Meet The Doctors

ROBERT J. CAVALIERI, DDS

ROBERT J. CAVALIERI, DDS

Dr. Cavalieri received his Endodontic training at Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts; and is a graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he achieved recognition by graduating in 1971 in less than four academic years. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the Jesuit University of Scranton, Pennsylvania; and is a former Major of the United States Air Force Dental Corps.  Dr. Cavalieri enjoys collecting wine, golfing, backpacking and skiing. 

Pene

JEFFREY R. PENE, DDS, MSD

Dr. Pene is a native of Southern California and the Orange County area.  He attended the University of California, Irvine, where played NCAA soccer for four years and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.  He went on to graduate Cum laude from UCLA Dental School, and received his postdoctoral training in Endodontics from the University of Washington.  After two years in Seattle, he returned to Southern California.  Dr. Pene resides in Newport Coast with his wife, Tracy, and their two sons. 

Bhatt

SHIVALI BHATT, DDS, MSD

Dr. Bhatt was born and raised in Orange County, California.  Her education took her to USC as an undergrad earning her BS degree there, and she went on to graduate from UOP with her DDS.  From there she spent time in San Francisco completing a General Practice Residency at UCSF. She then worked within the Dental Oncology clinic at UCSF prior to completing her Endodontic Residency at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond.  She currently resides in Irvine with her family.  In her spare time, she enjoys teaching yoga, playing tennis, and exploring National Parks.  She is also an avid Lakers and Trojans fan.