Trusted Solana Beach Dentist
Meet Our Expert Aesthetic and Restorative Dentist
- Elona Gaball, DDS
- practice philosophy
- Comprehensive Restorative Expert
- personal interests
- Favorite Inspiration
Dr. Elona Gaball loves building relationships with and caring for people. She sees what makes each person different, appreciates their individuality, and creates personalized treatment plans according to each person’s optimal oral health needs and desires. She has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years since graduating from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry as a top student. During her career, she has been privileged to treat patients in a wide array of practice environments ranging from remote indigent & underserved populations with advanced disease, to “high end” dentistry in more affluent areas, often being mentored by some of the finest dentists in the country. Therefore she brings a tremendous amount of experience to your comprehensive oral care. She possesses a mastery of the art of dentistry, high character, and a gentle approach. Because she treats patients like family, they find her to be approachable and accessible.
Her practice philosophy could be summarized by the words “love,” “honesty,” and “wellness.” Dr. Gaball only recommends indicated treatments, which will contribute to your specific wellness. She uses an open, truthful approach to comprehensive conservative management that she ensures her patients understand in a soothing environment. She believes that the most beautiful smile is a healthy, natural smile and that all well-done dentistry is “cosmetic.”
Additional training has included the prestigious UCLA Aesthetic Continuum, an Oral Surgery externship, and other advanced training in occlusion, implants, and smile design. Dr. Elona Goball also completed a UCLA TMD/Orofacial Pain residency and has had advanced training through a renowned Spear Education Center. She is certified in Invisalign treatment. In addition, she takes ongoing continuing education courses in a variety of areas in order to best serve her patients. Dr. Gaball is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, the San Diego County Dental Society, and the Spear Education Study Club.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children as well as, yoga, running, hiking, healthy eating, and serving in her church. Dr. Gaball is a proud and patriotic naturalized American citizen who immigrated to the United States after coming from Russia at the age of 15. She speaks fluent Russian!
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Meet Our Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
- Curtis Gaball, MD
- Practice Philosophy
- Botox and filler placement
- PERSONAL INTERESTS
- Favorite Inspiration
Curtis Gaball, MD is a fellowship trained Facial Plastic Surgeon. He has been Board Certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery since 2011 and by the American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery since 2007. He has held an academic appointment training other doctors how to perform this type of surgery since 2008.
Dr. Curtis Gaball provides adjunctive services such as Botox and Filler.
Botox is a safe, FDA-approved cosmetic treatment that has been popular among healthy American men and women since its FDA approval in 2002. Millions of people have undergone Botox injections to help smooth facial lines and restore a younger appearance. Botox is injected into the facial muscles, helping to block nerve impulses and relax the muscles. Without contracting facial muscles, lines become less evident and are prevented from worsening.
Facial fillers are substances injected beneath the skin to help smooth fine lines and boost facial volume. Also known as dermal fillers, these injections are in-office procedures that are minimally invasive alternatives to cosmetic surgery. Patients often undergo facial filler injections to achieve a more youthful appearance with as little downtime as possible. Fillers are available to target nearly any area of the face, including crow’s feet, laugh lines, and thin lips.
Curtis Gaball, MD is married to Elona Gaball.
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Get In TouchMeet Our Highly Skilled Surgical Periodontist
- Deborah Ruprecht, DDS
- Practice Philosophy
- Comprehensive Surgical Care
- USC Advanced educator
- Personal Interests
Dr. Deborah Ruprecht is a California native raised in Orange County and attended the University of Southern California for her undergraduate, doctorate, and specialty in Periodontics. Her diverse career path of private practice, academia, and dental relief outreach has provided experiences that differentiate her from her peers giving her a solid foundation in dentistry.
Dr. Ruprecht received comprehensive training from the University of Southern California, one of the world’s leading universities in dental education. She began her academic career with studies in dental hygiene and discovered her passion for periodontics, which would require seven additional years of training.
Her experience could not have been more ideal, as she studied under giants in dental education such as Anna Pattison, Diane and Ray Melrose, Richard Kahn, Jorgen Slots, Hessam Nowzari, Homa Zadeh, Gerald Drury, Winston Chee, and Simon Gamer. These gifted educators helped shape her values and philosophy for patient care, and her gratitude for them and their gifts inspired her to begin teaching also, even as a graduate student.
“The best path to oral health is prevention.”
Working in private practice since 2000, Dr. Ruprecht takes an integrative approach to oral health and its relationship to systemic health. She believes the foundation of excellence in periodontics and implant dentistry begins with and follows a solid preventive care program. Oral health and systemic health go hand in hand. With good health supported by periodontics, dentistry becomes the easier part of the work, and the patient receives a significant life upgrade.
Dr. Ruprecht utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to achieve oral health while supporting the body with natural options to strengthen the immune system. She utilizes supplements, PRF technology, nutritional counsel and smoking cessation programs as well as professional referrals and partners to help patients optimize a healthy mind and body.
Dr. Ruprecht’s strengths are in planning complex implant and multidisciplinary cases and helping patients understand treatment in a systematic, organized sequence. She genuinely cares about the health and well-being of her patients and understands that quality care requires investing time in planning cases and building a solid doctor-patient relationship.
The University of Southern California, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
- Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene, 1988
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, 1995
- Postdoctoral Certificate, Periodontics, 1999
Professional Affiliations and Fellowships
- American Academy of Periodontology
- Academy of Osseointegration
- Western Society of Periodontology
- American Dental Association®
- Orange County Dental Society
- Pierre Fauchard Academy, an honorary dental organization
- SmileOnU, a global nonprofit dental relief organization
- Newport Harbor Academy of Dentistry
- Laguna Gnathology Study Club
- American Academy of Facial Esthetics
“The only way to keep your education is to give it away.”
Guided by her lifelong enjoyment of instruction, Dr. Ruprecht enjoys teaching surgery and treatment planning in advanced periodontology as part-time faculty at the University of Southern California.
She began investing in the next generation of dental professionals as a graduate student and taught in the departments of Dental Hygiene and Restorative Dentistry. Today, her students benefit from her professional experience, and her patients benefit from Dr. Ruprecht’s connection to USC and its world-class resources in advanced dentistry.
“A long and meaningful life comes from a life of serving.”
Influenced by her parents’ care for the underprivileged, Dr. Ruprecht felt a calling to mission work early in her career. Dr. Ruprecht volunteers as the clinical director and a board member for SmileOnU, a global nonprofit dental relief organization. She has helped lead mission clinics in India and Cambodia, as well as local clinics in Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Her mission experiences have been profound and life changing. Without exception, she finds that volunteers receive the greater blessing than those they serve.
Beyond her work, Dr. Ruprecht enjoys spending time with her husband and family. Her active lifestyle includes swimming, triathlons, marathons, hiking, skiing, yoga, and traveling. Dr. Ruprecht and her husband Michael also sing in their church choir and serve in a community outreach program.
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Get In TouchMeet Our Inspire Smiles Dental Hygienist
My name is Tiffany and I am your Dental Hygienist here at Inspire Smiles. I have my bachelor’s of science in Dental Hygiene and Psychology with my local anesthesia, nitrous and laser certifications. I have been a licensed hygienist for almost 10 years now. Over my years of working at other offices I reached a point where I felt like something was missing. I took some time off to try and figure out what that missing piece was. For me, if I am no longer learning, evolving and being challenged or when production is the most important focus in a practice then I no longer feel fulfilled or aligned with my values. I spent the next two years investing in myself and my happiness not knowing if I would go back into the dental world.
It is such an amazing feeling at the end of the day to know that we are making a difference and and providing an unmatched experience for our patients. I am so grateful that I get to be a part of this team. Dr. Gaball is single handedly the most knowledgeable and inspiring Dentist I have had the pleasure of working with and it shows in the way our team brings so much joy and happiness when we show up each day so that our patients can receive the best version of ourselves while in our care.
When I met Dr. Gaball I knew that I wanted to be a part of what she is creating in the world of Dentistry. It is an environment where learning, communicating and coming together as a team to provide an experience for our patients that allows them to feel comfortable and at ease in our chair. Where patients can trust in knowing we are genuinely listening to understand their needs so that we can provide them the highest standard of care possible.
When I am not working I enjoy planning for my upcoming wedding, crafting, snuggling with my 17-year-old Shih Tzu, being on the water, traveling, and competing in sports.
“The closer you come to knowing that you alone create the world of your experience, the more vital it becomes for you to discover just who is doing the creating.”
-Eric Micha’el Leventhal
Meet Our Health and Wellness Coach
- Andrew, RYT
- Health & Wellness Coaching
- Mindfulness Coaching
- Breath-Work Coaching
- Favorite Inspiration
Andrew’s health and wellness coaching helps people assess their current physical and emotional state, then helps them set goals for what they want to achieve in their overall wellness and health by working with them on plans of action to reach these goals. Andrew partners with his clients and supports them on their journey to health and wellness by being a source of encouragement and accountability, through deep listening and incisive questioning, eliciting a client’s inner strengths and resources, goal setting, and unconditional positive regard.
Andrew emphasizes sustainable change, typically involving making small, incremental adjustments to your lifestyle. For many clients, Andrew tests different types of approaches to eating and exercising so that each client can find the approach that works best.
At a global level, his teachings have reached tens of thousands of people in over 65 countries through his podcast, “Positive Impact with Andrew Schultz.” Learn more about Andrew’s downloadable meditations, coaching programs and retreats at: www.AndrewSchultzYoga.com
Health & wellness coaching with Andrew means looking at all aspects of your life. What areas are challenging you? My goal is to provide the guidance and support to help you set and achieve your goals. As your coach I will help guide you through the process of making necessary life changes that will empower you and improve the quality of your life. Together we evaluate the steps you need to take to reach your particular goals. We will focus on setting and achieving those goals while making healthy lifestyle changes which may include:
Work/life balance
Weight loss
Nutrition and healthy eating
Identifying any limiting beliefs that are holding you back
Andrew works to zero in on your singular strengths, then helps you to engage those strengths in order to reach your health goals. At the same time, Andrew identifies your greatest areas of struggle and provides the support needed to overcome them and enjoy optimal sleep, proper hydration, and self-care practices that nurture and provide optimal wellness for your immune system.
If you’re ready to break free of whatever has been holding you back and get unstuck in your life, then please reach out to me!
Mindfulness coaching helps you develop and enhance the skill of mindfulness using the key principles of non-judgment, openness, acceptance, curiosity, and compassion. Mindfulness is a simple and direct practice of moment-to-moment observation of the mind-body process through calm and focused awareness without judgment. Dispassionately observing your mental processes allows great insight into habitual ways of thinking, and it has a profound power to alleviate stress and suffering. Rather than rehearsing or rehashing our lives, we can allow ourselves to live in the here and now.
Awareness is the way. We are truly our own best guides. We just need to learn to get out of our own way that’s all. I believe when we are listened to, supported and shown how to use tools and strategies to relax the body, settle the mind and be in the present moment, our own wisdom speaks. If we choose to listen, it creates the possibility of incredible transformation for each and every one of us. In a kind, light and flexible way I guide you down this path. Through mindfulness based practices, I help you to start uncovering the best version of yourself. I help you connect to the present moment and become more aware of old, limiting thought patterns and behaviors that have
held you back, leaving choice to create a new path in your life. One that helps you experience greater self-awareness, mind and body well-being, life balance, personal/professional fulfillment….and much more.
You will experience guided meditation practice and receive helpful tools to take with you throughout your week. Practices include sitting meditation; awareness of breath; walking meditation; awareness of sounds, thoughts, & emotions; body scan meditation; and written reflection. Your practice can be tailored to meet your specific needs. Whether you’re an absolute beginner, looking to create a regular practice, hoping to incorporate mindfulness into your work or home life, or someone who has experienced meditation practice before and seeking a fresh look, mindfulness coaching will support you in your journey.
Mindfulness practice is the cornerstone for creating any sort of change we wish to make in our lives. When cultivated over time, it can transform us in the most
incredible ways. This is what I do with my clients – and I love to do it!!
Learn how to massively transform your life with the power of Breath-work! The most common word shared after Andrew’s coaching is “amazing.” Many have said it’s “life-changing”; Everyone’s experience is different and no two experiences are ever the same. Learn breath-work and join an amazing community of like-minded individuals.
My passion for Breath-work started from my own growth and exploration. I personally experienced its healing power while going through a life transformation. I was busy with work and life and didn’t have time, nor did I really want to change. I felt numb and I knew I needed a healthy, safe practice to process and release those stuck emotions in order to heal and move forward. As I dove into Breath-work, I realized its power to help others reconnect to their inner-selves too. Any transformation is change in behavior and that can be so overwhelming! We need to love and accept ourselves as we do the inner work. Getting aligned with who we are, accepting ourselves, and feeling whole…….it is possible!
Benefits of Breath-work
Aid positive self-development
Boost immunity
Process emotions, heal emotional pain and trauma
Develop life skills
Develop or increase self-awareness
Enrich creativity
Improve personal and professional relationships
Increase confidence, self-image, and self-esteem
Who is Breath-work Coaching for?
Anyone who wants reduces stress, anxiety and grief, depression and anger
People who want to increase energy levels and boost their immune system
Those who want to find more excitement and motivation
Anybody who wants to increase self-awareness, happiness and joy
People who want to increase self-love
Anyone who want to improve their sleep
Those who wish to release trauma and fear stuck in the body
If you’re ready to break free of whatever has been holding you back and get grounded, please reach out to me. Together we will establish a calming practice you can use daily!
Andrew’s favorite coaching mantra, “Be the change you want to see in the world” is the foundation of all of his offerings. His weekly yoga/meditation/breath-work classes, mindfulness workshops and retreats, and 1-on-1 personal development coaching programs have transformed the lives of thousands of people from all walks of life who are magnetized to his positive energy, vulnerability, and ability to create meaningful connections and integrate quickly into his Mindfulness Community.
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Connect With AndrewOur Inspire Smiles Global Support Team
Monya
director of first impressions and care coordinator
It is absolutely my privilege to be YOUR Care Coordinator! I love helping patients to be healthier and happier!
I work alongside some of the most amazing team members I imagine anyone could have. We work together and play together. There is no greater joy than to work with friends that drive you to be better every day.
I am a retired firefighter, pilot, and military family support volunteer. When I have time to get away, I hustle down to Baja to enjoy some off-road fun under the sun and stars!
Beth
Registered Dental Assistant and wellness coordinator
I became an RDA in 1995 and I love serving our patients!
I get the opportunity to work with our specialist/periodontist, Dr. Ruprecht. She is amazing, and if you are in need of periodontal services or implants, she is the best there is! She uses LPR-F to aid with healing and recovery.
On a personal level, I love bouldering, climbing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. There is much to learn, but I’m enjoying the process! Being active is an important part of my life.
Teresa
Dental assistant and lead clinical coordinator
I have been working in the dental field since 2012. You will find me helping the doctors and ensuring you are as comfortable as possible during your visits. I am an expert in our dental technology and I love getting to know each person we care for.
My favorite thing about our Inspire Smiles team is how amazing, smart and compassionate each person is on our team!
When not at the office I enjoy hikes, travel, food, music, and lots of new adventures. I am also fluent in Spanish!
