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Samantha Besser, DMD, is a board-certified endodontist at Select Dental & Orthodontics in Torrance, California. Dr. Besser is highly experienced in treating pediatric patients as well as individuals with disabilities. 

Dr. Besser attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, for her undergraduate studies before transferring to Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, where she received her doctorate in dental medicine (DMD). Once she graduated from medical school, Dr. Besser spent five years providing dental care to U.S. troops both abroad and at home while serving as an honorary U.S. Air Force Officer. 

After her time in the military, Dr. Besser practiced as a general dentist with a passion for the field of endodontics. She pursued a highly competitive endodontic program at the University of Southern California’s Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry and eventually earned her certification in endodontics after two years of meticulous training. 

At Select Dental & Orthodontics, Dr. Besser uses the most advanced techniques in dentistry to treat her patients. While providing a welcoming and friendly environment, she offers multiple forms of anesthesia to help alleviate dental anxiety in her patients and ensure they have a comfortable experience throughout treatment. 

Many patients have praised Dr. Besser for her gentle manner, warm personality, and dedication to their oral health care. Dr. Besser is a California native, and currently lives in Santa Monica with her husband Sean.

Renate Gangel, DDS, is a cosmetic and general dentist at Select Dental & Orthodontics in Torrance, California. Dr. Gangel strives to provide excellent patient care and works closely with all patients to align with their dental needs. 

Dr. Gangel was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. At three years old, she moved to Long Beach, California, where it became her home growing up. She received her bachelor’s degree in biology from California State University, Long Beach. After her undergraduate studies, she attended the University of Southern California’s Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, graduating in 1986 with her doctorate in dental surgery (DDS). 

While Dr. Gangel has extensive experience in preventive care, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, and prosthetic design, she is eager to further her knowledge of dentistry and attends several courses, lectures, and seminars each year. Dr. Gangel is also passionate about learning the latest dental advancements and incorporating them into her personalized care plans for the best outcomes. 

At Select Dental & Orthodontics, she routinely uses digital X-rays to better diagnose oral health issues and help her patients avoid high levels of radiation. Additionally, she is trained and certified in soft tissue lasers. 

With a high standard for dental care, Dr. Gangel always ensures that her patients feel calm and their dental concerns are addressed in detail. She enjoys caring for individuals with special needs and elderly patients and providing them with specific care that helps them achieve improved oral health. 

Currently, Dr. Gangel lives in Lakewood, California, with her daughter Annie and their two dogs.

Dr. Jason Ray received his Bachelor of Arts in chemistry in 1999 followed by completing his dental degree from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2003. He continues his education whenever he can and currently attends over 40 hours of continuing education per year to stay up to date on the latest dental practices. Dr. Ray has had advanced training as a Premier Preferred Invisalign® Provider and has been using CEREC technology to make same-day dental crowns for the past 15 years.

He is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Society and the West LA Dental Society. He was chosen as one of the Top Dentists in Colorado for four years prior to moving to California to practice in the Santa Monica area, where he has been practicing for almost three years.

Dr. Ray’s goal as a dentist is to provide the highest quality dental care in order to help people save their teeth. He believes that people that keep their teeth live longer than people who do not.

He has been married to his wife, Cammy, since 2006 and she has helped him run two of his dental offices in Colorado as a hygienist and office manager. Together, they have one son, Eli, and a daughter, Elexus. Their children’s involvement in the acting industry is what led their family to move California in 2017.

In his spare time, Dr. Ray enjoys playing golf, going skiing and hanging out at the beach with his family.

Expert dentist Goli Javaher, DDS, brings more than 15 years of experience in restorative and cosmetic dentistry to her Brentwood, Los Angeles, practice. 

Dr. Goli began her professional education at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in psychobiology. After completing her undergraduate degree, Dr. Goli remained at UCLA and earned her Doctor of Dental Science.

 After graduation, Dr. Goli completed a general practice residency at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, followed by several postgraduate courses in various fields of dentistry, including dental implants. Before entering private practice, Dr. Goli also completed a residency in comprehensive esthetic dentistry.

As a dentist, Dr. Goli focuses on patient comfort and keeping up to date on the latest advances in dentistry. People from all over Los Angeles County seek out Dr. Goli’s expertise because they know she provides the highest quality of care in the field. 

Dr. Goli loves spending one-on-one time with her patients, and is a compassionate listener to their goals and concerns. After completing a thorough exam, she develops a diagnosis and treatment plan, tailored to each patients’ individual needs.  

Dr. Goli is a proud member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Los Angeles Dental Society. She welcomes any man or woman seeking high-quality dental care in the Los Angeles area. 

Mehdi Moradiseresht, DDS, is a highly skilled general dentist providing root canal therapy for our patients since 2018.

Dr. Mehdi has two doctorate dental degrees. He graduated from Islamic Azad University in Tehran, Iran in 2003 and Advanced Standing Program of International Dentist at University of Southern California Dental School in 2018.

Dr. Mehdi holds almost 20 years’ experience in all areas of dentistry but his passion rests in Root Canal Therapies. Patients are in great hands with Dr. Mehdi as he has a steady and gentle hand and is a talented professional.

Nazila Satvat, DDS, is providing specialty dental care for our pediatric department, seeing children of all ages from 6 months to 17 years of age.

Dr. Satvat received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Ajman University College of Science and Technology in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. She practiced dentistry in Dubai and then spent a year in Sweden and Italy, training and expanding her expertise. Shortly after arriving in the United States, Dr. Satvat attended the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine in Aurora, Colorado, and graduated with another Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

Some of Dr. Satvat’s passions include art, design, and culture, which is why she views herself as an artist and teeth as her canvas. She is a highly skilled dentist who loves working with children and will do all she can to create a comfortable and happy environment for everyone. Parents and children love her gentle touch and welcoming personality.

Dr. Satvat prides herself in keeping up-to-date with the latest dental advancements with continuous courses at the Los Angeles Institute of Clinical Dentistry in Burbank. She is also a member of the American Association of Dental Consultants, American Dental Association, and the California Dental Association.

Fullerton Dental Associates is a family, general dentistry practice offering initial check-ups, x-rays, extractions, fillings, dentures, dental implants, crowns, cleanings, and teeth whitening. The expert team provides comprehensive oral health services to people of all ages in Fullerton, California, and the North Orange County communities of Brea, La Habra, Anaheim, and Placentia.

The Fullerton Dental Associates office is conveniently located. It boasts a variety of cutting-edge technologies on-site, including laser dentistry, a CT scanner, digital cephalometric and panoramic x-rays, and a CEREC milling machine. They treat both children and adults and accept most HMO/PPO insurance plans.

Fullerton Dental Associates is passionate about good oral health. Using the latest treatment techniques and methodologies, they safely address various problems, including tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath. They also offer nitrous oxide so that patients can relax during their procedures.

The providers set aside time to meet with each individual. They listen to concerns and goals and develop custom treatment plans to restore and maintain healthy smiles. All of the dentists are kind and gentle, treating patients with a caring chairside manner. The team makes sure to listen to patients' concerns and make them as comfortable as possible.

To receive all-inclusive dental care, partner with Fullerton Dental Associates. Book online to schedule an appointment, or call the office today.

Fatemeh Arabpour, DDS specializes in Endodontics (root canal therapy) she graduated from Ajman University of Science and Technology with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2007.

Dr. “Raha” as we know her completed a one year internship program at RAK Dental Center Ministry of Health-Ras Al Khaimeh, United Arab Emirates in 2008. She then went on to The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of University of Southern California Los Angeles receiving her second Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2015. Realizing her dream of becoming an Endodonist, Dr. Raha successfully completed the Endodontics Program at University of Southern California becoming a certified specialist in 2017. Dr. Raha’s humanitarian services included providing dental and endodontic procedures in Beliz in 2015 and surgical and endodontic procedures at El Salvador Dental School in 2017. Dr. Raha has been with us since 2019, she has a lovely personality, a gentle touch and patients love and appreciate her sweet chairside manner. We are proud to have her as a member of our team.

Dr. Lai specializes in creating beautiful smiles. He provides his expertise and advice on the best possible options for straightening teeth, braces, aligners, orthodontic appliances and more. Before becoming an orthodontist, Dr. Lai graduated from the University of Southern California in 2003, earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery and spent seven years practicing as a general dentist in Arizona and Nevada. He then returned to residency for his orthodontic certificate at Roseman University in Henderson, Nevada, graduating in 2013.

Having practiced orthodontics for the past 8 years in different types of settings such as large DSOs, private general practice offices and orthodontic offices has given him valuable experience to handle just about any situation that may present on a daily basis. More importantly, it has given him the knowledge to provide excellent patient care. Not only is Dr. Lai a highly-skilled professional but he is kind, down-to-earth, has a wonderful chairside manner and we are proud to have him on our team.

In his spare time, Dr. Lai enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He loves to swim and considers himself a foodie and a sports fanatic.

Tricia Feist, DMD, is a caring, professional expert in dentistry at Santa Monica Bay Dental in Santa Monica, California. Her passion is to build relationships with her patients while helping them maintain their oral health and beautiful smiles.

Dr. Feist understands the importance of helping a patient build trust with their dental professional and gives them a caring, comfortable experience. She develops strong personal relationships with her patients, many of whom consider her a friend, in addition to their talented and effective dentist. In addition, she believes that maintaining oral health is one of the keys to a person’s overall mental and physical well-being.

Dr. Feist earned a Bachelor of Arts in Latin from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and a Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. In addition, she completed her residency at Denver Health Medical Center in Colorado, where she received advanced training in all aspects of general dentistry, emergency dentistry, and management of medically compromised patients.

To honor her passion for continuing education, she’s a faculty member for Spear Education, which provides innovative continuing education for dentists, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

She lives in the South Bay area of Los Angeles with her husband, James, and her two young children. She’s an avid baseball, hockey and Disneyland fan, and she enjoys watching movies, playing games, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

If you’re in the Los Angeles area and you’d like to meet with Dr. Feist for a consultation or service, call or book an online appointment today.

Spencer Face, DDS, provides a top-notch dental experience for his patients while delivering an exceptional level of care at Santa Monica Bay Dental, located in Santa Monica, California.  His focus is cosmetic, general, and full-mouth rehabilitation dentistry. 

Dr. Face earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Washington in Seattle, while simultaneously completing his dental prerequisite courses. He then continued at the University of Washington School of Dentistry, earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery. Dr. Face found a passion for taking care of patients who are afraid of the dentist while rotating through the Dental Fears Research Clinic at UW. He takes great pride in creating a gentle, personalized approach in solving patients’ dental needs.  

After graduating, he moved to Columbus, Ohio, where he discovered a passion for cosmetic dentistry and utilization of advanced dental technology. Dr. Face completed continuing education courses at the Spear Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona and the Midwest Implant Institute in Ohio to further support his goal of excellence in cosmetic and full-mouth rehabilitation dentistry. With years of experience with two generations of digital scanning and milling technology, he is an expert in providing same-day crowns. 

With a deep desire to give back to the community, Dr. Face has served at the Union Gospel Mission, providing dental care for the homeless population, and has also volunteered at KidSMILES, providing free dental care to children. 

In his free time, Dr. Face enjoys spending time with his wife and their daughter, working out, and watching college football. He especially likes to cheer for his Washington Huskies football team. Go Dawgs! 

If you’d like a consultation with Dr. Face, call or book an online appointment today. 

Brett Lent, DDS, provides the highest level of quality, professional dentistry for his patients at Santa Monica Bay Dental in Santa Monica, California. He stays on the cutting-edge of state-of-the-art technology with services such as CEREC® (chairside economical restoration of esthetic ceramics), same-day crown technology.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in cell and developmental biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) and a master’s in oral biology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

During his time at UCLA, he served as a research assistant in a study on chewing efficiency in denture wearers and implant patients at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Lent then graduated from the UCLA School of Dentistry in Los Angeles, California.

He continues his pursuit of excellence in dentistry through continuing education courses to stay current on advances in dentistry. 

Dr. Lent maintains his passion for teaching others as an active faculty member of Spear Education, which provides innovative continuing education for dentists in Scottsdale, Arizona. He’s also known for being involved with his community in local athletics and as a Boy Scout leader.

Dr. Lent enjoys an active lifestyle with his wife and two young children. Together, they like to travel, ski, snowboard, snorkel, walk their dogs, and appreciate great meals with close friends.

If you live in the Los Angeles area and you’d like to meet with Dr. Lent, call or book an online appointment today.