Meet Dr. Yoshida

Kristine Yoshida, DDS Kristine S. Yoshida, DDS is a graduate of the UCLA School of Dentistry.  After graduating with honors from UCLA, she completed a one-year general practice residency at the Long Beach Veterans Hospital. As one of only four residents chosen for this competitive program, she received extensive training in all aspects of general dentistry. Summit Dental has received accolades for customer service and an exceptional work environment. Summit Dental was awarded an “Ebbie” from the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce and has received the “Best Dental Office” award from “Big Bear’s Best Of” for three years in a row. Dr. Yoshida entered the field of dentistry because of her passion and desire for creating healthy smiles that look and feel great. Meeting patients, getting to know them on a personal level, and promoting oral health for whole-body health is what drew her to the dental field. Kristine has greatly enjoyed building long term relationships with her patients and their families and with her local community of Big Bear.


Continuing education is very important to Dr. Yoshida. Her passion is beautifying smiles. She has completed hundreds of hours of education in restorative and preventive dentistry. She is most proud of completing a year-long cosmetic dentistry residency with a renown cosmetic dentist, and her advanced Invisalign training with an elite group of general dentists in the U.S. Every year her entire team attends classes, seminars, and training together so they can stay current in the ever-changing field of dentistry. Dr. Yoshida believes in paying it forward. Much of her spare time is devoted to volunteering in her community and abroad. She currently serves on the DOVES Board, and is an active member of Soroptimist International of Big Bear Valley. Dr. Yoshida also assists the Big Bear Rotary Club in organizing yearly dental screenings at all the elementary schools in Big Bear. Dr. Yoshida has volunteered her dental services in Guatemala and regularly in her community. For her efforts, Dr. Yoshida has received a Women of Distinction Award from Senator Mike Morrell, the Soroptimist of the Year Award, and the Rotary Eagle of Excellence Award.


Although Dr. Yoshida is proud of her dental career and practice, her family is the source of her biggest pride. She has been married to her college sweetheart, Jeff Pellegrini for 26 years and has two amazing sons, Cole and Connor (both are engineering students). As a family, they enjoy traveling the globe, scuba diving, cooking together, and laughing together. And we cannot forget her shadow at home, her Golden Retriever, Enzo.

Dr. Yoshida is a proud member of the following:

Tri County Dental Society
California Dental Association
American Dental Association
American Academy of Clear Aligners
Big Bear Chamber of Commerce
Village Business Association
Soroptimist International of Big Bear Valley
The Dawson Academy
This is the BEST dental office I have ever been to in my 50 plus years....Dr. Yoshida is the greatest. The folks in the front office couldn't be nicer. Thank goodness we are so fortunate to have her here in Big Bear! We can never move!!
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Kathy K.
I like the friendly staff and personal service a patient receives, they make you feel like family. They are invested in our good health and life. They insure you are informed so you can make healthier life choices.
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Terry P.
This office is like a dental office "down the hill". First rate service and skills. Love the staff and dentist!
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Martha M.
Dr. Yoshida is the BEST! Besides being excellent at her job, she is one of the most thoughtful, gentle dentists' you will ever meet. She has elevated the dental experience and I routinely tell my friends it's as close as I often get to a spa treatment with the massage chair, heated neck wraps and music in your ears while she works on you! And it's alway pain free. I don't think you could find a better dentist, she's the best!
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Carol N.
Iv'e been a patient of Dr. Yoshida's for many years. I moved to AZ a few years ago, but still drive back to Big bear for my dental appointments. Summit Dental is the best!
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Doug R.
I love coming to the dentist! What a thing to say, but coming here is painless and always fun.
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Julie T.
The best dental practice I've ever been. Excellent staff, friendly and gentle and no waiting in the waiting room.
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Francois C.
I love everything about Summit Dental. The staff is so comforting and friendly. My children are 6 and 3 and have absolutely no fear of the dentist because of the warm atmosphere created by everyone here. Dr. Yoshida goes above and beyond for her patients and it is very much appreciated by myself and my family. I will not go anywhere else.
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Jen E.
Moving to Big Bear full-time ten years ago, we weren't sure we'd find in a new dentist. Dr. Yoshida, assistants, and staff are beyond what we could have imagined. Compassionate, kind, and fun are a few words that come to mind, along with state of the art equipment and a beautiful and relaxing waiting room and office. We love Dr. Yoshida and all her staff and are so, so happy to have found her. We recommend them to anyone in the valley looking for these services.
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Pam M.
Very friendly staff! My four year old came in worried, and left loving the tooth doctor! They do everything to make you feel comfortable. The work is amazing, and everyone explains everything, every step of the way!
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Samantha