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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.

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.

Sean Pierce, DDS, is a cosmetic, implant, and general dentist at Pierce Aesthetics in Tustin, California. Dr. Pierce is proud to provide premium dental care with a carefully curated combination of advanced techniques, modern technology, and a team committed to patient satisfaction.

Dr. Pierce grew up in Green Lake, Wisconsin. He completed his three-year undergraduate education at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, graduating magna cum laude. He then completed his Doctor in Dental Surgery at Marquette University School of Dentistry, graduating with a magna cum laude. Afterward, he attended UCLA School of Dentistry to complete a post-graduate training program in oral maxillofacial surgery. 

He has received national recognition for his commitment to pioneering advanced technologies. He was recently recognized as a “Top 40 Under 40 Dentist in America” and was awarded a “Top Doctor” award for his excellence in cosmetic dentistry. His work has also been published in multiple magazines. Dr. Pierce serves as Key Opinion Leader for Mavrik Dental Systems and has played a key role in Neocis Robotics. 

Dr. Pierce believes in providing quality patient care and forging lifelong relationships with his patients. He is committed to providing premium dental care by combining his expertise with advanced equipment, techniques, and technology.

Kathleen Aguilar, DDS, is a general dentist at Esthetic Partners Dental Group, serving patients in the Pico Rivera, California, office. Her goal as your dentist is to efficiently provide you with the highest standard of dental care and long-lasting dental solutions.

Dr. Aguilar earned her dental degree at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. Since 2016, she has had the opportunity to treat patients from the San Bernadino and Los Angeles counties. Having been born and raised in Los Angeles and now working in the area today, she has the privilege of serving in the community she grew up in. She has also had the privilege of treating patients in underserved communities both domestically (including Redlands, Indio, Pacoima) and internationally (including Fiji, Nicaragua). The intrinsic creativity of dentistry fascinates her, as does finding the balance between esthetics and function. Dentistry provides her the platform to educate and instill in people dental knowledge for preventive care. 

Dr. Aguilar loves working with patients of all ages and being challenged to think critically to reach a practical solution to their healthcare needs. In her day-to-day service as your general dentist, her goal is to efficiently provide you with the highest standard of dental care to reach a practical, definitive, long-term solution to your dental needs and desires.

Farshin Farokhian, DDS, has been practicing dentistry for 15 years and finds great joy in restoring and creating beautiful smiles at Lake Forest Dental Center in Lake Forest, California. He is an expert in full-mouth reconstruction, including providing porcelain veneers and dental implants. He believes in old-fashioned values like integrity, honesty and treating every patient with kindness, compassion, and understanding.

Dr. Farokhian received his dental degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, where he graduated with honors and served as president of his class. Upon graduation, Dr. Farokhian received the Clinical Excellence Award and the Baum Gold Foil Award. Dr. Farokhian is also a former assistant professor in the department of restorative dentistry at Loma Linda University, where he taught all aspects of restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Farokhian is a proud member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Orange County Dental Society.

When not helping patients, Dr. Farokhian enjoys dining out, attending the theater, walking his dogs — Patron and Moosho — swimming and martial arts.

Fariba Assil, D.D.S. received her dental degree from the UCLA School of Dentistry. Patients love Dr. Assil’s kind and nurturing personality, and she never fails to make patients feel right at home.

Dr. Jason graduated from UCR with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He then received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Midwestern University in Arizona. He has been a great addition to the professional team working alongside his father, Dr. David. When Dr. Jason is not working, he enjoys going to the gym, playing basketball, soccer, and tennis.

Kathy Soleimani, DDS, is a highly trained dentist with a love for creating beautiful healthy smiles. She provides environmentally-conscious dentistry services to patients at Dental Aesthetics and Wellness Center, located in Aliso Viejo, California. 

Dr. Soleimani graduated in 1998, among the top of her clinical class with honors from the prestigious University of Lille II in France.

Dr. Soleimani’s area of special interest is prevention and biocompatible dentistry. Her approach to care centers around treating her patients as a systemic whole.

Her meticulous eye for details, artistic finesse, and extensive advanced training in the field set her apart from her colleagues, and make her highly recognized by her patients. 

Dr. Soleimani is a devoted mother to her daughter, Kiana. She actively participates in charitable organizations and fundraising efforts that benefit children.

She looks forward to seeing new and existing patients at Dental Aesthetics and Wellness Center, and helping them achieve the smiles of their dreams.

Kevin Burns, MD, is an interventional radiologist at Minimally Invasive Medical Group, which has offices in Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, and Irvine, California. He holds board certification in interventional radiology and offers specialized care in less invasive, image-led treatments at Providence Mission Hospital and Leonard Cancer Institute. He specializes in genicular artery embolization and genicular nerve ablation for the treatment of conditions such as arthritis pain and frozen shoulder, and as an alternative to surgical procedures such as knee replacement.

Additionally, Dr.  Burns excels in techniques such as tumor embolization and ablation for cancer care and also provides relief from pain associated with bone tumors. He's also well-versed in performing kyphoplasty to alleviate pain from spinal fractures, uterine fibroid embolization, prostate artery embolization for treating enlarged prostate (BPH), removing blood clots and pulmonary embolisms, venous rebuilding, and IVC filter extraction. 

Dr. Burns completed his undergraduate studies in biochemistry and molecular biology at Brown University. He received his medical education at New York University School of Medicine and did his residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He further honed his skills in interventional radiology and oncology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. 

As a Laguna Niguel native, Dr. Burns is eager to bring his specialized knowledge in less invasive treatments to the community in Southern Orange County.