Dr. Sahegin Charolia
DDS
Dr. Jeromy L. Thornton
Dr. Sadaf Maknojia
DDS
Darli Vargas
Patient and Insurance Care Coordinator
Michelle Pineda
Jack
Dr. Janice Nguyen
Dr. Sahegin Charolia
DDS
Dr. Charolia strives to provide his patients with excellent care and ensure patients are fully educated about their dental conditions and needs, so they can make the informed decision that is best for them. He is an active member of Academy of General Dentistry, and is constantly involved in local study clubs and continuing education courses to expand his knowledge and stay current with the most modern techniques so he can deliver the best available care to his patients. Dr. Charolia sees patients of all ages, and he enjoys working with kids. He aims to provide a friendly and comfortable environment for all his patients so your entire family can have a good experience.
Outside of Dentistry, Dr. Charolia is married for 7 years and has a 9 month old daughter, Nora. In his free time, he likes to spend time with family and friends, enhancing his skills by taking new courses, read, and wishes to travel to different parts of the world. He also likes to try different food and so far likes Mediterranean food the best.
He would like to welcome you to Pearl Shine Dental, and hope to see you soon!
Dr. Jeromy L. Thornton
Dr. Jeromy L. Thornton was born in Beaumont, Texas and lived in the small town of Silsbee, Texas until his graduation from high school. He discovered his passion for dentistry at a very young age. After graduating from Lamar University with a bachelor of science degree in biology, he then attended Baylor College of Dentistry where he received his doctor of dental surgery degree.
Throughout dental school, Dr. Thornton devoted the majority of his time to dental laboratory work, challenging himself to enhance his hand skills. He owned and practiced in multiple dental offices in the DFW area, focusing on dental surgery and on urgent care for those in need. He has also received his implant certification from the Zimmer Implant Institute.
Dr. Thornton is married and has two young boys. He enjoys spending his free time with family and keeping fit.
Dr. Sadaf Maknojia
Dr. Maknojia is married and lives in Sugar Land with her husband. She is multilingual and speaks English, Urdu, Hindi, and Gujrati. Outside of the office, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Maknojia is very excited to join Pearl Shine Dental, where she can treat her patients with compassion and comfort.
Darli Vargas
Patient and Insurance Care Coordinator
My name is Darli Vargas I was born and raised in Houston Tx. I have been in the dental field for over 8 years. I am bilingual and I have worked previously as a Registered Dental Assistant and now as a front desk receptionist. I still love to work as a dental assistant when I can. I enjoy educating our patients on how to take care of their teeth. I love spending quality time with my family I am a proud aunt who loves her nieces and nephew.
Michelle Pineda
Jack
Dr. Janice Nguyen
Public health dentistry plays a significant part of Janice’s career. She practiced in numerous community health centers all around the United States, and is a big advocate of breaking down visible and invisible barriers in healthcare. On top of clinical dentistry, Janice has also participated in research concerning oral health in patients with movement disorders. She has organized and participated in various dental service events in her community to help increase awareness of the importance of dental health. In addition, Janice works directly with dental students as an adjunct clinical faculty at the University of Texas School of Dentistry. She also volunteers at Healthcare for the Homeless Houston Dental Clinic to further contribute to her community.
Janice values continuing education and organized dentistry, as she is a member of Spear Education, Texas Dental Association, and American Dental association.