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Welcome to Mission Viejo Dental Associates
Family Dentistry in Mission Viejo, CA
Welcome to Mission Viejo Dental Associates, our goal is to make sure that every dental visit is an excellent experience. Our caring team takes pride in offering high-quality dental care and addressing your questions and concerns to help you enjoy your visit. Our office provides dental care for the entire family to help establish excellent oral health from a young age for smiles that remain beautiful and healthy for a lifetime.
Our dental office utilizes the latest and best dental technology and services to provide you with excellent dental care. If you have any questions, you can always contact our office and let our friendly staff assist you. We look forward to your first visit to Mission Viejo Dental Associates!

Dentist Near You.
Mission Viejo Dental Associates is conveniently located in the heart of South Orange County. We serve the Mission Viejo area, including neighborhoods in South Orange County: Lake Forrest, Laguna Hills, Rancho Santa Margarita, Ladera Ranch, Aliso Viejo, and Irvine area.

Office Hours
Monday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Tuesday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Wednesday | 10:00 am – 7:00 pm |
Thursday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Friday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |

Meet Our Doctors.
Dr. Kristen Tran, DDS
Dr. Kristen Tran graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry (Go Colts!), where she received the degree of dental surgery and graduated clinically at the top of her class. Dr. Tran received her Bachelor of Science degree in biology and psychology from the University of California Irvine. She continues to study cosmetic dentistry to insure that the latest technology is being utilized for our patients’ benefit. Dr. Tran is also Invisalign Certified. She enjoys every opportunity away from work with her beautiful daughter.

Dr. Steven Edwards, DDS
Dr. Steven Edwards is a 1986 graduate of the USC School of Dentistry. He also holds degrees in Biology and Dental Laboratory Technology, as well as a certificate in personal fitness training.
A resident of Laguna Niguel since 1987, he has practiced in South Orange County and San Diego County for over 32 years. Most notably, he worked on the Southern California Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base from 2002 to 2007 caring for the families of our brave soldiers. He enjoys doing all phases of dentistry, and has performed many full mouth reconstructions and cosmetic makeovers. Whatever your dental needs are, Dr. Edwards can help you.


Associations and Accolades
Our office is a proud member of many associations. We stay up to date on the latest in dental technology to ensure you have the most satisfying visit.

New Patient Experience!
$100 Off Dental Services.* Contact us below to claim offer. Book an AppointmentFrequently Asked Questions
Are you taking new patients? and do you take walk-ins?
Yes! We are accepting new patients, click on Request an Appointment to schedule your first appointment. You can also check out our Your First Visit page to be more informed on what you need. As for walk-ins, we will do our best to try to fit you in, but please make an appointment ahead if possible.
Do you accept my insurance? and how much is my insurance going to pay?
We accept most PPO insurances, see the list below. But if you would like to make sure that we accept your insurance feel free to call us to confirm your specific insurance.
- PPO: Aetna, Ameritas, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross/BlueShield PPO, Cigna, Delta Dental, Dental Tricare & Federal Program, First Dental Health, Guardian, Metlife, Principal Financial Group, United Concordia, United Healthcare.
- *Accepted but not in the network: Healthnet, Lincoln Financial Group, Standard, UMR.
- HMO: Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, Delta Care USA, Metlife HMO (safeguard), Humana
As for how much your insurance will cover, it depends on your insurance and the type of coverage that you have, please call the office to receive more specifics.
When to see an emergency dentist? and do you take dental emergency?
Any time you are in excruciating pain that over the counter medicine cannot treat or a tooth has been knocked out. Fortunately, we take dental emergencies. Give us a call as soon as possible so that we can try and fit you in on the same day. We understand that dental emergencies are not planned so we will do the most we can to relieve your pain. Don’t wait for the pain to get worse, call our office as soon as you can.

Mission Viejo, CA Family and Cosmetic Dental Office. Call our friendly staff today.
Office Hours
Monday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Tuesday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Wednesday | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Thursday | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Friday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Office Hours
Monday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Tuesday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Wednesday | 10:00 am – 7:00 pm |
Thursday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Friday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |