Dentists in Moreno Valley, CA

Dr. Shah is dedicated and passionate about her work as an Endodontist. She thrives to provide the best care for all her patients. She is proud of her work, knowing that it provides healthy, functional smiles for her patients, and its satisfying for her to witness the improvement of her patients’ self-esteem as their courses of treatment progress. She received her D.D.S. from the The University of Otago School of Dentistry in New Zealand. She continued her studies receiving her Endodontic certificate from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry.

Dr. Shah is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the American Association of Endodontics. She speaks Hindi, also. Outside of the office, Dr. Shah enjoys spending time with her family.

Education

D.D.S.–The University of Otago-New Zealand

Endodontic certificate–USC School of Dentistry

Affiliations

American Dental Association

California Dental Association

American Association of Endodontics

Dr. Kim was first drawn to dentistry for its rare combination of science and hands-on work. As an Oral Surgeon, he appreciates his role in providing pain relief to his patients through surgical procedures. He applies a caring, detail-oriented approach to each patient’s case, taking time to solve their dental issues effectively. After graduating from the University of California-Irvine, Dr. Kim received his D.D.S. from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.

He continued his studies receiving his M.D. and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery certificate from the University of California-Los Angeles. Dr. Kim is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Orange County Dental Society. And he speaks Korean, also. Outside of the office, Dr. Kim enjoys travel, camping hiking and biking.

Education

B.S.–UC-Irvine D.D.S.–University of Michigan

M.D., Oral Maxillofacial Surgery certificate–UCLA

Affiliations

American Dental Association California Dental Association Orange County Dental Society

Friendly Dr. Ahdout is a dentist on a mission. Because of the effect dentistry has on peoples overall health, Dr. Ahdout feels his greatest task as a Periodontist is to help restore teeth to optimal health and thereby promote a pain-free and infection-free life. It’s an added satisfaction for him to witness the improvement of his patients’ self-esteem as their course of treatment progresses and their smiles and well-being improves.

After graduating from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Dr. Ahdout received his Dental Degree from the famous University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He has more than two decades of clinical experience and keeps abreast of cutting edge technology. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association. He speaks Persian also! In his free time, Dr. Ahdout relaxes by enjoying the cinema and sports.

Education

B.A.-Fairleigh Dickinson University

D.M.D.-University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

Affiliations

American Dental Association

California Dental Association

Dr. Tedjakusnadi–also know as “Dr. Ted”–has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years.

He says, “my goal is to make all my patients dental experiences as comfortable and pleasant as possible. They can expect me to be thorough, efficient, honest, and treat them as if they were my own family. Most importantly, I listen to my patients concerns in order to best be able to provide them with a satisfying dental experience.”

After graduating from Trisakti University School of Dentistry in Indonesia, Dr. Ted received his Dental Degree from the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. To keep abreast of cutting edge technology, he’s a member of several organizations.

In his free time, Dr. Ted can be found relaxing with his wife of 19 years and his two sons. He enjoys the movies, cooking and singing in his church choir and at weddings.

Education

B.S., Dentistry–Trisakti University School of Dentistry, Indonesia

D.D.S.–Loma Linda University School of Dentistry

Affiliations

American Dental Association Punjabi Dental Association

Dr. Mana Naeim is an orthodontist practicing at Gentle Dental Escondido, Gentle Dental Moreno Valley, and Gentle Dental Carlsbad. She graduated from UC Irvine in 2012 with a major in Psychology and Social Behavior before earning her D.D.S. from UCLA School of Dentistry in 2019. Dr. Naeim completed her post-graduate studies at the University of the Pacific and holds multiple advanced certifications in Invisalign for complex cases, airway orthodontics, and early interceptive orthodontic treatment. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and an ABO Board Certified Orthodontist.

Dr. Naeim is fluent in Farsi and a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, California Association of Orthodontics, and the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics. She was awarded the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Award, and the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Award at UCLA, among others.

What drew her to dentistry was the combination of people, science, creativity, and technology, and she finds joy in building long-term relationships with her patients. Dr. Naeim especially enjoys helping people of all ages achieve a healthy, beautiful, and functional smile. Outside of work, she enjoys baking, experimenting with recipes, spending time with neighborhood dogs, and discovering new coffee shops and restaurants. She looks forward to working with patients to create their dream smiles.