About the Doctors

Grant Rickey, DDS Attended University of the Pacific and graduated with a BA Biology in 1973. He attended the UOP School of Dentistry and graduated in 1977. In addition, Dr Rickey has completed advanced training at The Foundation of Orthopedics and Orthodontics. He received a certificate in Oral Surgery from Letterman Hospital and received training from the Academy of Pain Management. He is also certified in Accupunture. More recently, Dr. Rickey has completed additional training in dental implants and loves the change this technology has made in dentistry.  Dr. Rickey is now studying at Misch International Implant Institute The Misch International Implant Institute™ was developed in 1984 to help set and elevate the standard of care in implant dentistry using a hands-on approach. Now world renown, the Institute’s goal is to remain at the forefront of implant dentistry through research, education and its unique clinical applications. Using these tools and a well-trained faculty, the Institute is able to provide its students with the most progressive and documented information.

Wesley Wong, DDS Attended UCSD and graduated with a Masters in Biochemistry. He graduated from UOP School of Dentistry in 1998.  In addition, Dr. Wong continues to strive for excellence by maintaining an active study in implants and orthodontics traveling around the country to attend lectures from the most prestigious experts. In the past 4 years he has received extensive training in both implants and orthodontics. Over the next few years, Dr. Wong plans to enhance his training in esthetic dentistry by attending the world reknowned LVI ciriculum.   Dr. Wong lives in Modesto, plays hockey, and takes an active part in family life. Dr. Wong is now studying at The Las Vegas Institute Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies is the world's premier post-graduate dental teaching center. LVI specializes in training the best cosmetic (or aesthetic) and neuromuscular dentists. Practicing dentists from all over the globe come to LVI to advance their education, knowledge, and expertise. Graduates of LVI are among the finest, most progressive dentists in the world. Founded in 1995, LVI was established to educate, guide, and support dentists in the delivery of the most advanced, superior, patient-based care possible. www.leadingdentists.com/

Teo Manaois, DDS Dr. Manaois was born and raised in San Francisco. He attended the University of the Pacific where he majored in Biology. Dr. Manaois graduated from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in 1997. He completed the University of the Pacific AEGD (advanced education in general dentistry) residency in 1999. He has also served as part time faculty at the UOP Dental School. More recently, Dr. Manaois completed further training in orthodontics and is Invisalign certified.

Peter Kim, DDS Born in Connecticut but spent most of his life in Kansas City where he attended the University of Kansas and obtained his BA in biology before attending dental school at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  Dr. Kim sees patients of all ages. Dr. Kim is an Invisalign certified provider and has also completed additional training in orthodontics.

Judy Chau, DDS Dr. Chau was born in San Jose and grew up in Fremont, CA. She attended UC San Diego where she majored in Human Biology. She graduated from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in 2010. Dr. Chau is currently training in orthodontics and is Invisalign certified.