AboutTranscenDental Smiles

Dr. Richie Tran was born and raised in Southern California in the San Gabriel Valley. Growing up as a child, he dealt with dental issues and appreciated the improvement in quality of life after his dental care. This sparked his interest in dentistry, which later grew to be his passion.

Dr. Tran obtained his Bachelor's degree at UC Irvine in Biological Sciences, Masters in Science at Midwestern University, and his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) at Chicago’s Midwestern University Illinois. To offer his patients the best treatment possible, Dr. Tran completed a vigorous residency at the prestigious University of California San Francisco (UCSF). There he gained training in areas of cosmetic restorations, porcelain crowns, implants, extractions, surgery, dentures, and root canals. His extensive experience allows him to treat patients from all walks of life. He has a practical and conservative approach and is known for his gentle hands.

Dr. Tran regularly attends continuing education courses to be well versed with the latest in dental advancement and technology. He is a selected member of a distinguished dental committee in Riverside that organizes educational programs for dentists to learn about advancements in the field.

Dr. Tran has volunteered his time to help hundreds of patients at charity events, and donated towards organizations for those in need. He was awarded the Brian D. Stone for his volunteer work and compassion for those in need. He is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and Tri County Dental Society.

Outside of dentistry, he enjoys cooking different cuisines, hiking, beaches, and anything his young son wants to do. He is a big Lakers fan and has been cheering for the purple and gold for decades. Dr. Tran welcomes you and looks forward to taking care of your dental needs!