Our Willow Bend Dentists

Dr. Doan was born and raised in Dallas, Texas and received his undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Austin where he received his Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry. The following year he received an additional bachelor’s degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) in Dental Laboratory Science where he was able to hone his lab and hand skills. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree (DDS) at The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry (OUCOD).

Dr. Doan has an emphasis on quality dentistry, building relationships, patient satisfaction, and a lifelong pursuit towards excellence. To him, his patients are family and they always come first. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and Texas Dental Association.

Dr. Doan likes to travel, enjoys rock climbing, and loves nature and all outdoor activities. During his free time, he is currently training to become a contestant on American Ninja Warrior.

Dr. Jennifer Dinh is a Dallas native who grew up in Coppell, Texas. She received her Bachelors in Science Degree in Biology from the University of Texas at Dallas. She continued her studies at Texas A&M College of Dentistry, where she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery.  

Dr. Dinh has a passion for building strong relationships with her guests by providing care and compassionate dentistry. She believes that quality care starts first with mutual understanding and trust. Therefore, she has committed herself to continue learning and providing exceptional dental care to the community around her.  

Outside of the office, she likes to spend time with her family and friends, try new restaurants in Dallas, and take classes at barre studios. 

Dr. Nicholas Breig is deeply committed to providing the highest level of Oral Surgery services with empathy and compassion- traits that have been implanted over many years of advanced training. After graduating through an accelerated route with a BS in Biology from Brigham Young University, his studies took him to the Bay Area, where he attended dental school at UCSF attaining his dental degree (DDS). His interests in medicine and oral surgery took him to Southern California, where he received his medical degree (MD) from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He then completed an internship in General Surgery with a focus on surgical oncology, trauma surgery, and critical care. Following this, Dr. Breig returned to dentistry to refine his skills in full scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, including complex dental extractions, dental implant surgery, and general anesthesia. During his final year of training, he served as Chief Resident under nationally renowned surgeons. 

After his rigorous training, Dr. Breig joined the Kaiser Permanente Medical Group in Santa Clara as a Senior Physician in the Maxillofacial Surgery Department, specializing in reconstructive jaw surgery. At Stanford University School of Medicine, he held an academic appointment and actively trained residents in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He also held an academic appointment at Loma Linda University in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. During this time, he achieved diplomate status with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 

Dr. Breig is a proud 5-Palm Eagle Scout, speaks the Thai language fluently, has completed two marathons and a 50km ultramarathon, loves spending time with his wife and son, and loves all water sports. His favorite book is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. He is from Yorba Linda, California. 

Dr. Varun Kulkarni has served as a Faculty for Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Midwestern University.

Currently a full-time private practitioner, Dr. Kulkarni combines his teaching abilities and clinical skills to deliver exceptional patient care. Additionally, Dr. Kulkarni has published over 50 articles in Immunology, Periodontology, Implant surgery, Oral Surgery, Esthetic, and Plastics surgery and has presented numerous lectures and surgical demonstrations. He has also lectured nationally and internationally on dental implants and periodontal procedures. He also serves on the Editorial Boards of many peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Kulkarni is the recipient of the Distinguished Nobel Biocare Fellowship and Straumann Implant Fellowship. 

As your Orthodontist, our team will treat you as if you are a member of our family in our facility. Together we will address all of your concerns and create a treatment plan to give you the beautiful smile that you deserve. Dr. Karkuri graduated with honors from Garyounis University College of Dentistry Libya and earned his Bachelor in Dental Surgery degree in 2006. After working for three years as a General Dental practitioner, he continued to pursue his dream of becoming a specialist in Orthodontics at New York University College of Dentistry and graduated with a specialty degree in 2015. Later that year, he became board certified in Orthodontics.

He has 13 years of clinical practice experience in various settings, 10 of those years were dedicated to being a specialist in Orthodontics, which gives him the clinical experience to take care of complex Orthodontic cases with various techniques, including Invisalign, Traditional and Clear braces. With his knowledge, clinical skills, compassion, and the care of our staff–we will strive to give you the best dental experience.