Our Team

Dr. Mohamed Soliman graduated from Cairo University Dental Medicine School in 2004 with the highest honors, and he has been practicing in the Elk Grove area for more than 10 years. His goal is to provide outstanding care to all his patients and help them gain confidence in their smiles. He is kind, compassionate, and committed to making the experience at our office smooth and enjoyable for everyone. Dr. Soliman is a member of the ADA®, and he continues his education every year through his membership in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He also received an award for America's Top Dentist for Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in 2013 from the Consumer Research Council of America. Dr. Soliman is committed to providing our patients with top care and practicing heightened sterilization standards. We have improved our already rigid sterilization standards and requirements to eliminate the possibility of disease transmission. Rest assured, we know how to best protect our patients and team.

Dr. John Lu comes from Southern California with a combined background in mechanical engineering with a passion for dentistry to deliver precise, compassionate care. After graduating from UCLA in 2005 and working as an engineer at The Boeing Company, he pursued his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at UCSF School of Dentistry, graduating in 2014. Dr. Lu has advanced training in implantology through TCP Implant Marathon, Global Dental Implant Academy and the California Implant Institute, where he gained expertise in implants, sinus lifts, and full-arch “All-on-X” rehabilitation. He is dedicated to restoring smiles and function with a patient-centered approach, and is known for his warm, approachable manner that helps patients feel comfortable and confident about their treatment.

Joel has been a member of our team since 2018, bringing years of experience with him. He started in dentistry in 1999 as a registered dental assistant, then became a manager before returning to school and graduating as a hygienist in 2011. Being in this role, he gets to educate patients about their overall periodontal health and make sure his patients understand the importance of coming to their hygiene and cleaning appointments. Joel is married with three kids. Outside the office, he enjoys bowling, snowboarding, and playing the guitar, which he has done since he was nine years old.

Nisar is one of our dedicated Registered Dental Hygienists at Smile Maker Implant and General Dentistry. He graduated from Sacramento City College Dental Hygiene program. Nisar has said that working as a healthcare provider is his dream job. It allows him to serve our community with great skills and knowledge. His everyday goal at work is helping patients achieve optimal oral health. It is part of the job to educate with scientifically proven data. He believes in a compassionate approach to dental care, since oral health relates to overall health. Oral health awareness is important to prevent oral infection and obtain healthy dentition. Outside of work, Nisar is a responsible man to his beloved wife and parents. He enjoys spending time with family and friends. Nisar’s hobbies are working out, swimming, hiking, camping and playing games. “Being around family is blessing and gives more energy to serve my community better.”

With her fun-loving, artistic and nurturing personality, dentistry was a natural career choice for Angela. In the field since 1996, Angela’s advanced certification stems from a commitment to ongoing education and professional development. Integrating her artistic talents into her clinical work allows her to focus with the esthetics of dental restorations involving color matching, shaping and designing of dental prosthetics that not only restore function, but also improve appearance. She loves to mentor and share her techniques with other assistants. Her role in our office is critical in enhancing the efficiency and quality of care, providing both clinical and administrative support to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.