Dr. Ehssan Ghassemi was born and raised in Sacramento, California. He received both his undergraduate degree in Psychology and Masters Degree (M.S.) in Comparative Pathology from the University of California, Davis. Continuing his education in Southern California, he then earned a D.M.D with honors at Western University of Health Sciences. Following his interest in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, he then returned to Northern California where he competed a four-year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of the Pacific and Highland Hospital Level One Trauma Center in the Bay Area. During this time, he and his colleagues were responsible for all adult and pediatric facial trauma surgery. He gained further surgical training at Kaiser Oakland, one of the top orthognathic (corrective jaw surgery) centers in California as well as Childrens Hospital of Oakland.With extensive training in all facets of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and clinical practice focused on outpatient sedation, pathology, dentoalveolar and implant surgery, Dr. Ghassemi is committed to providing the highest quality of care, ethics and compassion to his patients and community. Dr. Ghassemi is an American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons candidate. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association and Sacramento District Dental Society. He is certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).Dr. Ghassemi is happy to return to his hometown of Sacramento. In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors with his wife, tennis, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and spending time with his family.
Dr. Sealey grew up in the Caribbean on the beautiful twin island of Trinidad and Tobago. He moved to the United States to attend college and completed his undergraduate degree in South Carolina, where he earned a B.S. in Biology. During his time at college, he was awarded the Presidential Scholarship Award for outstanding academic achievement and was also inducted into the Golden Key International Honor Society. In college Dr Sealey participated in numerous research projects involving nanoparticles and osteoblast differentiation. His research project was published In the Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry.
Dr. Sealey attended dental school at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine where he earned his D.M.D. Afterwards, he completed a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
After completing his training, Dr. Sealey practiced dentistry in Upstate NY for 2 years. During that time, he completed additional continuing education that furthered his love for the specialty of Endodontics. This passion led him to pursue an advanced degree in Endodontics at Virginia Commonwealth University where he earned his certificate in Endodontics, in addition to, a Master of Science in Dentistry. Dr. Sealey is a member of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Endodontists.
Dr. Austin Eckard graduated with honors from the University of California, Berkeley. He enrolled at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where he graduated magna cum laude. He returned to the Bay Area for his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Highland Hospital/ Alameda County Medical Center, Childrens Hospital and Kaiser Hospital in Oakland, California.
Following residency, Dr. Eckard joined a group practice in Southern California before joining Sacramento Valley Dental Specialists. His practice focuses on wisdom tooth removal, dental implants and bone grafting, and outpatient anesthesia. His goal is to treat you like family.
Dr. Fries received his undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and his DDS degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center School of Dentistry in 2010. He then went on to complete an Advanced Education in General Dentistry 1-yr. program at Langley Air Force Base, VA, followed by his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base. Upon completing his residency, Dr. Fries had the opportunity to live overseas for 3 years while serving in Okinawa, Japan as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. Dr. Fries recently moved back to the states and now holds a teaching position at the Air Force Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program at Travis AFB.
Dr. Fries strives to provide a relaxing environment for patients while delivering high quality care. He practices full scope care to include, but not limited to: surgical extractions, deep sedation, dental implants, ridge preservation/augmentation, sinus augmentation, biopsies, and orthognathic surgery.
Dr. Fries is a Board Certified Diplomate of American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as well as a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. In addition, he is certified in ACLS, PALS, and BLS. When not working, Dr. Fries enjoys exercising, trying out new restaurants, wine tasting, and many other outdoor activities in the local area. Dr. Fries looks forward to providing care to the greater Sacramento community for a very long time.
Certain injuries may cause teeth to be pushed back into their sockets, and the tooth may need to be repositioned and stabilized. Root canal treatment is usually started within a few weeks of the incident.
A tooth may be partially pushed out of its socket, in which case it will need to be repositioned and stabilized. If the pulp is healthy, no other treatment is necessary. If the pulp becomes damaged or infected, a root canal is necessary.
If a tooth has been completely knocked out of your mouth, immediate treatment is necessary! It is important to keep the tooth moist in either milk or a glass of water with salt. A moist tooth can be saved. If possible, put it back into its socket. The length of time your tooth has been out of your mouth and the way it has been stored will determine the kind of treatment process you receive.
This procedure encourages the root to continue to develop as the pulp is healed, and the soft tissue is treated with medication to encourage growth. The tip of the root will continue to close as the child grows older, causing the walls of the root canal to thicken. If the pulp heals, no additional treatment is necessary. A more mature root increases the chance of saving the tooth.
Any unhealthy pulp is removed from the tooth. The doctors will place medication into the root to help hard tissue to form near the root tip which will create a barrier for the root canal filling. The root canal walls will not continue to develop, which could make it susceptible to fractures. The tooth should be properly restored by the dentist.
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newest oldest highest lowestChuck Lamb
a year ago
Wonderful staff and Doctorss all were kind and thoughtful and very knowledgeable. Dr. Eckard was outstanding as he was knowledgeable and so easy to communicate an excellent surgeon and his surgery assistant was very good. All my interaction with staff was outstanding!
Diane Anderson
a year ago
Throughout the process very friendly and thorough and caring
Stephanie Renee
a year ago
I was referred by my dentist. I called and got a next day appointment lets start there. Upon arriving I was impressed by the cleanliness and friendliness of the office and staff. There was plenty of parking as well. The receptionist was really welcoming and so was the person who took my x rays. I was scared not gonna lie but Dr Ghasssmemi (I'm positive I spelled that wrong) he was absolutely amazing. Along with his assistant. I told him I was nervous and after that everything went uphill. He extracted a upper tooth in back for me. Numbed me and I didn't feel a thing. He walked me thru everything he was doing . The funny thing is he kept saying that I was gonna feel some pulling , i never felt any pulling. The tooth came out without pain . Fast forward to 3 hours later(now) I'm not in pain, the numbing has worn off and I feel great. No swelling so far and no pain (yet) the staff was very welcoming and made me feel so comfortable and at ease. If u could I would go hear for all of my dental needs. Thank you so much.
Tiffany Laurent
a year ago
From first call to end of appointment, this place was amazing. My husband went in for wisdom teeth removal. He is home healing now.
Mozha
a year ago
Went in to get my wisdom teeth out this morning and I really couldn't have asked for a better experience. The staff, Surgeons & faculty are beyond kind, extremely attentive and obviously love and care about what they do. Thank you Sac Valley for such an amazing experience! Ask for Dr. Eckard!
Charles Doss
a year ago
Best dental specialists in Sac. Customer service at its finest.
Monica T.
a year ago
The staff is friendly, but beware, they will give you a cheap quote and bill your insurance the maximum amount. Turns out the office staff didn't read the clause for one of my insurances and gave me a really low estimate. Now, there is an additional $340 charge...for being double covered. Ridiculous. I'm surprised others are saying they were detailed with their prices. I am beyond shocked with the lack of attention to insurance coverages/benefits. Surgeon was fine, staff was lacking. Please go to an office where the office can correctly quote you. Well, I guess it is my fault for trusting these full-time employees where their job is literally to communicate with insurance companies. Do your research, and take the time to understand your benefits. Don't trust this office to do the work for you, because they will butcher it. Otherwise, if money is not an issue and you have no other financial commitments, this is the place for you.
Ann Vanderschans
a year ago
Very accommodating and friendly. The job was done quickly and well.
Mike M
a year ago
Great and friendly service. Kind and caring staff. Professional in approach and quick service.
Diana Callahan
a year ago
Receptionist is very friendly and personable. The office is a very clean environment. Dr Eckart is fabulous. I am very impressed with this office and the entire staff. The medical assistants were great and attentive. I had a great experience and highly recommend this office.
Marbella Solano
a year ago
Great service ..... Personal is so friendly and proffesional and office is very clean recommend them 100%
Steven Sanchez
a year ago
Was quick and painless. Dr. and staff were great!
Zaidee Anderson
a year ago
I was impressed with Sacramento Valley Dental Specialist from beginning to end. I needed a tooth extraction due to a broken nerve root.. Shareen of the Front Office was extremely kind and understanding on the phone. She got insurance approval and got me an appointment the next morning. Dental Assistant Tyniece was thorough in taking my history and gentle yet professional while doing my x-rays. Brandy, the Surgical Dental Assistant was kind during the procedure and thorough in her instructions. Dr. Ghassimi was wonderfully kind and thorough in his explanation of the procedure and risks involved. He extracted my tooth smoothly and painlessly. Each person at this office treated me with dignity, kindness and professionalism. I couldn't be more satisfied.
Cherece
a year ago
I went in for last minute tooth extract, which I've never done but Shareen at the front desk and my dental assistant Brandy made things so easy & quick! I appreciated them very much & as well as quick they are to help!
Lyle Christensen
2 years ago
I was extremely nervous coming in for a root canal. But the process was so smooth and pain free. It felt like I was in and out in no time at all.
Roman Fuentes
2 years ago
I had a very positive experience at Sacramento Valley Dental Specialists. The staff was very welcoming and informative. They constantly checked on me and the procedure went really well.
Beejay Johnson
2 years ago
Amazing facility! Awesome Dr. Exceptional front office staff. Everything about this place is A+.
Darcy Austin
2 years ago
Let me start by saying I hate going to the dentist! I've had many experiences with pain, which led to fear, which led to me neglecting a cracked tooth. Cue Sac Valley Dental Specialists. The entire office experience was amazing. The staff are professional and everyone made me feel at ease! Dr. Sealey is nice and also made me feel confident in his abilities. Day of my procedure...no pain! No pain and no fear. I only wish these folks did regular dentistry!
Joshua Bozarth
2 years ago
Great service! Amazing all around
Pam Carmichael
2 years ago
I was in for an extraction. The staff is incredibly friendly. My surgeon, Dr. Ghassemi, made me comfortable, answered every question and kept me informed as well as checked in with me throughout the procedure. This was a painless, successful experience. I can't say enough good things.
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