Finding the ideal balance between professional life and personal life can often be precarious, especially for such professions as dentistry that demand incredible commitment. For Dr. Rana Faranesh, walking this wire is made less problematic by the genuine enjoyment she derives from refining her technique.
Faraneshs father, Sam, first came to the United States to attend college in Texas, majoring in mathematics. Thereafter, he returned to his hometown of Nazareth in Israel to court and marry her mother, Diana. Originating from a small Catholic Palestinian community, Faraneshs parents emigrated from Nazareth to the Flint, Michigan area to start a family.
Her early years was spent there among her two brothers, Sam and Wasim, and her younger sister, Sarena. In the mid 1980s, while she was in first grade, Faraneshs family moved to Las Vegas, where the familys relatives had already settled.
It was in her childhood that she first showed an inclination towards more artistic and cerebral pursuits, qualities that extended into adulthood. Id say I was introverted, really well behaved, and kept to myself, she says. I really liked to draw and first thought I was going to be an artist or designer, perhaps fashion.
Faranesh was enrolled at two prestigious local Catholic schools for her primary and secondary education, St. Viator and Bishop Gorman, respectively. Following graduation, she sought a change of scenery, albeit one not too far away, settling on University of Nevada, Reno.
After earning her bachelors in biology and physics, the desire for home and family led to her choosing to become a dentist. While studying at the UNLV School of Dental Medicine alongside future Streamline alumni Dr. Amy Tongsiri and Dr. Jeff Redlinger, Faranesh came to find her niche and passion as a dentist.
I really came to like the hands-on, technical aspect of dentistry and my creative background really helped me in that, she says. We would make teeth out of wax in school, kind of like pottery work. I did so well at that, all the students in my class would trade things for me to wax teeth for them, which I actually liked doing.
Earning her DMD from the School of Dental Medicine, Faranesh honed her skills over the next six years working for a large group practice. In 2014, her friend and classmate Amy Tongsiri merged her practice with Streamline and sought to bring Faranesh into the fold as well.
I was hesitant at the time, because I was already working somewhere, she explains. Deciding to trust in her friend and test the waters, Faranesh met with Streamlines Dr. Tran, which ultimately cemented her decision.
I thought that it was probably time for a change and its always good to keep evolving and moving forward, she says. Faranesh joined Streamline in November 2014, and began operating out of the Image Dental branch on West Sahara Ave.
Though this is a group, it has more of a private practice feel; were not so stretched out, she says. All the doctors have a very close relationship, theres better communication among owners and associate dentists, and having our own lab makes a big difference.
Faranesh feels the patients benefit greatly from the close communication among the Streamline team, with more personalized care, quicker response and improved quality of care. In particular, she has availed herself of Streamlines commitment to being on the cutting edge of dental care and use of burgeoning technologies.
I do all my own root canals, denta; implants, pretty much everything, she says. I find that patients dont want to be sent somewhere else and have to get used to another doctor. Even myself, as a patient, I just want to get everything done at one place.
With many dentists regularly working six days a week, Faranesh is vigilant about maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Finding that balance is an eternal goal of mine, as I really enjoy my work and go through phases in wanting to spend more time at home or work.
Faraneshs personal interests range from cooking and being embarrassingly, really into Taylor Swift, to more exotic fare such as bungee jumping, sky diving and cliff jumping. She describes herself as friendly, introverted and loyal, and wields a dry sense of humor that can be unintentionally funny.
Unsurprising for a doctor intent on learning and utilizing all aspects of dentistry she can absorb, Faranesh is highly analytical and knows where she wants to be in five and ten years. Id like to eventually be an owner of a practice, start a family, she says. Id like to be able to work part-time at my practice and own a caf, because I really like coffee and I used to be a barista. I love the atmosphere of a caf, laid back, cozy, lounge-y.
Faraneshs happy medium comes down to her passion for her work, interacting directly with her patients and helping those in need of treatment. Its not just work for me, but my hobby as well, she explains. I really care about the people I see and want to provide the best treatment possible, break through any apprehension they may be feeling. When you can accomplish that and really help someone, Its a great feeling.
I have enjoyed the privilege and challenge of practicing dentistry since my graduation from UCLA in 1980. My career has basically been devoted to three elements of practice; patient care, teaching students in the dental schools, and consulting work for colleagues. While my lifes work has always involved all three of these areas of my specialty, I have been more or less involved with these aspects at different times during my career. I am now very happy to be focusing strictly on patient care in my practice at Image Dental and Orthodontics.
I have had the honor of caring for tens of thousands of patients during my career in the several practices that I built in both Southern California and here in Nevada. Continuing education has been a huge part of my life and I constantly attend classes to improve and expand my skills. I have received special training in oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, implantology, cosmetic dentistry and most of the other elements of dental care that are often provided by specialists. I take special pleasure in personally providing the actual care to my patients so that I do not need to ask them to see other doctors for these procedures. I take pride in taking complex restorative cases from inception through treatment and into recall care.
As a dental consultant and as a professor at the dental school, one of my subjects has been the management of dental practices. I have actively been teaching dentists and dental students how to manage and merge both the business and clinical aspects of their dental practices so as to provide exceptional clinical care and experience for their patients. I am so happy to say that my practice at Image Dental fits this model of excellence. Im surrounded by superb staff members who give exceptional care to my patients in a both efficient, time conscious and most importantly kind and caring environment..
After four years of teaching and practicing full time at UNLV School of Dental Medicine, I am so happy to be returning to full time clinical care for my patients. At Image Dental, I am allowed to concentrate completely on providing the best possible, most advanced dentistry to my patients. I have remarkable team members that take care of all of the other elements of our practice, providing all of the business support that I need so that we can focus on giving our patients not just the very best dentistry, but also the most comfortable and pleasurable experience possible in the dental environment. The state-of-the-art facility with all of the latest equipment and materials gives me the chance to perform all of my beautiful procedures as quickly and comfortably as is humanly possible resulting in extraordinary dentistry for my patients.
Our dental office aims to bring world-class dental services to the people of Las Vegas. Were made up of some absurdly talented dentists and dental specialists, all of which work together to ensure every patient leaves our office with a massive smile plastered across their face. From small dental services to lengthy treatments, we tackle each one with the same dedication and passion!
At Streamline Dental Implants, we fully believe that our amazing dental care is only part of what makes us such a popular choice amongst many Las Vegas residents. Yes, we provide you with unrivaled care that helps you feel more confident and live with a healthier mouth. However, we also place a massive emphasis on building a rapport with our patients. Its so important that every single patient walks through our doors and feels comfortable when they see the dentist. We know that a lot of people have a fear of dentists, and we want to reverse that with our friendly approach and positive demeanor.
We have a whole host of intricate and detailed oral services for any patient that enters our practice. Regardless of your age, theres definitely something we can do for you. While most dental offices in Las Vegas only offer one or two dental specialties, we cover a broad range of services.
If you want to know more about all of our services, then head to the Treatments section on our site to read about them in detail. Its well worth noting that were also a very popular family dentist. We provide Childrens Dentistry services that are designed to help your child feel less afraid and encourage them to look after their teeth.
All of our services are designed to be as affordable as possible, and we even have a Membership Plan for people that arent covered by insurance. At the end of the day, all we want is for you to enjoy your smile and feel happy when you stare at your teeth in the mirror. Its not about money for us, which is why we offer low prices and discounts for members!