Dr. Hajdari has more than two decades of dental experience. He loves working with patients to provide the ideal treatment solutions necessary to fulfill the needs of each individual. The goal is to help each patient look, feel, and function better. He is especially dedicated to helping patients who struggle with dental anxiety or phobia. With oral sedation and gentle, attentive care, Dr. Hajdari can help the most hesitant patients learn to overcome their fears and learn to look forward to visiting him every year.
Dr. Hajdari maintains active membership in the Academy of General Dentistry and the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. Committed to lifelong learning, Dr. Hajdari has studied dental implants with Dr. Chen and Dr. Hiossen and has extensive training in wisdom tooth extractions as well. He studied interceptive orthodontics with Dr. Rondeau, and he studied full mouth reconstruction and TMJ dysfunction therapy at the Tanaka Institute. As a practitioner of Ayurvedic medicine, Dr. Hajdari studied the holistic approach at the California College of Ayurveda.
When hes not hard at work, Dr. Hajdari loves spending time with his wife, four children, and two cats, as well as his friends and extended family. He enjoys learning new languages, biking, practicing martial arts, gardening, and walking in nature.
Dr. Raissi is originally from Edina, Minnesota and attended the Marquette University School of Dentistry. He has his certification in endodontics from the University of Southern California. With 22 years of experience in total and has been at our practice since January of 2017. Dr. Raissi says the best part of working at Blanco Circle Dental is attending to our patients needs and having fun with our wonderful staff. He stays up to date on the latest developments in dentistry through his involvement in the American Dental Association, the State of California Dental Association, the American Association of Endodontists, the Gilroy Rotary Club, and the Santa Clara Dental Society. Dr. Raissi has two twin boys, and when hes not at the office he enjoys spending time with them, going to movies, working out, and engaging in a variety of other activities.
Dr. Chehrehsa has known that he wanted to be an oral surgeon ever since he was a teenager. He had his wisdom teeth removed by Dr. McMurray, a surgeon in San Jose and Gilroy, and was then able to shadow him during his college years, quickly falling in love with the profession. After completing his training, he moved back to the Bay area to serve those in his community and the rest is history!
Dr. Chehrehsa completed his dental education at New York University. Today, he is a Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and holds Board Certification with the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology. He is additionally a member of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology.
A San Jose native, Dr. Chehreha first met his wife Danae while they were both traveling in Europe. Today, they have two young children. In his spare time away from work, you can often find him watching sports on TV, attending games in-person, listening to music, going to concerts, or traveling.
With 5 years of experience in dentistry, Sandra says she most appreciates the level of care we strive to give our patients at Blanco Circle Dental Care. She attended Central Coast College, Hartnell College, and San Jose State. She has her associates degree in applied science as well as an advanced certification in accounting and office management. Sandra says her family is everything to her, and they enjoy seeking out natures beauty together. A regular practicer of meditation, Sandra believes real communication happens in silence.
Monica has been working in oral healthcare for almost 5 years now, and shes very passionate about making sure every patient leaves our practice with a big smile. Originally from Salinas, she is a part of a very fun family. Her hobbies outside of dentistry include practicing photography, walking her dogs, and spending lots and lots of quality time with loved ones.
Lizeth was born and raised right here in Salinas she even attended North Salinas High School! From there, she studied at Mission Trails ROP. Today, she has over five years of experience in the dental field under her belt. She is also a mom to a little boy (who is currently obsessed with Superwings and Cocomelon). So, their movie nights usually consist of watching along and singing The Wheels on the Bus.
Crystal is originally from Greenfield, CA. Although shes one of the newest faces on our team, shes already become an integral member! She and her little girl love spending time in the big outdoors, especially hiking and going to the beach. One thing you may not know about her is that she is one of the few people who can actually lick their elbow.
Genny has been with our practice for 35 years, and she says her favorite part of being a dental hygienist is helping people learn to take better care of themselves. She is also aCERT (certified emergency responder).Genny is originally from Chicago, IL and she attended Southern Illinois University and UCLA postgrad. When shes not working, Genny enjoys coaching, volunteering, and helping other people achieve their own goals. And one other cool thing about Genny? Shes also a certified race car driver!
Although Nadine may be relatively new to our team, she brings an impressive 10+ years of experience with her. She studied at DeAnza College, Foothill College, and Carrington College, and she has earned her laser and radiology certification. Every moment she can, she loves spending with her husband and three girls. She also enjoys flower arranging, crafts, volunteering, and ceramics.
Janelle has been helping patients and their smiles for over a full decade now. She completed a ROP dental specialties program, and she has continued to hone her craft through advanced training in everything from sealants and X-rays to Coronal Polishing. Outside the office, she is married and a mom to two energetic boys. She loves spending quality time with them, traveling, connecting with nature, hiking, and cooking. She is also a diehard 49er fan!
Maritza joined the field of dentistry and our team over three years ago. Her hometown is Sainas, and she attended both Hartnell College and Britwood College. Her interests outside of dentistry includes soccer and painting, and she loves to remind people to drink water!