the National Society of Collegiate Scholars for outstanding scholarship and leadership. During her tenure at Northwestern, she also held the position of President for the Society of Women Engineers and received the Lucent Technologies Scholar Award, Merck Scholar Award, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Scholar Award, and the 3M Scholar Award for Excellence in Engineering.
She then completed her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the world-renowned Harvard School of Dental Medicine with special distinction in the fields of Periodontology and Restorative Dentistry. While at Harvard, she conducted investigative studies in collaboration with the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), publishing her results in prestigious scientific journals.
Read More +Dr. Huamán consequently moved to the west coast to complete her specialty training at the nation’s preeminent Periodontics and Implant Surgery program at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry and served as Chief Resident. While at UCLA, Dr. Huamán continued to conduct and develop her investigative research skills. Recognized for her superior clinical and surgical skills as well as her relentless pursuit of excellence has lead Dr. Huamán toward earning many awards in her field of specialty. For instance, every university and hospital periodontics program across the United States submits its best young periodontist to compete for the prestigious Kramer Award. Dr. Huamán was chosen as the best among the best across the country and received this award in 2010. She was recognized for “Outstanding Research in Basic Science” and received the Richard Kao Basic Science Research Award and was also awarded the Robert L. Merin Leadership Award by the California Society of Periodontists recognizing her as among the best Periodontal and Implant Surgeons in the state. In 2015 she was recognized among America’s Top Dentists in the field of Periodontics by the Consumer’s Research Council of America.
Highly devoted to staying at the forefront of her field, Dr. Huamán is continually investing in her own education to provide patients with proven, successful results. Dr. Huamán is trained in the latest advanced minimally invasive surgical and nonsurgical techniques and Laser-assisted periodontal surgery (LANAP) which treats mild, moderate, and advanced gum disease without the use of incisions or sutures; the Pinhole technique which treats gum tissue recession and deformities using only one surgical site, avoids harvesting the palate, and is done without incisions or need for sutures; Periodontal Plastic surgery using a microscope for high precision providing perfect esthetic results; the All-on-4 technique that aims to restore edentulous dentition with a fixed prosthesis in one day. Further, Dr. Huamán is a Diplomate and Board Certified by the American Board of Periodontology.
Dr. Huamán ensures that her staff is well trained in every procedure done in-office, all facets of emergency treatment, and has invested largely in state-of-the-art diagnostic, monitoring, and surgical equipment to provide patients with excellent care. She is energetically devoted to her patients to ensure every patient understands their treatment options fully, and that their choices are respected. Dr. Huamán takes great pride in providing the best of herself and her practice to each and every patient at the San Diego dental clinic.
EDUCATION
- Northwestern University, Industrial Engineering BS
- Harvard School of Dental Medicine, DDS
ASSOCIATION
- American Academy of Periodontology
- California Society of Periodontists
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
Dr. Jamie Mojica, DMD
General Dentist at our San Diego dental clinic
Dr. Jamie Mojica is an east coast native having grown up in New Jersey and spending the last decade in Pennsylvania. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She then earned her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry at Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry also in Philadelphia. Dr. Mojica was among the top of her class, recipient of multiple Dean’s scholarships, and graduated with the distinction of Summa cum Laude. She is brought to San Diego by way of her General Practice Residency at the VA San Diego where she was elected Chief Resident. Dr. Mojica is a compassionate and competent general dentist whose hospital based experience has equipped her with the skills to treat both healthy and medically complex individuals. Her passion for dentistry and dedication to continued education are the hallmarks of her practice ideals. She strives everyday to deliver care patients can smile about.
Beyond her work in dentistry, Dr. Mojica enjoys living an active lifestyle. She loves San Diego for its year round favorable weather for being outside to play sports, hike, and of course, lazy days at the beach. But if exercise isn’t your thing, she can talk your ear off about her favorite foods and restaurants. She will try almost anything once, and any dessert twice.
EDUCATION
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Biology BA
- UCLA, DDS
- Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry (IALD)
ASSOCIATION
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association