Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Dave is a Southern California native. At age six, in second grade, he drew a picture of himself as a dentist (click here). His apparent passion for dentistry at such a young age paved the way towards the enthusiasm he now exhibits at his Downtown San Diego practice. Dr. Dave combines his dental expertise and excitement for the latest technology with a fun-loving personality, making each visit as pleasurable as a dental visit could possibly be. AND IT CAN BE!!! At Coastal Dental Arts, the traditional icons you are used to seeing when you visit the dentist have been replaced with a cool, modern, one-of-a-kind environment. Kick back and enjoy the view of downtown San Diego or tune out with some music or TV. The difference at Coastal Dental Arts is obvious the moment you walk through the door. Dr. Dave received his doctorate from Boston University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He earned a Bachelor of Science locally at San Diego State University.

He is recognized by the Dental Board of California as a Continued Education Provider, and he is privileged to represent 3M ESPE in teaching his dental colleagues about new methods in dental technology. While away from his practice, Dr. Dave enjoys quality time with his wife and two children and, of course, playing golf.

Dr. Frank Mac received his Bachelor in Physiology from UC Davis in 1993 and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from UC San Francisco in 1998. After working several years as a general dentist, he decided to advance his education and completed his residency in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD in 2009. After twenty-one years of active service, deployments and humanitarian missions with the United States Navy, Dr. Mac is now in private practice full-time. Dr. Mac is a board-certified oral surgeon with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology. He is passionate about oral surgery with particular emphasis in Dentoalveolar Surgery and Dental Implants.

Dr. Mac works very closely with Dr. Chotiner to provide you a complete restorative and surgical comprehensive dental service.

Dr. Bowen is excited to join the CDA team! He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Boston University School of Dental Medicine and completed his general practice residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in New York. During his time in training, Dr. Bowen served as President of the American Dental Education Association at BU and received honors for his service as a clinical tutor for junior dental students. Dr. Bowen is also a recognized fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

Dr. Bowen combines advanced techniques with a gentle, personalized approach to ensure your visits are positive and comfortable. He believes in the importance of building long lasting relationships with his patients and takes the time to understand each patient’s individual needs. Dr. Bowen is dedicated to providing high-quality dentistry in a compassionate, non-judgmental environment.

Dr. Bowen is new to San Diego and would like your recommendations on hiking trails and favorite beaches!