Dr. Nassiris interest in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics is deeply rooted in his commitment to improve peoples lives. He has over a decade of experience in childrens dental care and has successfully treated over 3,000 children under general anesthesia. He has also provided orthodontic treatment to more than a thousand adults and children.Dr. Nassiri completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, and double majored in Mechanical Engineering and Material Science. He then worked as a refinery engineer for Chevron in Point Richmond. He changed careers because of his interest in patient care. He wanted a professional career that would allow him to serve his community. He pursued his dental training at the prestigious University of California, San Francisco, where he graduated with honors, ranking in the top tier of his class. He received numerous awards and scholarships.
After graduation from dental school, Dr. Nassiri provided dental care for children and young adults with disabilities at La Clinica de La Raza, Salida Surgery Center and Pediatric Dental Initiative. He also served as a clinical instructor at the UCSF School of Dentistry. He has extensive experience treating both adults and children. He has also been involved in several research projects and given numerous lectures in Biomaterials.
Dr. Nassiri attended the highly regarded orthodontic program at the University of the Pacific, in San Francisco, where he earned his Certificate of Specialty in Orthodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry. He passed the written orthodontic board examination, achieving the highest score among his co-residents, and is currently board eligible.Dr. Nassiri believes that creating healthy, beautiful smiles involves a multidisciplinary approach. He evaluates the whole face as well as the airway, skeletal, periodontal and dental conditions when choosing the most suitable treatment options for his patients. His approach to orthodontics involves non-extraction treatment whenever possible as well occasional extraction and surgical treatment to achieve beautifully balanced faces, full smiles and healthy bites. Dr. Nassiri is a hands-on clinician who gives personal attention to every patient at each visit.Dr. Nassiri has been happily married since 1996. He met his wife during their undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley. They have twin toddlers that they adore very much. They also have four little dogs and two cats! When not at work, Dr. Nassiri enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, playing music, and cooking.
Dr. Joel Pedersen attended Pacific Union College in Napa for his undergraduate studies. He completed dental school at Loma Linda University, and graduated with his D.D.S. in 2004 and immediately entered into an anesthesia residency at Loma Linda. Upon graduation from residency in 2006, Dr. Pedersen moved back to Northern California and began his full-time private practice of anesthesia.
Dr. Pedersen primarily treats children and has extensive experience providing in-office anesthesia services. He has successfully provided anesthesia for thousands of children requiring extensive dental treatment. He is caring and treats every child as he would treat his own.
Dr. Pedersen provides all the anesthesia services for Solano Smile Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry.Dr. Pedersen is happily married and has three beautiful children. In his spare time, he likes to hike, attend sporting events, and enjoys wine tasting in Napa.
Dr. Mahnaz Heydari completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in Molecular Cellular Biology. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco.
Dr. Heydari began her professional career providing dental care for adults and children in a private practice in East Bay and at La Clinica De La Raza in Oakland and Vallejo. At La Clinica she developed her commitment to children who face economic and cultural obstacles to essential dental care. Dr. Heydari participated in several outreach programs in Solano County where she provided dental care for low-income and uninsured children. Dr. Heydari received the outstanding employee award from the Community Clinic Consortium; she also received a certificate of special recognition from Congressman John Garamendi for her dedicated work in providing oral health.
The six years she provided dental care for children and young adults at La Clinica helped form Dr. Heydaris commitment to pediatric dentistry. In 2012, Dr. Heydari returned to postgraduate school and completed her pediatric residency at the Lutheran Medical Center-Rady Childrens Hospital in San Diego where she also served as the chief resident.Since the completion of her pediatric dental specialty training, Dr. Heydari has been treating children at UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital in Oakland, and La Clinica. She is also proud to have joined the Solano Smile Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistrys group practice.
Other than pediatric dentistry, Dr. Heydaris interests include Persian calligraphy, painting, and hiking. Being out in Nature has always been a source of pleasure and peace for her. She also enjoys exploring different restaurants and watching movies. Dr. Heydari has a son who is currently pursuing his undergraduate studies.Dr. Heydaris message to all parents is: Your childs health is important to us and healthy teeth play an important part in your childs development.
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Rating 4.5 out of 5 based on 13 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestChristopher McKeon
2 years ago
Rude and advertises services on their website that they do not actually provide
Thao Tran
4 years ago
We have been here three times and generally like it. The office is clean and kid-friendly. The doctors are friendly and professional. The reason why I just gave 4 stars is the dentist assistant. She does not get along very well with my kids. My daughter is scared of the xray and I have been trying my best to help her get over it but I cannot. However, she made me feel so embarrassed by saying that kids at my daughter's age can do that but not my daughter. She said that twice during our last visits instead of finding out a different way to help my daughter out. Hopefully we'll find out a more informative and helpful way to do the xray next time.
Juste Me
4 years ago
Very professional and great service
Thao Tran
5 years ago
We have been here three times and generally like it. The office is clean and kid-friendly. The doctors are friendly and professional. The reason why I just gave 4 stars is the dentist assistant. She does not get along very well with my kids. My daughter is scared of the xray and I have been trying my best to help her get over it but I cannot. However, she made me feel so embarrassed by saying that kids at my daughter's age can do that but not my daughter. She said that twice during our last visits instead of finding out a different way to help my daughter out. Hopefully we'll find out a more informative and helpful way to do the xray next time.
Juste Me
5 years ago
Very professional and great service
Miwako Tan
5 years ago
Very clean, professional staff. They are great with kids.
Karen Zapata
5 years ago
Always professional and helpful. My 2 teenage kids love Dr Nassiri, and that's a big deal since everyone is annoying to them! :-) The staff is great, flexible and communicative.
Trixi Saba
5 years ago
This is a pediatric orthodontist office - so you know they are really gentle & funny. Yes, they take care of adults too. Dr Nassiri does an amazing job, he is do fun & him & staff very professional. Another thing I really like about Dr Nassiri is the fact that he likes to attend professional conferences to learn about new technology & he is always acquiring new instruments, equipment to better his patients experience. They are so flexible with financial planning which I very much needed.
Amy Beal
5 years ago
My 11 yo daughter now LOVES going to the dentist! Something about the staff's approach and comforting style on top of expert knowledge is like magic. My 17 yo had her wisdom teeth pulled last year and process & care was excellent. I really appreciate such a full service (e.g dental, orthodonture & oral surgery) being available at one convenient location.
bekalu kitaw
5 years ago
Very Good people and friendly
Karen Zapata
6 years ago
Always professional and helpful. My 2 teenage kids love Dr Nassiri, and that's a big deal since everyone is annoying to them! :-) The staff is great, flexible and communicative.
bekalu kitaw
6 years ago
Very Good people and friendly
Miwako Tan
6 years ago
Very clean, professional staff. They are great with kids.
Trixi Saba
6 years ago
This is a pediatric orthodontist office - so you know they are really gentle & funny. Yes, they take care of adults too. Dr Nassiri does an amazing job, he is do fun & him & staff very professional. Another thing I really like about Dr Nassiri is the fact that he likes to attend professional conferences to learn about new technology & he is always acquiring new instruments, equipment to better his patients experience. They are so flexible with financial planning which I very much needed.
Amy Beal
6 years ago
My 11 yo daughter now LOVES going to the dentist! Something about the staff's approach and comforting style on top of expert knowledge is like magic. My 17 yo had her wisdom teeth pulled last year and process & care was excellent. I really appreciate such a full service (e.g dental, orthodonture & oral surgery) being available at one convenient location.
media 1 manager
8 years ago
Hey this is a great service my smile is so strange I got braces. They were the clear kind they came on so easily the dentist was so nice. The service was fast professional and my insurance covered it I was so happy to have it done. also I highly recommend this to others because of the great customer service 5 stars.
media 1 manager
9 years ago
Hey this is a great service my smile is so strange I got braces. They were the clear kind they came on so easily the dentist was so nice. The service was fast professional and my insurance covered it I was so happy to have it done. also I highly recommend this to others because of the great customer service 5 stars.
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