Joan Arakawa, R.D.H., was raised in Orange County and graduated from California State University Fullerton in 1972. She furthered her education at the Interior Designers’ Guild and worked in the field of interior design for nine years. At the urging of her dentist father, Joan returned to college and received her Dental Hygiene degree from the U.S.C. School of Dentistry in 1993. After graduation, Joan taught at U.S.C. part time and practiced Dental Hygiene at her father and brother’s dental office. We are delighted Joan moved to Newport Beach and joined our staff.

Joan is an avid dance enthusiast, partaking in dance classes three days a week. She also enjoys cycling and time with her cat.