I was brought up in an art- and science-loving environment and have been given a great opportunity to become both an orthodontist and an artist! I chose dentistry, which combines art and science and fell in love with orthodontics, the science of facial harmony and aesthetics. I attended dental school in my home country, Iran. In 2010, I immigrated to the United States to continue my education and pursue a new direction in my professional life.
I studied dentistry at my dream school, UCSF, and then earned my certificate in orthodontics and a Master of Science in kinesiology at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. Soon after graduation, I obtained my board certification and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Over the past 15 years, I have provided excellent care to thousands of patients in various settings. I have also worked in public healthcare services for a few years, an experience that taught me a great deal about public health, patient management, and working under strict conditions.
The most precious and exciting aspect of orthodontics for me is bringing a smile to my patients' faces and knowing that my work has a meaningful impact on their lives. Orthodontics can be a fun and inspiring journey for our patients, and I love being part of such a life-changing experience on a daily basis."
Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics: Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, A. T. Still University
Master of Science in Kinesiology (M.S.): Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, A. T. Still University
Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.): University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry
Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.): Tehran Azad University, School of Dentistry, Tehran, Iran
Certificate in Advanced Implantology: University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry
American Dental Association (ADA)
American Association of Orthodontics (AAO)
American Board of Orthodontics (ABO)
Academy for Orthodontic Excellence (AOE)
Alongside my education and work experience as a dentist and orthodontist, I have been pursuing two different artistic fields, music and caricature, professionally. I have received international awards for my caricatures, and as a musician, I have performed traditional Persian music across the US.
Throughout my journey, I have continuously strived to learn and gain more experience. I have consistently aimed to reach a level of excellence in all my endeavors so that I can contribute to the community to the best of my abilities as an orthodontist, an artist, and most importantly, as a human.
25500 Rancho Niguel Rd #160,
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677