Joshua J. Solomon, D.D.S., M.S.
Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Joshua J. Solomon, or “Dr. Josh” as he is known to his patients, is a second-generation pediatric dentist. He is a graduate of the University of the Pacific with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and a D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery). Dr. Josh is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Following dental school, Dr. Josh completed an additional two-year specialty residency in pediatrics at the University of Texas Dental Branch – Houston; located in the largest medical center in the world. While training in an institution with such vast resources, Dr. Josh was able to treat a wide variety of healthy and special needs patients.
Dr. Josh, his wife, Kara, a speech and language pathologist, and two daughters live locally and enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Facts about Dr. Josh:
Former American Heart Association instructor for pediatric advanced life support (PALS) and trained in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and advanced basic trauma life support (BTLS).- Trained and licensed to provide parenteral conscious sedation.
- Received a Master of Science (M.S.) in Biomaterials investigating preventative sealants
Adjunct Professor:
- University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Staff:
- ValleyCare Health System, Department of Surgery
Member of:
- College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- Southern Alameda County Dental Society
- American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
Hazel Soliman, D.D.S.
Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Hazel Soliman joined our practice in October 2009 and is very excited to be part of our office. Because her last name is pronounced the same as Dr. Josh, she is happy to be referred to as Dr. Hazel by her coworkers as well as her patients. She attended college at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA and obtained her degree in Biological Sciences.
She then attended dental school at UC San Francisco to complete her D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery). She then moved to the University of Southern California for her pediatric dental residency. During her training at USC, she was able to train at various children’s hospitals and treat both healthy and medically compromised children.
Dr. Hazel’s goal is to work with each individual child and to build a positive attitude about dental health that they can carry until they are adults. She focuses on prevention and building a strong dental home so that the need for fillings can be avoided. Unfortunately, some children have cavities and restorations are necessary. Some children are naturally apprehensive and her goal is to treat them in the most gentle manner as possible. She has always loved kids and finds it very fulfilling to be able to put them at ease.
In Dr. Hazel’s spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, watching new movies, trying new restaurants, travelling, and snowboarding.
Dental Education:
- University of California, San Francisco
Pediatric Dental Residency:
- University of Southern California
Training at Children’s Hospitals:
- Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles
- Miller Children’s Hospital, Long Beach
- Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Downey
Member:
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- San Francisco Dental Society
Brian E. Steinhoff, D.D.S., M.S.D.
Specialist in Orthodontics
Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics
Dr. Brian E. Steinhoff is a second generation orthodontist. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California with a B.S. in Exercise Physiology, and attained his D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery) at the University of the Pacific (same graduating class as Dr. Josh). He was a member of the Tau Kappa Omega and the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor societies.
Following dental school, Dr. Brian completed his orthodontic residency at the University of the Pacific while earning his M.S.D. (Master of Science in Dentistry). During his residency, Dr. Brian participated on an international cleft palate team and continues to treat children with clefts.
Dr. Brian and his wife Melissa have a son Benjamin, and identical twin girls Natalia and Tatiana. In his free time, Dr. Brian enjoys spending time with his family and friends, snowboarding, fishing, and reading.
Facts about Dr. Brian:
Diplomate:
- American Board of Orthodontics
- College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics
Adjunct Professor:
- University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics
Member:
- American Association of Orthodontists
- California Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- Santa Clara County Dental Society
- Membership Committee
- Community Outreach Committee