Our Team
At Sunny Smiles, our friendly team helps children and young adults keep their teeth healthy. Our pediatric dentists have special training in caring for children’s teeth and understand that every child has different needs.
We take time to listen to parents, answer their questions, and explain dental treatments in simple words. Whether your child needs a regular checkup, teeth cleaning, or dental treatment, we want every visit to be comfortable and stress-free.
Meet The Doctors
Dr. Sunil Ilapogu
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Sunil Ilapogu, also known as Dr. Sunny, was born and raised in Canada. After earning his bachelor’s degree at Canadian University College, he moved to California continuing his education and completing his pediatric dental residency at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry.
Dr. Daniel Nobel
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Nobel is a Southern California native and a true Bruin. He attended UCLA for his undergraduate studies and continued his education, training and specialization in pediatric dentistry at UCLA School of Dentistry. He even maintains a faculty position as lecturer for the division of pediatric dentistry.
Dr. Christine Tran
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Christine Tran is a Southern California native who graduated from University of California San Diego with dual degrees in biochemistry and psychology. She was then awarded her Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of Southern California and continued her post-doctoral training in pediatric dentistry at Louisiana State University and at the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans.
Dr. Joe Virata
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Joe Virata was born in Hawaii but spent most of his youth living in the San Francisco Bay Area. He graduated from UC Davis with dual degrees in neurobiology and psychology before going on to UCLA School of Dentistry to obtain his degree in dentistry. He then received his pediatric specialty training at Cincinnati Children’s® Hospital Medical Center.
Dr. Stephanie J. Bright
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Bright is a Board Certified pediatric dentist. Like most Angelenos, she is a Los Angeles transplant, born and raised in New York. Dr. Bright received her bachelor’s degree in neuroscience with a minor in Hispanic studies from the University of Pennsylvania in 2013. At Penn, Dr. Bright became fluent in Spanish and first discovered a passion for helping children as a tutor for underserved youth at a local Philadelphia (K-6) community school.
Dr. Anais Olivares
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Anais Olivares is a Ventura County native who is dedicated to serving her local community providing compassionate, high-quality dental care for children of all ages. She is especially passionate about helping children with special needs feel safe, supported, and confident in the dental chair.
