Dr. Rami Etessami attendedIndiana Universityat Bloomington, majoring in mathematics and pre-dentalstudies with high honors. Upon completion of his studies, he entered Georgetown University School of Dentistry at Washington D.C. After obtaining his D.D.S. degree with honors from Georgetown University, he chose to pursue his advance graduate studies at theUniversity of Southern California, School of Dentistry, department of advanced Endodontics, and became the youngest Endodontist in the U.S. in 1986, at the age of 26. He established his practice in Beverly Hills in 1986 anda year later moved to the present location. He taught at U.S.C. for twelve years and has been teaching atU.C.L.A. School of Dentistry since 1987 as a clinical instructor and lecturer. His passions in life include nature, music, photography, reading, writing, and spirituality. One of the happiest moments in his life was the day he became an Endodontist.
Dr. Hiri Etessamiattended Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Upon completion of two years of undergraduate studies, he was recruited to USC School of Dentistry. Immediately upon completion of his degree of Doctorate in Dental Surgery, he entered the advanced endodontic program at USC. He finished the two year residency program in 1991, and upon completion was the youngest Endodontist in the U.S that year. Dr. Hiri Etessami also has specialized education in field of dental implants. He has been a faculty member at USC and UCLA Schools of Dentistry for fifteen and ten years, respectively. He has lectured nationally and internationally, and is the recipient of numerous awards from USC, UCLA, the American Association of Endodontics, the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity, and the Jewish Federation.
Endodontic treatments involve cleaning, shaping, and sealing the canals inside the roots of teeth. This can usually be accomplished by a small opening made through the chewing surface of the tooth. Occasionally, a more advanced surgical approach may be recommended, which requires the roots to be treated through a small incision in the gum tissue.
After the completion of treatment in our office, a follow up visit is necessary by your dentist, to complete the restoration of the tooth. We will make the appropriate recommendations regarding follow up visits depending on the procedure performed.