OUR TEAM WORKS FOR YOU

Our office is the product of all the hard work put forth by every single member of our team. We work tirelessly for you because it is just something that we love to do.

MEET THE DOCTORS

Cynthia Young, dds

Hello, thank you for taking the time to visit this page to learn more about me. It’s nice to virtually meet you! I am a graduate of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and have been practicing dentistry for over 11 years. The past 11 years have flown by and I can confidently say that I still love dentistry and being a dentist just as I did when I first started. I am passionate about dentistry and the best part of being a dentist is connecting with my patients and helping them live a better quality life with healthy teeth and gums.

I believe in the principles and practices of conservative dental treatments and I am a magician when it comes to saving teeth. I stay up to date with the latest technologies and strive to only bring the best of everything to my patients. I also taught at UCSF Dental School for 5.5 years before I started having a family and I plan on going back in a couple of years. I love teaching and I go above and beyond to educate my patients, listen to them, and make sure that they have a comprehensive understanding of their oral health. One of my favorite sayings is, "“The power of a smile is such that even drawing a happy face on a piece of paper makes your lips turn up.”

Prior to attending dental school, I completed a B.S. degree in Molecular Cell Biology from UCLA. Even though I was in LA for my education, I knew that I eventually wanted to move back to the East Bay Area where I grew up.  I love my community and enjoy a variety of things and activities such as going to First Wednesdays in Pleasanton, hiking, and working on my philanthropic project, 1000SMILES PROJECT.

I am also a family woman, a happy wife, and a mommy of 3 beautiful children; two daughters, Gloria who is almost 4, Amy who is 2.5 years old, and a little boy who is 10 months old. I also love cooking, baking sourdough bread, making custom sugar cookies, bike riding, and taking long weekend getaways around all the wonderful places in the SF Bay area.

That’s me in a nutshell! I am looking forward to meeting you in person! Thank you for putting your trust in us!


AUDREY duong TA, DDS

Hello! I’m Dr. Audrey Duong Ta. I have been practicing dentistry for over 6 years in the Bay Area where I live with my growing family. I graduated from UCSF School of Dentistry where I worked closely with Dr. Young. I was fortunate to work at Sustainable Smiles a few years ago, so some may remember me by my maiden name Dr. Duong. I am excited to be rejoining the Sustainable Smiles team in the beautiful new office as Dr. Ta, and being a part of your dental experience. I am confident I can provide excellent and conservative care that you’re comfortable and used to. Outside of work I enjoy hiking and exploring parks with my husband, son, and daughter. We love taking our labradoodle Watson to the beach, and eating all the amazing food the Bay Area has to offer. Can’t wait to meet you!

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We are looking for positive, accountable, honest individuals who love helping people! If you would like to work with us, we are accepting applications for Front Office and Back Office Positions. Please fill out the form below and one of our staff members will get back to you.

*In addition, please also send your resume to admin@sustainyoursmile.com 

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My sweet daughter Gloria is turning 4! Time just flies by. Thank you to all the wonderful friends and family who came to celebrate her birthday and also for the birthday wishes!!
A young dad found me and decided to come to me because he saw that I had taught at UCSF Dental School in the past. He told me that another dentist wanted to pull out a lot of his teeth and that he needed root canals on almost every single tooth and extensive work. He had prior history for substance abuse but was trying to turn his life around for his almost 3 year old son. 🥹🥹🥹 If anything gets to this mommy’s heart, it’s a story like this. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ We were able to clean out all of the cavities and fix his teeth with composite bonding. We were able to avoid doing any root canal treatments or crowns as well. All in one appointment, minimal discomfort, maximum results for a healthier and much much happier patient. He told me before he left that he can’t wait to show his son and smile in the pictures for his birthday! Cue the waterworks!!! 😭😭😭 #pleasantondentist #pleasantonca #sustainablesmiles #toddlerlife #healthy #dad #workingmomlife #healthy #dentistry #dentist #dadandson #parenting #toddler #heartfelt #mompreneur #compositebonding
Toddler brushing and flossing is always a hot topic in my office and parents are always asking me questions about how to best brush and floss their toddlers’ teeth. I am here to tell you that it can be done!! Consistency and participating with them is the best and most effective way to get them to brush. My daughter in the first part of the video is 3.5 years old and my second daughter is 2 years old. Proper brushing and flossing will help your child from having to get dental work when they are young. Early childhood caries (ECC) is the most prevalent disease in children and can easily be avoided with proper brushing and flossing and diet. Keep in mind that most children under 5 have difficulty tolerating sitting in the dental chair to get dental work done. . . #pleasantondentist #pleasantonca #sustainablesmiles #toddlerlife #healthy #workingmomlife #toddler #toddlermomlife #toddlerbrushingteeth #brushingteeth #dentistry #dentist #dentaltips #dentalhygienetips #dentalhygiene
Hi! I’m Cynthia, 38 year old mommy dentist of 3 beautiful children under 4. I work full time at my dental clinic in Pleasanton, CA. I’m passionate about my family, dentistry, plants, and baking. I also love teaching and taught at UCSF Dental School for over 5.5 years. I hope to provide my patients and the public with some interesting things about dentistry, motivation for working moms, or in the least making people smile. Thanks for dropping by, Welcome! #pleasantondentist #invisalign #sustainablesmiles #moderndentaloffice #workingmomlife #workingmom #dentist #dentistry #dentistlife #momlife #mompreneur #toddlerlife #toddler #healthy #healthyliving
Happy New Year to our patients and friends! We appreciate you being a part of our dental family and trusting us to take care of you and your loved ones! We look forward to what 2025 will bring! ❤️🙏🏼❤️🎉
We will be closed until January 6th for the holidays! We wish all of our patients, family, and friends a very Happy Holidays! For any dental emergencies, please text Dr. Young at 925-398-3236!
This patient has never been able to chew because his back teeth never touched. He can now chew and enjoy his food, just in time for the Holidays! #pleasantondentist #sustainablesmiles #invisalign
Happy Holidays from our growing family to yours! We wish everyone a happy, healthy, and memorable holiday season to all!
If you are haunted by black spacing between your teeth, there is something you can do about it! No grinding down your teeth! Very safe, long lasting, conservative treatment using the Bioclear black triangle closure system! Done in one appointment. The after picture was immediately after the appointment, look at how healthy those gums look!! #blacktriangle #blacktriangleclosure #bioclear #pleasantondentist #cosmeticdentistpleasanton
Annual Office Pumpkin decorating contest! Message me your vote! #pumpkin #halloween
We welcomed baby boy on Oct 6th! We are so excited to have our little guy join our family. See you all back on Nov.11th
Welcome to our new office! You can find us at 7031 Koll Center Parkway, STE 240, Pleasanton, CA. Call us at 925-223-6027 or email us at admin@sustainyoursmile.com #pleasantondentist #pleasantonca #moderndentaloffice #bayareadentist #eastbay
#pleasantondentist #blacktriangleclosure #cosmeticbonding #pleasantonca
New Office Location! Coming soon!! #sustainable_smiles #pleasantondentist #moderndentaloffice #pleasantonca
Congrats Jenna for winning the pumpkin decorating contest!! It was a very close race!!
Congrats Jenna for winning the pumpkin decorating contest!! It was a very close race!!