ClearLake Dental

Meet Our Doctors

Meet Our Doctors

At Clearlake Dental, our doctors bring together a shared commitment to quality care, continuing education, and genuine compassion for every patient. Dr. James Kinsel, Dr. Dorel Onea, Dr. Tim Stegelvik, and Dr. Ian van Zyl each contribute unique clinical experience and perspectives, allowing our team to provide comprehensive dental services under one roof. By combining advanced technology with a patient-first approach, our doctors focus on clear communication, personalized treatment, and long-term oral health. Together, they are proud to serve the Clearlake community with dentistry that is modern, trustworthy, and centered on your comfort.

James Kinsel

DDS

Dr. James Kinsel has been proudly serving the Lake County community since 2004. A graduate of the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry (1998), he values practicing dentistry in an area known for its close-knit community and natural beauty. Dr. Kinsel is dedicated to helping patients preserve and enhance their natural smiles, offering a range of treatment options so each patient can make informed, comfortable decisions about their care.

Committed to excellence, Dr. Kinsel completes more than 50 hours of continuing education annually and serves on the medical staff at St. Helena Hospital in Clearlake. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Melissa, and their three children. His hobbies include building saltwater reef tanks, golfing, skiing, and hiking.

Tim Stegelvik

DDS

Dr. Tim Stegelvik is known for his gentle approach and dedication to high-quality dental care. He earned his dental degree from the University of California, San Francisco, where he also completed his undergraduate studies in biology and dental science. To stay current with the latest advancements in dentistry, Dr. Stegelvik completes more than 50 hours of continuing education every two years.

With specialized training in oral surgery from San Francisco General Hospital, Dr. Stegelvik offers advanced procedures with precision and care. He has also received advanced orthodontic training from the United States Dental Institute, allowing him to provide comprehensive treatment options for his patients. Dr. Stegelvik is a proud member of the American Dental Association and the Redwood Dental Society.

Outside the office, he enjoys a long and happy marriage of over 50 years with his wife, Carolyn. Together, they love golfing, hiking, and flying.

Dorel Onea

DDS, MS

Dr. Dorel Onea is a highly trained periodontist with extensive experience in advanced periodontal care. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific in San Francisco and completed a three-year post-doctoral periodontal program at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, where he also received a Master of Science in periodontics. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in general biology from California State University, Hayward, and a biology teaching degree from Romania.

Dr. Onea is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology—an achievement that reflects the highest level of professional knowledge and clinical expertise in his specialty. He is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Periodontology, American Dental Association®, California Dental Association, and Sacramento Dental Society. In addition to patient care, Dr. Onea provides continuing education for dentists and serves as a Dental Board of California examiner for conscious sedation licenses.

Ian van Zyl

DDS, MS, PROS

Dr. Ian van Zyl has three dental degrees: a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from King’s College London in 1985, a Master of Science in prosthodontics from the University of Michigan in 1992, and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Detroit in 1997.

His master’s degree was sponsored by a Harkness Fellowship (equivalent to a Rhodes Scholarship). Dr. van Zyl is a dental specialist in prosthodontics, including crowns, bridges, dentures, and implant restorations, with a special interest in aesthetics, microscope dentistry, and non-painful procedures.

“Helping people get their smiles back energizes me—I love what I do!”

When not in the office, Dr. van Zyl enjoys mountain climbing, walking on Blind Beach in Sonoma County, sitting next to Alder and Lee creeks, and traveling internationally.

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