Dr. Trent Westernoff is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with seven years of extensive surgical experience. He graduated with honors when he received his bachelors degree at the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1994. In 1998, Dr. Westernoff completed his post-graduate degree, obtaining a doctorate in Dental Medicine at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, with cum laude honors. During dental school, he became a US Army reservist and was commissioned as a captain on the USS Constitution.
Wanting to pursue a profession in oral and maxillofacial surgery, Dr. Westernoff continued his education at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) residency program and the UCSF School of Medicine. During his six years at UCSF, he completed oral maxillofacial surgery training, obtained his medical degree (MD) and finished a year of general surgery training. In addition to his extensive education, Dr. Westernoff was activated and promoted to the rank of major in the US Army where he served for three years as full-time hospital staff at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. While there, he practiced full-scope oral and maxillofacial surgery. He was deployed in 2005 during Operation Iraqi Freedom and served at a Combat Support Hospital in Mosul, Iraq. Dr. Westernoff received a Meritorious Service Medal for his outstanding service while in Iraq.
Dr. Westernoff completed board certification for both the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and National Dental Board of Anesthesiology, and he currently holds diplomate status in both organizations.
After completing nine years in the US Army Ready Reserve and three years of active duty, Dr. Westernoff and his wife elected to move back home to Southern California, where they are raising their family and continuing their professional careers.
Southern California native Martin Mardirosian graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a bachelors degree in Biology. He earned his Master of Science in Oral Biology & Medicine, as well as his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the UCLA School of Dentistry, all while on the Deans Honor List. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree at the UCLA School of Medicine and completed his residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the UCLA School of Dentistry, along with a year of general surgery residency at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
Personal Martin and his wife, Sharis, have been happily married since 2014 and recently welcomed their son, Leo, in April of 2017. In his spare time, Dr. Mardirosian enjoys working with computers, snowboarding, cycling, cooking, and running with Teddy the Mardirosian familys Golden Retriever.
Dr. Josh Wohlgemuth was born and raised in South Florida. He went on to graduate from the George Washington University with a bachelors degree in business administration and chemistry. As the son of an orthodontist, he followed his fathers footsteps by pursuing his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in New York City. He went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. He then completed his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the UCLA School of Dentistry along with a year of general surgery residency at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
Personal Dr. Wohlgemuth and his wife, Sinead, have been happily married since 2019. Sinead is currently finishing her residency in pediatric dentistry at Childrens Hospital LA and the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. In his spare time, Dr. Wohlgemuth is an avid golfer and all-around sports enthusiast. He has a love for music, whether it be playing the piano or experiencing live music of all genres. He also loves spending time with his family and friends at the beach or hiking. He cannot think of a better place than the South Bay to pursue all that he enjoys.
Crowns for Kids Program The Community Outreach Committee at West Los Angeles Dental Society (WLADS) has been working hard to help the South Bay Childrens Health Center (SBCHC) provide dental care to dentally underserved children in our community. The Crowns for Kids Program, which was spearheaded by Dr. Westernoff, had a very successful first year. Any dentist can collect crowns from their patients. Its easy to ask, and patients feel like they are giving back, as well. You would be amazed how many people donate.
An estimated 10 million Californians experience barriers to dental care. The California Dental Association Foundation and CDA host CDA Cares, a program that allows volunteer dentists, with the assistance of other dental professionals and community volunteers, to provide dental services at no charge to more than 2,000 patients at each event.
Give Kids a Smile The American Dental Association started Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) nine years ago. It is the nations largest proactive approach to serving the dental needs of children from low income families who do not have access to care. The program includes education, as well as preventative and restorative care. GKAS takes place in every state. The program is supported by the California Dental Association. GKAS is an annual centerpiece to National Childrens Dental Health Month (NCDHM), and is observed every year on the first Friday in February, while NCDHM is celebrated during the entire month of February.
Western Los Angeles Dental Society (WLADS) has assisted in organizing a community GKAS event with the South Bay Childrens Health Center (SBCHC) for the past few years. As a member of the WLADS board, Dr. Westernoff has supported these events by recruiting volunteer dentists and securing supplies and funding.
In 2010, Oral Surgery Partners volunteered a weekend day for no-cost oral surgical services in support of the GKASs annual event with SBCHC. The success of this program was brought about through coordinated care with Dr. Megha Sata, who is the primary dentist at SBCHC.
We are looking forward to the next GKAS event on February 4-5, 2018, at the SBCHCs new location in Lawndale, California. Drs. Johnsin and Westernoff along with the [practice_naem] team expect to continue their support at their office in Redondo Beach.
Remote Area Medical (RAM) Founded in 1985 by Stan Brock, this Tennessee-based, non-profit organization initially provided remote medical services developed in the Amazon rainforest for the Wapishana Indians. Since then he has expanded his services to remote and underserved areas throughout the world.
RAM sponsored two Los Angeles events in August 2009 and April 2010. Approximately 700 volunteers donated their time and talents to thousands of needy Southern California residents. Each event spanned approximately seven days and provided free medical, dental and vision care to approximately 8,000 uninsured or under-insured patients.
Oral Surgery Partners joins forces with Everyone for Veterans. Dr. Trent Westernoff and Dr. Martin Mardirosian are proud to support local veterans by participating in the Everyone for Veterans. This valuable program pairs local, under-served veterans to participants in order to receive needed services and support.