Three specialists under one roof — just 10 minutes from Balboa, Corona del Mar, and Newport Coast at our Costa Mesa practice
Newport Beach is home to some of Orange County's most discerning residents, and when it comes to dental care, quality matters more than convenience. While there are dental offices within Newport Beach itself, finding a practice that combines board-certified specialty care with comprehensive general dentistry is rare. The Loft Dental Studio in Costa Mesa, just 10 minutes from nearly every Newport Beach neighborhood, delivers exactly that combination.
Whether you are driving from the Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Island, Corona del Mar, Lido Isle, Newport Coast, or the Fashion Island area, our office at 3151 Airway Ave is a quick trip along Bristol Street or the 73 freeway. Many Newport Beach patients tell us the drive is shorter than their commute to Fashion Island. The office is located in the South Coast Metro corridor near South Coast Plaza and John Wayne Airport, an area that most Newport Beach residents frequent for shopping, dining, and travel.
Newport Beach residents expect a high standard of care, and our multi-specialty team delivers it. Rather than visiting one office for cleanings, another for gum treatment, and a third for crowns or implants, you can receive all of these services from board-certified specialists and an experienced general dentist who work together daily. This integrated model produces better outcomes because every doctor is aware of your full treatment history and can collaborate in real time on complex cases.
Dr. Yuliya Filipenka anchors the practice with thorough preventive dental care. Her approach begins with detailed digital imaging and a comprehensive oral health evaluation that goes beyond checking for cavities. She screens for early signs of gum disease, oral cancer, temporomandibular joint issues, and bite problems. Regular cleanings with Dr. Filipenka include personalized oral hygiene coaching based on your specific risk factors. For patients who need restorative work, she provides tooth-colored fillings, inlays, onlays, and coordinates with the specialists in the practice for more complex treatments.
Gum disease affects nearly half of adults over 30, and Newport Beach is no exception. Dr. Chanook David Ahn provides the full range of periodontal treatments, from deep cleanings (scaling and root planing) for early-stage gum disease to surgical intervention for advanced cases. His LANAP laser protocol offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional gum surgery, using a precise laser wavelength to remove diseased tissue and stimulate bone regrowth without scalpels or sutures. For patients with gum recession, Dr. Ahn performs connective tissue grafts and pinhole surgical techniques to restore gum tissue and protect exposed root surfaces.
Missing teeth affect both function and confidence. Dr. Ahn places dental implants using 3D Cone Beam CT imaging for precise surgical planning. Single-tooth implants, implant-supported bridges, and full-arch restorations including All-on-4 are all available. For patients who have experienced bone loss from prolonged tooth absence or periodontal disease, Dr. Ahn performs bone regeneration procedures such as guided bone grafting, sinus lifts, and ridge augmentations to rebuild the jawbone before implant placement. PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) therapy from the patient's own blood accelerates healing after surgical procedures.
Dr. Elaine Lu brings UCLA-level prosthodontic training to every crown, bridge, and denture case. Her specialty covers the full range of dental restorations: single porcelain crowns matched precisely to adjacent teeth, multi-unit bridges that span gaps without implants when appropriate, removable partial and complete dentures, and implant-retained prosthetics. Dr. Lu's meticulous approach to bite analysis and occlusion ensures that every restoration functions comfortably for years. For patients needing extensive work, her full-mouth rehabilitation protocols rebuild entire dentitions from the ground up.
Crooked or misaligned teeth are more than a cosmetic concern; they increase the risk of decay, gum disease, and abnormal wear. Our team evaluates orthodontic needs and can coordinate clear aligner therapy or refer to trusted orthodontic partners when braces are indicated. Dr. Ahn also offers Wilckodontics (Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics), a surgical-orthodontic technique that can reduce treatment timelines by stimulating rapid bone remodeling. This option is particularly popular with Newport Beach adults who want faster results from their orthodontic treatment.
From porcelain veneers crafted by Dr. Lu to gum recontouring performed by Dr. Ahn, our cosmetic services address every element of your smile. Professional teeth whitening, composite bonding, and crown lengthening for a gummy smile are all part of our cosmetic menu. The collaboration between a prosthodontist and periodontist produces naturally harmonious results that many single-dentist offices cannot replicate.
Regardless of the procedure, patient comfort is a priority. The Loft Dental Studio offers oral sedation for moderate anxiety and IV sedation for patients who need deeper relaxation during longer or more complex procedures. Vital signs are continuously monitored throughout any sedated appointment.
Just 10 minutes from Balboa, Corona del Mar, and Newport Coast. Call (714) 549-7030 or book online.
Schedule Your AppointmentThe typical dental experience involves a general dentist who refers you out for anything beyond basic fillings. You then navigate different offices, different schedules, and different treatment philosophies. At Loft Dental, Dr. Filipenka, Dr. Ahn, and Dr. Lu work in the same building, share the same records, and develop treatment plans together. When Dr. Filipenka identifies gum recession during a routine exam, she can walk down the hall and consult Dr. Ahn. When Dr. Ahn places an implant, Dr. Lu designs the restoration that goes on top. This level of coordination eliminates gaps in care and produces consistently superior results.
Every patient at Loft Dental benefits from 3D CBCT imaging that provides a complete three-dimensional view of teeth, bone, nerves, and sinuses. This technology informs treatment decisions across all specialties in the practice, from implant placement angles to bone graft volume calculations to orthodontic planning. Digital impressions eliminate messy traditional molds, and PRF therapy harnesses the patient's own biology to speed healing.
Dr. Ahn's approach to dental care starts with preservation. If a tooth can be saved through periodontal treatment, he will pursue that path before recommending extraction and implants. This conservative philosophy extends across the practice: minimal intervention when possible, maximum precision when treatment is needed. Newport Beach patients appreciate this thoughtful, evidence-based approach that prioritizes long-term oral health over unnecessary procedures.
Our office at 3151 Airway Ave, Suite F-103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 is approximately 10 minutes from most Newport Beach neighborhoods. Residents of Balboa Island, Corona del Mar, Newport Coast, Lido Isle, and the Fashion Island area can reach us quickly via Bristol Street or the 73 freeway. The office is in the South Coast Metro area near South Coast Plaza and John Wayne Airport.
Our practice includes three doctors covering distinct specialties: Dr. Chanook David Ahn is a Yale-trained, board-certified periodontist (gum disease, implants, bone grafting, laser therapy); Dr. Elaine Lu is a UCLA-trained, board-certified prosthodontist (crowns, bridges, dentures, veneers, full-mouth rehabilitation); and Dr. Yuliya Filipenka is an experienced general dentist (exams, cleanings, fillings, preventive care, cosmetic treatments). This team composition means virtually every dental need can be handled in-house.
Yes. Our cosmetic dental services include porcelain veneers designed and placed by Dr. Lu, professional teeth whitening, cosmetic bonding, gum contouring and crown lengthening by Dr. Ahn, and comprehensive smile makeovers that combine multiple treatments. Having a prosthodontist and periodontist working together on cosmetic cases ensures both teeth and gums are optimized for the most natural, balanced result.
Yes. Dr. Ahn is a board-certified periodontist who specializes in dental implant placement. He uses 3D CBCT imaging for precise surgical planning and offers single-tooth implants, implant-supported bridges, and full-arch solutions such as All-on-4. He also performs bone grafting, sinus lifts, and ridge augmentation for patients who need additional jawbone volume before implant placement. Dr. Lu then designs the prosthetic crown or bridge that completes the restoration.
The Loft Dental Studio is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. We are closed on weekends. To schedule an appointment, call (714) 549-7030 or use the online booking system on our website. We recommend scheduling in advance for comprehensive exams and specialty consultations, though we do our best to accommodate same-day urgent needs.