
Doctors & Dentists
Hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00am - 5:00pm Appointments required; Wednesdays Dr. Urdaneta @UCLA
Dr. Urdaneta is a highly trained and accomplished Prosthodontist, Dentist, and Educator with over 30 years of experience in both private practice and academia. Throughout his distinguished career, he has remained dedicated to advancing dental education, lifelong learning, and improving the oral health of the community. Passionate about patient care, Dr. Urdaneta’s ultimate goal is to enhance his patients' quality of life by delivering exceptional, personalized dental treatment.
Dr. Urdaneta is committed to providing the highest standard of care through a compassionate and evidence-based approach, ensuring each patient achieves a healthy, functional, and confident smile. As a Prosthodontist he is trained to restore smiles, function, and quality of life through advanced care and clinical precision.
Dr. Urdaneta is an award-winning prosthodontist recognized for both his clinical excellence and community involvement. He has received numerous honors, including the Hispanic Business Salute Award from NBC Telemundo, the Hispanic Small Business of the Year Award, and several Outstanding Faculty Awards. Dedicated to giving back, Dr. Urdaneta actively participates in dental mission work around the world.
Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Graduated: NYU Dental school & UCSF Prosthodontics Residency; Clinical Faculty: UCLA, Western University Dental School
Dr. Urdaneta lives in southern orange county with his wife Nancy and has four young adult children. He leads an active lifestyle and enjoys mountain biking, surfing, swimming, and piloting small airplanes.