About Us

What Sets Compass Dental Arts Apart?

At Compass Dental Arts, guiding our patients to establish and maintain optimal dental health is our passion. Dr. David Ka Lai, Dr. Monica Wu, and the rest of our team provide personalized, friendly, and comfortable care and create an atmosphere where patients feel secure, heard, and respected.

Contact Compass Dental Arts today to schedule an appointment with our experienced dentists in San Jose, California.

Why Choose Our Team?

We understand that a variety of factors affect the way our patients feel about their dental services, which is why we work hard to ensure our people, atmosphere, and technologies are exceptional.

Our people: Rather than dictating specific treatments, Dr. Lai and Dr. Wu review options with the patient, transparently discuss the pros and cons of each, and empower the individual to make informed decisions about care. Additionally, each member of our customer service and clinical staff is highly trained, responsive, and attentive. Everyone has been chosen because of their skills, as well as their passion for providing a warm and safe dental experience that exceeds patients’ expectations. Our doctors and team embrace continual learning to stay current on the latest high-tech, conservative dental technologies, and methodologies. Just as strongly, our experienced dentists in San Jose, California emphasize patient education, tailored to the individual’s clinical and personal needs. We offer useful, practical advice and guidance to support patients as they make positive nutritional, lifestyle, and home dental hygiene changes.

Commonly Asked Questions

How does River Oaks Office ensure a comfortable dental experience?

At River Oaks Office, we ensure a comfortable dental experience by fostering an environment where patients feel heard and respected. Our team is responsive and attentive, providing care that is tailored to each individual's needs. We believe in empowering our patients through education, offering practical advice for positive lifestyle and home dental hygiene changes. Our approach to dental care is patient-centric, focusing on making the experience as warm and safe as possible.

What kind of patient education does River Oaks Office offer?

River Oaks Office offers comprehensive patient education that is customized to each individual's clinical and personal needs. Our experienced dentists in San Jose, California, provide useful and practical advice to help patients make informed decisions about their dental health. This includes guidance on nutritional choices, lifestyle adjustments, and home dental hygiene practices. We believe that an informed patient is better equipped to maintain optimal dental health, and we are dedicated to providing the resources and knowledge necessary to support our patients' dental journey.

  • Our atmosphere: We have designed our San Jose dental offices to be welcoming, relaxing spaces, where patients are assured they are in caring hands. From inviting reception areas to well-cushioned and supportive treatment chairs, we want patients to feel at ease. We understand that some anxious patients feel more relaxed in the presence of a furry friend, which is why we welcome patients to bring their companion along for appointments. We also have in-house emotional support dogs and happily make them available at a patient’s request.
  • Our technologies: Our doctors and staff are all trained on the newest technologies to ensure the highest quality dental care possible. We utilize digital x-rays, digital patient chart systems and communication—including two-way texting, as well as laser dentistry, video conferencing for teledentistry, and intraoral camera monitoring to streamline treatment and produce effective results.
  • Eco-Friendly: We care about being green which is why we implement the following practices - digital radiography, computerized charts, email & text reminders, electronic insurance filing, in-office recycling, paper goodie bags, water conservation toilets and energy-efficient lighting.

Call us today at (408) 317-7400 to schedule an appointment with our San Jose dentists.

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A REASON TO SMILE

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE?
  • Top Notch Staff Image Top Notch Staff

    Each member of our team is highly trained, responsive, and attentive. Everyone is dedicated to providing a warm and safe dental experience that exceeds patients’ expectations.

  • Patient Involvement Image Patient Involvement

    We encourage each patients involvement in their treatment and empower the individual to make informed decisions about their care after gaining a full understanding of their options.

  • Overall Health Image Overall Health

    Our care goes beyond the chair, we offer useful, practical advice and guidance to support patients as they make positive nutritional, lifestyle, and home dental hygiene changes.

  • Dog Friendly Image Dog Friendly

    Furry friends can ease anxieties; we welcome patients to bring their companion along to appointments. We also have in-house emotional support dogs and happily make them available.

  • Focus on Education Image Focus on Education

    We embrace continual learning to stay current on the latest high-tech, conservative dental technologies and methodologies. We also emphasize patient education, tailored to the individual’s needs.

  • Comfortable Atmosphere Image Comfortable Atmosphere

    Our San Jose dental offices are welcoming, relaxing spaces where patients are assured they are in caring hands. From inviting reception areas to well-cushioned and supportive treatment chairs, we want patients to feel at ease.

THE TEAM TO GUIDE YOU

  • Dr. David Ka Lai Photo
    Dr. David Ka Lai

    Dentist

    Dr. David Lai completed his Advanced Education General Dentistry (AEGD) residency in upstate Rochester, New York. During his studies, he focused on surgeries as well as complex dental treatment to ensure that he could care for his patients with correct methods and materials.
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  • Dr. Monica Wu Photo
    Dr. Monica Wu

    Dentist

    Dr. Wu’s commitment to continuing education ensures that patients are offered the latest diagnostic, preventive, and treatment options.
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