Dr. James P. Tasto was born and raised in San Diego. He attended University of San Diego High School where he lettered in both golf and wrestling. After earning a Bachelors in Science from Loyola Marymount University, Dr. Tasto graduated from University of Southern California Dental School with an emphasis on cosmetics and sports dentistry. Dr. Tasto has taken extensive courses in cosmetic and restorative dentistry so that he can deliver the highest quality dental care for his patients.

 

Dr. James Tasto was selected by his peers to be included in the List of Top Dentists in San Diego for 2007, 2008 and 2009. He appeared in the May issue of San Diego Magazine. Dr. Tasto is also a member of D.O.C.S. (Doctors Offering Charitable Services), a local ororganization that offers medical services such as plastic surgery, vision and dental to the less fortunate patients in San Diego. D.O.C.S. has been featured in the L.A. Times and San Diego Magazine.

 

Dr. Tasto currently resides in San Diego with his lovely wife Traci and their 3 children. He enjoys golf, beach volleyball and playing with his kids.

Dr. Brian C. Tasto, a San Diego native, graduated from University of San Diego High School. He decided to go north in search of a college education at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. After playing collegiate golf for one year, he decided to hang up his clubs and focus on his studies. He graduated with a degree in biology and entered the UOP School of Dentistry the following year. After completing his doctorate, he returned to “America’s Finest City” and has been practicing here ever since.

 

A great milestone in his life is building his “dream office” - Torrey Hills Dental.

Stephanie Nelson Sack, RDH, is a southern California native. While earning an AS degree from Pasadena City College, she worked as a Registered Dental Assistant. She then continued her education at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. She moved to San Diego soon after graduation and has enjoyed living and working here for many years. She now loves the flexibility that a career in dental hygiene offers as she is raising her two daughters, Cassandra and Gabriella with her husband Brian. In her spare time she likes cooking and trying new recipes, working out and spending lots of time with family and friends.