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Growing up as the son of a dentist, the importance of chair-side manner was instilled in me. My aim is to present my patients with a friendly, pleasant experience while upholding the highest standard of patient care.
– Djavan Wharton-Lake DDS
Djavan Wharton-Lake
Endodontist DDS
About Me
After graduating dental school in 2014, I moved to California to begin my dental career. As a former Division I NCAA athlete, I am an avid sports fan who still enjoys competing whenever the chance presents itself. I owe all of my success to my West Indian parents.
Professional Associations
American Association of Endodontists
Awards
UNC Academic Achievement Award for African Americans 2005
Delta Dental Award 2014
Organization of Teachers of Oral Diagnosis Award 2014
Volunteer/Service Experience
Give Kids A Smile, S.O.M.E. (So Others Might Eat)
Favorites
I bleed Tar Heel Blue. I am a huge Green Bay Packers fan. My favorite actor is Denzel Washington. My favorite place is Maracas Beach in Trinidad and Tobago.
Education
DDS
Howard University College of Dentistry; Washington D.C.
BA
Biology, University of North Carolina; Chapel Hill, NC
Specialty Certificate
Endodontics, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California; Los Angeles, CA
Residency
GPR, Harbor-University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
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