Kathy Zahedi, DDS & Associates has delivered compassionate dental care to residents of Santa Monica, California, and the surrounding area for 20 years. During that time, Dr. Kathy Zahedi has built a dental practice with one goal in mind: To care for all of your dental concerns in one place with a team of specialists dedicated to delivering gentle, painless, and top-notch dental care in Santa Monica.

Dr. Zahedi and her associates consider their patients to be extended family. Patients return that consideration with respect and trust by frequently recommending our dentists to their friends and neighbors.

Dr. Zahedi is a general dentist whose love of nature and peaceful spirit guide the practice. After graduating from the prestigious UCLA School of Dentistry at the top of her class, she completed a postgraduate internship in advanced education and general dentistry. Shes deeply grounded in the Santa Monica community and is honored to be on the Advisory Board of Face Forward, Inc., an organization that helps battered women recover from their physical and emotional abuse.

Dr. Zahedi has also completed a residency in dentistry at UCLA. She is also certified by IAOMT, to practice biological dentistry with a certification in safe amalgam removal. At the same time, Dr. Zahedi believes in using all the high tech methods available to dentists such as CT scans, digital x-rays and lasers. She believes that it is important to integrate natural holistic methods such as ozone therapy to achieve the most optimum results.

When you visit Dr. Zahedi and her associates, you can count on receiving advanced dental care from a team experienced in state-of-the-art technology. We provide all the comprehensive dental services including:

Dr. Wright completed his residency at UCLA. He received his board certification in 1998 from the American Board Of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. He was also recognized in the national registry of Whos Who 1999 edition.Dr. Wright also served as Chairperson for the Oral Surgery and Dentistry Department at Hoag Presbyterian Hospital in Newport Beach, California from 2002 thru 200.

Dr. Wright is a member of Pathways to Independence which is an organization that assists women who have been abused both physically and sexually or have been released from various drug rehab facilities. He provides necessary surgery and treatment for these women at no cost. He is the first Oral Surgeon to join Pathways in their quest to make a difference in the lives of these women.

Chloe L. Cohen, D.D.S., M.S., is a Board Certified Periodontist who specializes in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry; serving the Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and Ventura communities. Dr. Cohen has also served as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the division of Medically and Mentally Compromised Individuals (Special Patients Clinic) at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of University of Southern California (USC).

Dr. Cohen obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention followed by a Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. She then went on to complete a dual specialty program in Advanced Periodontology along with a Master of Science degree in Craniofacial Biology enhancing her understanding of the field of Periodontology.

Dr. Cohen understands that periodontics and dental implants may naturally cause patients a certain level of uneasiness and anxiety, and feels humbled to partner with patients on their journey to achieve a beautiful and healthy smile in a calm and comfortable environment, leaving you with a positive patient experience with each and every session.

In 2003, Dr. Fahid obtained his Doctor of Dentist Surgery (D.D.S.), from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. Looking to further his education, Dr. Fahid completed a one-year Residency, in Hospital Dentistry, at the West LA VA Medical Center, in 2004. Dr. Fahid subsequently enrolled at the University of Connecticut where he completed a three-year post-graduate program and earned his Certificate in Endodontics and Master of Dental Science Degree, in 2007.

Having dedicated years in advanced training, education, research, and patient care, Dr. Sean Fahid is well trained in both conventional and surgical Endodontics, using the latest available techniques. Dr. Fahid also holds apart timefaculty position at UCLA School of Dentistrys Endodontic Department.

Dr. Maryam Motamedinia, known to her patients as Dr. Nia, was born and raised in beautiful Santa Monica, California. She graduated at the top of her class from the prestigious USC School Dentistry where she earned her Doctorate in Dental Surgery. Prior to her dental education, she earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology from the University of California Santa Cruz. Dr. Nia is a skillful and artistic restorative and cosmetic dentist in Santa Monica. She strongly believes in building relationships based on trust, helping you make informed decisions about your dental care, and creating a smile that is designed just for you. She is committed to delivering the highest quality dental care in the most gentle and least toxic way. She is an advocate of biological dentistry, including the safe removal of Mercury amalgam fillings, and implements natural holistic treatments such as ozone therapy.

Dr. Nia has extensive experience in the treatment of children and adults, with an emphasis on preventative dentistry. She strives to stay up-to-date on the cutting edge of technology, new dental treatments, and all the latest advancements in the field of restorative and cosmetic dentistry. She is continuously seeking to advance her clinical skills through various continuing education courses. Dr. Nia maintains active memberships with the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the West Los Angeles Dental Society. When she is not in private practice, she enjoys giving back to the community. Among other community activities and endeavors, Dr. Nia volunteered services to numerous community oral health clinics including USC mobile dental clinic, Queenscare Mobile Clinic, The Union Rescue Mission, and Special patients Clinics of USC. Outside the office, Dr. Nia enjoys traveling, yoga and spending time with her family.

If you have a missing tooth,damaged teeth, or wear dentures, you may beself-conscious over your smile, pronunciation, or ability to consume food properly. Fortunately, there is a solution that can help you reestablish proper tooth function: dental implants.

As a top-rated dental implants specialist in Santa Monica, our team is skilled in modern dental implants procedures to make the entire process seamless. We have helped many Santa Monica patients replace missing teeth due to periodontal issues (tooth decay, gum disease, or trauma) so they feel more confident about the way their teeth look and feel.

At Kathy Zahedi DDS & Associates, our focus is clear. We specialize in dental implants, All-On-4, and advanced oral surgical services and it would be an honor to be a part of the team that assists you in achieving your long-term dental health goals.

Dental implants offer so many benefits to people with missing teeth. A restored smile can improve your self-confidence, facial appearance, and overall quality of life. It will even be easier for you to chew your food.

Kathy Zahedi DDS and associates have improved hundreds of patients lives in the Santa Monica area by replacing their missing teeth and restoring their oral health. We can do the same thing for you too.

Dental implants can be considered a long-term commitment not just in terms of money, but also in terms of youroverall dentalhealth. A dental implant is the nearest thing to yournatural tooth, and in addition to allowing youto consume the same nutritious meals you have alwaysliked, it also eliminates the day-to-day inconveniences and possibly humiliation typically caused by dentures. Get started on your dental implant journey by learning about three-step process below:

Missing teeth can affect your health in more than one way. Not only will it cause you to have low self-confidence over your appearance, but you could develop physical problems as well. For instance, if you cannot chew your food properly because you have missing teeth, it could negatively affect your digestive health and immune health.

Dental implants are better for replacing individual missing teeth that are not surrounded by other missing teeth. For example, if you have one tooth missing on the side of your mouth, then a dental implant would be more appropriate for it. But if you have three consecutive missing teeth on the side of your mouth, then a bridge would be better to remedy it. Most patients prefer dental implants because they look the most natural and dont affect any other teeth.

On the downside, a dental bridge requires the adjacent natural teeth to be reshaped to support the bridge. This will eventually weaken the bone structure in the mouth that supports the strength of your chewing abilities. The gum and bone surrounding the bridge will soon pull away and gradually create a gap between your bridge and teeth. Once that happens, bacteria and debris could get stuck in the gap and increase your risk of getting an oral infection.

There are no age restrictions for dental implant surgery. If you have missing adult teeth, then you will likely qualify to receive dental implants. The only exception is for teenagers because their facial bones and adult teeth are still growing and forming. That is why we dont recommend teenagers get dental implants until their bones stop growing.

Dental implant surgery should get done soon after a tooth extraction procedure, but it is not a requirement. You can still receive dental implants if your tooth was extracted several years ago. All that matters is that you have enough healthy bone surrounding the dental implant to give it support.

Dental implants will never need replacement if you take care of them. Make sure you brush and floss your teeth and receive regular checkups at our dental office in Santa Monica. The checkups are vital because well ensure the forces in your mouth are balanced and that your implants remain in the proper position.

We love our patients, and our patients love us! Please view the videos below and learn what makes us unique and why our patients enjoy working with us. With over two decades of experience, we strive to completely educate patients about dental implant treatment options, ensuring that they are comfortable and confident during the procedure.

Many patients throughout Santa Monica may not be aware of the numerous ways cosmetic dentistry can drastically change a smile. The cosmetic dentists at Kathy Zahedi DDS & Associates will create a customized treatment plan to help you achieve the smile youve always wanted.

As a top-rated cosmetic dentistry specialist in Santa Monica, our team is skilled in modern cosmetic procedures to make the entire process seamless and give you the healthy, attractive smile that you have been dreaming of! Your smile speaks to everyone you meet before you even say a word, so let us make sure your smile truly represents you.

Cosmetic dentistry has real life-changing effects. Our accomplished Santa Monica cosmetic dentists observe changes in our patients lives every day, and we are confident about the significant impact that can be made with a new smile. Using the latest modern technologies and procedures, we will help you build the smile you desire with long-lasting dental products and excellent esthetic performance.

With years of experience serving Santa Monica in cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dentist Kathy Zahedi provides a broad array of cosmetic dentistry treatments ranging from dental bonding to porcelain veneers. Most of these cosmetic treatments are simple for cosmetic problems that relate to your teeth appearance, whereas others may require minimally invasive procedures.

This patient presented with small teeth that became even shorter due to grinding. She also presented with a space between her teeth that she was unsatisfied with. Her teeth did not have harmony with her face and natural smile. When I do veneers, I make the patient temporaries mimicking the final shape of the crowns. In this case, we tried different temporaries, one with the space closed and one with the space open, to test her preferences. She decided she preferred her smile with the spaced closed. All ceramic veneers were placed on the four front teeth. The size, shape, and style of the veneers had harmony with the patients facial structure.

We want you to look and feel your best so Dr. Zahedi brings in her master ceramist to create your perfect smile in our Santa Monica dentist office. All of the final touches are done by our master lab ceramist chairside

Holistic dentistry is an alternative solution to dentistry that believes your dental hygiene is fully interrelated to your physical and mental health. It emphasizes the use of biocompatible (non-toxic) restorative products, the prevention of pathogens, and the promotion of appropriate structural relationships between your teeth/jaw/head/ body.

holistic /hlistik/ Learn to pronounce adjective adjective: holistic PHILOSOPHY characterized by comprehension of the parts of something as intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole. MEDICINE characterized by the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of a disease.

There are significant benefits to cosmetic dentistry. Our cosmetic dentists in Santa Monica come across these benefits in our patients lives daily and are passionate about restoring confidence in every single smile we come across. Well help you meet any unique cosmetic dental goals that youre looking to achieve; please find our additional cosmetic dental service below:

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