Dentists in Palo Alto, CA

Education

Affiliations

Michael Li D.D.S., M.S., Orthodontist

Dr. Li says, “Your Orthodontic care is my passion! I love working with my patients to help them to achieve a beautiful and healthy smile.”

His goal is to work with patients to help them achieve and maintain life-long oral health while providing comprehensive and up to date dental care. He wants everyone’s experience to be as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. After graduating from the University of Chicago, Dr. Li was awarded his Dental Degree from the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.

He received his M.S. in Oral Sciences and his Orthodontic Certificate from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. He’s a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists and the California Association of Orthodontists.

Away from the office, Dr. Li enjoys relaxing with his active family, keeping up with his favorite sports teams, and discovering new restaurants.

EDUCATION

B.S., Biology–The University of Chicago

D.D.S.–Columbia University College of Dental Medicine

Orthodontics Certificate–University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry

M.S.,Oral Sciences–University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS

American Association of Orthodontists

Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists

California Association of Orthodontists

Mohamed Khaled D.D.S., M.S.D., Periodontist

ABOUT ME

Dr. Khaled is a Board Certified Periodontist & Implantologist, a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He has been practicing periodontics for the past 16 years with a unique distinction of having a double Master’s in Periodontics. Born in India, Dr. Khaled started his professional journey by earning a Bachelor in Dental Surgery in 1994 and a Masters in Dental Surgery in Periodontics in 2005.

An intense desire to learn to foster by the conducive opportunities brought him to the US, where he completed a postgraduate specialty training in Periodontics at Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, Indiana and he received a Certificate in Periodontics and Master of Dental Science (MSD) degree, with top honors.

Dr. Khaled worked as an Assistant professor teaching the Dental students in the Department of Periodontics and Implantology in School of Dentistry, University of Detroit Mercy, Michigan. He is a member of the American Academy of Periodontics, Member of Academy of Osseointegration and a Member of the Western Society of Periodontology.

EDUCATION

Periodontics Certificate–Indiana University School of Dentistry M.S.D., Periodontics–Indiana University School of Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS

Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology

American Academy of Periodontics

Academy of Osseointegration

Western Society of Periodontology

Nazia Malik D.M.D., General Dentist

ABOUT ME

Dr. Malik, says, “My goal is to treat all of my patients as if they were family and to provide a caring and comfortable environment for everyone. I loved how dentistry is a blend of art and science. It’s a field where you continue to learn new things everyday. Being able to improve someone’s smile, and thus their self confidence, is incredibly rewarding.”

“I love being able to interact with and build meaningful, trusting relationships with people. I enjoy educating patients on their oral health so they feel comfortable with the treatment that they receive. I enjoy making a positive impact on my patients’ overall health, and I enjoy seeing my patients leave with a smile!”

After graduating from New York University, Dr. Malik, received her Dental Degree from the Boston University School of Dental Medicine. She’s a member of the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association.

Dr. Malik, says, “Away from the office, I enjoy exploring the Bay Area with my husband, traveling and trying new things with friends and family.”

EDUCATION

B.S., Biology–New York University

D.M.D.–Boston University School of Dental Medicine

AFFILIATIONS

American Dental Association

California Dental Association

Niloofar Deyhim D.D.S., Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

ABOUT ME

Dr. Deyhim studied Systems Physiology after transferring from community college to San Jose State University where she was awarded the Dean’s Scholar. She completed her dental school training at NYU College of Dentistry where she was honored the Omega Kappa Upsilon status three years in a row, was a member of NYU research honors program and received two scholarships during her training.

In addition, she was given the dental student implant award upon graduation from NYU. She later completed her Oral and Maxillofacial surgery residency at UCSF-Fresno where she was trained in the full scope of the specialty including oral and facial pathology and reconstruction of adult and pediatric patients. Dr. Deyhim has also presented management of difficult airway in the office and hospital setting at the prestigious California American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Annual Meeting.

Dr. Deyhim says, “I would like every patient to feel comfortable and thoroughly informed of their specific treatment.”

She also prides herself for providing a professional environment for the staff to flourish and for the patients to receive the best individualized care. Away from the office she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and relaxing by the coast.

EDUCATION

B.S., Systems Physiology–San Jose State University

D.D.S.–New York University College of Dentistry

Oral & Maxillofacial surgery Certificate–UCSF Fresno Medical

AFFILIATIONS

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

American Dental Association

California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Fresno Madera Dental Society