Multi-specialty dental care from a team of board-certified specialists and experienced general dentists, all under one roof at The Loft Dental Studio
Finding a dentist in Costa Mesa who can handle everything from routine cleanings to complex surgical procedures is not easy. Most dental offices focus on general dentistry alone and refer patients out for specialty work, which means coordinating between multiple offices, repeating imaging, and managing separate treatment plans. The Loft Dental Studio at 3151 Airway Ave, Suite F-103, eliminates that fragmentation by bringing three highly qualified doctors together in one practice.
Located in the heart of the South Coast Metro area, our office is conveniently positioned for residents throughout Costa Mesa. Whether you live near Mesa Verde, Eastside Costa Mesa, the Westside near Newport Boulevard, or the neighborhoods surrounding Fairview Park, our Airway Avenue location is centrally accessible. The office sits near John Wayne Airport and South Coast Plaza, an area most Costa Mesa residents know well. Parking is free and plentiful in our building complex, and the ground-floor suite provides easy access for patients of all mobility levels.
What sets The Loft Dental Studio apart from other dental practices in Costa Mesa is the depth of expertise available at every appointment. Dr. Chanook David Ahn is a Yale-trained, board-certified periodontist specializing in dental implants, gum disease treatment, and laser therapy. Dr. Elaine Lu is a UCLA-trained, board-certified prosthodontist who focuses on crowns, bridges, dentures, and full-mouth reconstruction. Dr. Yuliya Filipenka is an experienced general dentist providing preventive care, restorations, cosmetic treatments, and orthodontic evaluations. Together, they cover the full spectrum of dental needs without sending you elsewhere.
Dr. Yuliya Filipenka provides the foundation of dental health for our Costa Mesa patients. Her services include comprehensive oral examinations, digital X-rays, professional cleanings, tooth-colored composite fillings, and early detection of cavities, gum disease, and oral cancer. She takes a preventive-first approach, educating patients on proper brushing technique, flossing habits, and dietary factors that influence dental health. For patients who need restorative work, Dr. Filipenka places durable, natural-looking composite fillings and coordinates seamlessly with Dr. Ahn and Dr. Lu when more advanced treatment is indicated.
Dr. Chanook David Ahn brings fellowship-level surgical training from Yale to Costa Mesa. As a board-certified periodontist, he treats all stages of gum disease using both traditional and advanced approaches. His LANAP (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure) protocol uses a specialized PerioLase laser to selectively target diseased gum tissue while preserving healthy tissue and stimulating bone regeneration. This FDA-cleared procedure often allows patients to keep teeth that would otherwise require extraction. Dr. Ahn also performs dental implant placement using 3D CBCT-guided surgical planning, bone regeneration procedures including sinus lifts and ridge augmentations, gum grafting for receding gums, and crown lengthening for both functional and cosmetic purposes.
Dr. Elaine Lu completed her prosthodontic residency at UCLA, one of the premier programs in the country, and holds board certification from the American Board of Prosthodontics. Prosthodontists specialize in the design, fabrication, and fitting of dental prosthetics including porcelain crowns, fixed bridges, removable partial dentures, complete dentures, and implant-supported restorations. Dr. Lu excels at full-mouth rehabilitation cases where multiple teeth need restoration, combining functional precision with cosmetic artistry. Her training ensures that every crown, veneer, and bridge is engineered for optimal bite function, durability, and natural appearance.
Our Costa Mesa practice offers a full range of cosmetic dental treatments to enhance your smile. Porcelain veneers, professionally supervised teeth whitening, cosmetic bonding, and gum contouring are all available. Because our team includes both a prosthodontist and a periodontist, we can execute smile makeovers that address tooth shape, color, and alignment alongside gum symmetry and tissue health. Many cosmetic cases require adjustments to both the teeth and the surrounding soft tissue, and having both specialists in one office produces superior aesthetic results.
Dr. Ahn performs Wilckodontics, also known as Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics, a surgical technique that reduces orthodontic treatment time by stimulating bone remodeling around the teeth. This approach can compress years of orthodontic movement into months. Our team also provides orthodontic evaluations and can coordinate care with orthodontic specialists when traditional braces or clear aligner therapy is the best option for a patient.
Dental anxiety prevents many Costa Mesa residents from receiving the care they need. The Loft Dental Studio offers oral sedation and IV sedation options to ensure patient comfort during any procedure, from routine cleanings to complex surgical treatments. All sedation is administered and monitored by trained professionals who track vital signs throughout your visit.
Experience multi-specialty dental care where every treatment is handled by the right specialist. Call (714) 549-7030 or book online.
Schedule Your AppointmentDr. Ahn is a board-certified periodontist who completed his residency at Yale University. His clinical focus includes dental implant placement, laser periodontal therapy (LANAP), bone regeneration, gum grafting, and surgical management of advanced gum disease. He holds board certification from the American Board of Periodontology and stays current with continuing education in implant technology, regenerative techniques, and minimally invasive surgical approaches. His conservative philosophy prioritizes saving natural teeth whenever possible, recommending extraction and implants only when a tooth truly cannot be preserved.
Dr. Filipenka provides comprehensive general dental care with an emphasis on prevention and patient education. She performs examinations, cleanings, fillings, and cosmetic treatments including bonding and whitening. Her role as the primary care dentist in the practice means she is often the first to identify conditions that may require specialty intervention, and she coordinates closely with Dr. Ahn and Dr. Lu to create unified treatment plans that address every aspect of a patient's oral health.
Dr. Lu is a UCLA-trained, board-certified prosthodontist specializing in the restoration and replacement of teeth. Her expertise covers porcelain crowns, bridges, veneers, dentures, and implant-supported prosthetics. Prosthodontists undergo three years of additional training beyond dental school focused specifically on complex restorative cases, and Dr. Lu brings that advanced training to every case at Loft Dental. She is particularly skilled in full-mouth rehabilitation, working with patients who need extensive restorative treatment to rebuild both function and aesthetics.
The Loft Dental Studio offers a comprehensive range of services including general dentistry (exams, cleanings, fillings), periodontal treatment (gum disease therapy, LANAP laser treatment), dental implants (single tooth, full-arch, All-on-4), prosthodontics (crowns, bridges, dentures, veneers), cosmetic dentistry (whitening, bonding, smile makeovers), bone regeneration, gum grafting, sedation dentistry, and orthodontic evaluations. Our multi-specialty team means nearly every dental need can be addressed in one location.
Our office is at 3151 Airway Ave, Suite F-103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, in the South Coast Metro area near John Wayne Airport and South Coast Plaza. The location is easily accessible from the 405 and 55 freeways, with free parking available on site. We serve patients from all Costa Mesa neighborhoods including Mesa Verde, Eastside, Westside, and the areas surrounding Fairview Park and TeWinkle Park.
Yes, we work with most PPO dental insurance plans. Our administrative team verifies your benefits before treatment so you understand your coverage and out-of-pocket costs upfront. We also offer financing options for treatments not fully covered by insurance, helping patients access the care they need without financial barriers.
Loft Dental is a genuine multi-specialty dental practice. Having a board-certified periodontist, board-certified prosthodontist, and experienced general dentist under one roof means complex treatment plans involving gum therapy, implant surgery, and restorative work can be coordinated seamlessly. There is no need for referrals to outside specialists, repeated imaging, or fragmented care plans. Every doctor at Loft Dental collaborates directly on your treatment.
We accommodate urgent dental situations during our regular office hours, Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 6 PM. If you are experiencing severe tooth pain, a broken or knocked-out tooth, or signs of dental infection, call (714) 549-7030 and our team will prioritize getting you seen as soon as possible. For true medical emergencies involving difficulty breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, call 911 first.