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Matt Welebir DDS, DABOI/ID, FAAID*

General Dentist & Implant Specialist


Dr. Welebir obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), anesthesia training, and postgraduate implant education from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. Always on a search to gain more knowledge he completed a surgical residency in zygomatic implantology at the Malo Clinic in Lisbon, Portugal with the founder/inventor of Nobel Biocare’s All-on-4® treatment protocol, Dr. Palo Malo. Dr. Welebir holds state board licensure in both California and Nevada, as well as special permits for IV sedation anesthesia. He is a graduate of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, holds awards from both the American Association of Endodontists and the American Academy of Dental Practice Administration, and has been a certified provider of Invisalign® orthodontics in conjunction with implant dentistry since 2001.

Dr. Welebir is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry (the first doctor to obtain the credential in the State of Nevada), a Fellow with the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and a Fellow with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is also a member of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, American Dental Association, Nevada Dental Association, and the Southern Nevada Dental Society.

In his free time, Dr. Welebir enjoys most outdoor pursuits, particularly surfing, snow skiing, scuba diving, and racing motorcycles. He plays multiple musical instruments and loves to cook, spend time with his wife and two sons. He also enjoys listening to his ever-expanding vinyl music collection and makes an effort to pursue his ultimate passion, free-dive spearfishing (ask him about it!), whenever possible.

Natalie Hohensee, DDS, MACM

Family and General Dentist


Natalie Hohensee, DDS, MACM is a third-generation Loma Linda University School of Dentistry graduate. Since finishing dental school in 2008, she has cared for patients in the inland empire, focusing on preventive and biomimetic dentistry. In 2016, she became an assistant professor at her alma mater and began a learning journey as an educator. She completed a master degree in Academic Medicine from Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, in August 2019. Her academic interests include whole-person care, learner wellbeing, and assessment. Her family includes her husband K.C., an assistant chaplain at Loma Linda University and their two daughters, Elliot and Poppy. They enjoy music, swimming, and camping together. 

Brian Goodacre, DDS, MSD, FACP

Prosthodontist Specialist


Dr. Brian J. Goodacre was born in Indiana and moved to Redlands, California when he was 8 years old. He attended Loma Linda Academy and moved away for college to Walla Walla University. He then returned home for dental school receiving his DDS from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2013. He completed a four-and-a-half-year combined program in Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2017, earning an MSD degree. He is a former assistant professor at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry.

John Won, DDS, MS, FACP

Prosthodontist Specialist


Dr. John Won is a dual specialist in Dental Implants and Prosthodontics.  He received his DDS degree, an MS in Prosthodontics, and an Advanced Education certificate in Implant Dentistry from the Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry where he currently serves as the Head of the Division of General Dentistry.  He was awarded the Teacher of the Year award at LLUSD in 2013.  He is a board-certified Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists, an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and a Councilor of the American Dental Education Association Section on Prosthodontics.  

Dr Won has a heart for service and has led mission trips to Honduras, Korea, Thailand, Mexico and participates in outreach activities through LLUSD.  In his spare time, he enjoys music, gardening, obstacle course racing, and traveling the world with his wife. 

Sarah Goodacre, DDS

Family and General Dentist


Dr. Sarah Goodacre is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. She graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry with her DDS degree in 2015. Following graduation, she completed a General Practice Residency at the Loma Linda VA. She is currently a Staff Dentist and the Dental General Practice Residency Director at the Loma Linda VA.

Dr. Goodacre became part of the DFA family in July 2016. Her goal is to provide the highest quality of care to each patient in a fun, relaxed office environment.

When not treating patients, she enjoys spending time with her family, baking, reading and being outdoors.

Milton Vega, DDS

Family and General Dentist


Dr. Milton M. Vega graduated with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Loma Linda University after earning his bachelor’s degree in Biology from La Sierra University. Dr. Vega has a passion for service and enjoys to volunteer with local organizations including the California Dental Association and the Adventist Medical Evangelism Network (AMEN). His goal is to make all his patients feel comfortable and assured they are getting the best dental care. He welcomes question and concerns since he takes great joy in teaching patients the value of optimal oral health. Dr. Vega recognizes the value of being part of a professional community and is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry. When not at the office, Dr. Vega enjoys hiking, drawing, playing board games and attending church functions with his wife and family.

Candice Lewis

RDA/ OFFICE MANAGER


I graduated in June 2004 with an AS degree in Dental Assisting at Chaffey College. I graduated on the Dean list which I’m so proud of. I started my journey here at DFA in October 2008 as a Register Back Office Assistant where I developed an amazing relationship with my patients. I look forward to what the future has to offer in dentistry and the continuing of education. I have three beautiful Girls an amazing and supportive husband, I cherish family and my relationship with God. If I’m not in the office you can find my at the softball field watching my oldest and youngest daughter Jordann and Jenna play travel ball and Rec ball, or in the Gym watching my middle daughter Jaylen do competitive Gymnastics and Cheer. I chose to go into dentistry because I always enjoyed the dentist as a little girl. I also enjoy helping people get their healthy smiles and feeling comfortable with their mouth.

Terri Bennet

RDH/ Back Office Manager


Teri Bennett has been in the dental field for over 25 years. She began as an instrument sterilizer in her orthodontist’s office at the age of 18 and became a dental assistant six months later. She remained working in that office for eight years while attending school for dental hygiene. In August of 1998, she began as one of 24 students accepted to the Cerritos College Dental Hygiene program where clinical studies were conducted at the UCLA School of Dentistry and affiliated clinics in the Los Angeles/Orange County area including two VA facilities in West LA and Long Beach. In May of 2000, she graduated with highest honors, receiving not only recognition as one of four students selected for clinical rotation in the Advanced General Dentistry Clinic at UCLA, but also the prestigious Clinician of the Year Award and Golden Scaler Award presented by Hu-Friedy for the graduating class of 2000. After receiving state board licensure, she began with Dental Faculty Associates in August of 2000 and has been here ever since. She married Sean Bennett in 2003 and cut back to part time after having her son Brayden in 2006. Her daughter Kolbie followed in 2008 and after those valued years of only part time work while her kids were little, she is now back with DFA full time as a hygienist and supervisor for the hygiene team. She enjoys spending her free time keeping score for her son’s travel baseball team and attending meets for her competitive gymnast daughter. If she’s not in the office, it is usually because her children’s sports have them traveling across the country to Arizona, Nevada, Tennessee, Florida and New York! Teri credits Dental Faculty as being her career “home” and where she “grew-up”. She truly loves being a hygienist and the life-long relationships she’s developed with her patients.

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Saturday Closed
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Monday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed