Dr. Ryan Watkins
- Diplomate of the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology
- Fellow in Anesthesiology from American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
- Active member of the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists
I am a licensed dentist who is trained and credentialed in anesthesiology. I have dedicated my private practice to in-office general anesthesia and IV sedation for general dentistry. After finishing dental school at Loma Linda School of Dentistry, I realized the benefit of combining the tools of anesthesiology and dentistry for those patients who needed more complicated procedures as well as those suffering from anxiety.
My anesthesiology training experience was completed at the following locations: the Anesthesiology Department and Internal Medicine Department at Riverside County Regional Medical Center, the Anesthesiology Department at Loma Linda University Medical Center, and the Surgery Center for Dentistry at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. I have successfully treated thousands of patients over the years. I have experience in administering anesthesia for endodontics (root canals), periodontics (gum surgery), implants, oral surgery, and pediatric procedures. I have three children of my own, and my love and desire has always been for treating children.
Dr. Joel Altshul
Dr. Joel Altshul grew up in the Los Angeles area, then in 1974, moved to San Diego to attend UCSD, where he graduated with a BS degree in biology. He was then accepted to Washington University, St Louis, School of Dental Medicine, where he earned his DMD degree in 1982. He practiced general dentistry for 11 years before returning to school for his post-graduate training in Endodontics at Oregon Health Sciences University in 1996. Dr. Altshul wanted to move back to North San Diego County and, in 1997, opened a private practice in Vista, CA, where he practiced for 25 years. In 2021, he closed his practice and joined Dreamtime Dentistry.
Dr. Altshul spends his free time surfing, mountain biking, skiing, hiking, and spending time with his wife, children, and dogs. He plans to practice endodontics for many more years.
Dr. Kyung Boen
Dr. Boen is a general dentist with over 3 decades of experience. She was born in South Korea and moved to the United States just before high school. Dr. Boen decided to become a dentist after attending a high school 2-week summer workshop held at the Oregon Health & Science University Dental School, the very same dental school she later graduated from.
After graduating dental school, Dr. Boen focused on cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics and dental implants. She flew all over the country to take courses on these subjects from preeminent dentists. Dr. Boen could often be seen during her lunchtime reading dental journals on the latest dental technology, materials and techniques. Even now, she commonly spends Sunday mornings taking a dental webinar.
Dr. Boen is married and has two children, a boy and a girl. She also has two German Shepherds. Dr. Boen loves to garden around her house and Costco shopping. She enjoys going out to eat, but also likes to make dinner at home on the weekends. Her idea of relaxing is sitting next to her husband and watching a Korean drama.