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South Bay

The Numbness Fix Has a San Diego Patent. One Inventor Practices on Chula Vista’s Third Ave

Dr. Howard Katz shares a 2002 patent behind OraVerse, the drug that shortens dental numbness. He and Dr. Carli Katz now practice at 613 Third Avenue in downtown Chula Vista.

By Dentist News Today Staff · Nov 9, 2026 · 7 min read

San Diego

The Mile of Cars dentist who now leads California’s Dental Board

Dr. Lilia Larin trained in Baja California, built a bilingual family practice in National City, and in 2026 became president of the board that licenses every dentist in the state.

By Dentist News Today Staff · Nov 9, 2026 · 9 min read