Our Staff - Dentist - San Francisco Dentist

The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.

Dr. Glenn Belen, D.D.S.

Dr. Belen is a 1979 graduate from U. S. F. and a 1982 graduate of the University of the Pacific Dental School. He has dedicated his life to providing you the best that dentistry has to offer. Dr. Belen completed a four-year advanced functional aesthetics program through the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum at the University of the Pacific in 2002. He is continually educating himself and his practice on the most recent dental techniques and approaches in order to serve you with advance, antiseptic, state-of-the-art, comfortable, and personalized dental care.

Dr. Belen has over 20 years of postdoctoral education, including the Periodontic Study Club. In his continuing education he has completed courses in Cosmetic Care, Pharmacology, Oral Sedation and Treatment Planning for Success With Implants. Dr. Belen is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, San Francisco Dental Society and the San Mateo Dental Society. Furthermore, he was on the Board of Directors for the Health Professions Alumni Society at USF and the Dental Career Guidance Committee. Dr. Belen is a former director of the San Francisco Dental Society and a former clinical instructor at UCSF School of Dentistry. He is also past President of the Mission Merchant's Association and an Assistant Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 42 in San Mateo. Dr. Belen is currently involved with the Pankey Institute where he is studying TMJ (dvance jaw pain therapy).

Over 25 years in dental practice
Undergraduate: University of San Francisco
Dental School: Universtiy of the Pacific Class of 1982

Continuing Education:
      Pacific Aesthetic Contnuum
      Pankey Institute
      Invisalign
      Over 24 years of Continuing Education courses

Member:
      American Dental Association
      California Dental Association
      American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
      Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International
      Pankey Institute Alumni Dentist
      Board of Director University of the Pacific Alumni Association
      Board of Director of the San Mateo County Dental Association

Hobbies:
      Swimming
      Jogging
      Yoga
      Bicycling

No longer accepting new patients

Elizabeth Vasco, D.D.S.
Over 25 years in dental practice
Undergraduate: Universtiy of San Francisco
Dental School: University of the Pacific Class of 1982

Continuing Education:
      Pankey Institute
      Pacific Aesthetic Contnuum
      Over 24 years of Continuing Education courses

Member:
      American Dental Association
      California Dental Association
      San Mateo County Dental Society
      Pankey Institute Alumni Dentist

Hobbies:
      Yoga
      Pilates
      Gardening
      Walking

Dr. Phuong Cheng
Dr. Phuong Cheng joined this practice in 2003 and has over seven years of dental practice experience. She graduated in the year 2000 from the University of California Los Angeles School of Dentistry and has completed over seven years of continuing education courses in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. She takes great pride in providing comfortable and thorough dentistry for her patients.

Member:
      American Dental Association
      California Dental Association
      San Francisco Dental Society

Hobbies:
      Enjoys Cooking
      Reading
      Hiking
      Spending Time with Family

Christopher J. Catalano, D.D.S.

''Taking care of my patients and their family's dental needs is my passion. Your smile is important to me and I want to make sure it is healthy. In addition to oral health, I believe that everyone deserves a smile that they can be proud of. I want all of my patients to feel great about their smile. I have extensive experience in cosmetic dentistry, and have spent the last 15 years focusing on aesthetic dentistry, especially smile makeovers and complex dental care. Listening to my patient's specific goals and transforming their smiles to match these goals is what I do best. The genuine care and comfort of my patients is of utmost importance to me. I pledge to provide the finest aesthetic dental care available in the world right here in San Francisco.''

Chris Catalano, D.D.S. graduated with honors from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in 1991. Upon graduation, Dr. Catalano was appointed a faculty member at the University where he excelled as an educator. Shortly after, he moved to San Diego where he practiced dentistry in San Diego for 13 years. During this time, Dr. Catalano focused his practice on aesthetic dentistry as an associate of renowned cosmetic dental educator Dr. David Hornbrook. This invaluable apprenticeship allowed Dr. Catalano to learn the artistic side of dentistry blended with the advanced technology of modern dentistry from one of dentistry's masters.

Dr. Catalano has served as an instructor in the Hornbrook Group live patient post graduate education program instructing dentists throughout the country on how to accomplish extreme cosmetic dental makeovers. He has also been active in the evaluation of new dental products, materials and technology with several dental manufacturers. He brings with him knowledge of complex cosmetic reconstructive dental care; lasers in dentistry, migraine headache prevention and treatment, computerized bite and jaw analysis as well as complex implant rehabilitation.

Dr Catalano is also a part time faculty instructor at the University of the Pacific Art Dugoni School of Dentistry where he continues to follow his passion for education.

Eugenia Skelley - Hygenist

Eugenia Skelley Graduated from the University of Southern California Dental School in 1993 with a BSDH. She joined the practice in 2007. Over the prior 15 years has worked in native American health and has completed courses in continuing eduction.

Hobbies :

exercising
enjoying be outdoors
movies
reading
spending time with friends and families