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Jennifer Wood, DDS, brings close to two decades of experience in general, preventive, and cosmetic dentistry to Westside Dentistry in Santa Monica, California, where she serves the men, women, and families of Los Angeles County. 

Dr. Wood was born and raised in Santa Monica. She began her professional education at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in biology. She subsequently enrolled at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in Los Angeles and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2003. 

During her time at USC, Dr. Wood regularly served underprivileged communities in California’s Central Valley as well as in Belize, Costa Rica, and Mexico. This work didn’t go unnoticed either; upon graduation, Dr. Wood received the Humanitarian Award for her service.

Since entering private practice, Dr. Wood has worked to establish close relationships with her patients. She loves getting to know them and creating customized care plans that improve their quality of life. Whenever possible, Dr. Wood uses conservative methods of treatment firmly rooted in scientific evidence. She always presents patients with valuable information and a range of treatment options to maintain their oral health. 

Dr. Wood proudly holds membership in the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists. At one point, she also served on the board of the West Coast Oral-Maxillofacial Study Club. 

When she isn’t augmenting her professional skills or meeting with patients, Dr. Wood enjoys spending time with her husband Jonathan and their two beautiful children. She also enjoys spending time at the beach and traveling.

Dr. Wood welcomes any man, woman, or family seeking improved oral health and brilliant smiles to schedule an appointment at Westside Dentistry today.

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. 

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.

Oral Medicine & Pathology Center in West Hollywood, California, is a premier practice in oral medicine, orofacial pain, and oral pathology led by Parish Sedghizadeh, DDS, MS, and his highly trained team. They treat patients of all ages in a welcoming, nurturing environment. 

Patients with oral diseases or lesions, jawbone issues, orofacial pain, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, or other oral and maxillofacial health issues can rely on Oral Medicine & Pathology Center for expert diagnosis and treatment. 

Dr. Sedghizadeh has over two decades of experience in dentistry. He completed his bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in neurobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). 

He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles and completed his residency in oral and maxillofacial pathology at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in Columbus, Ohio. 

The Oral Medicine & Pathology Center offers biopsies and surgery, disease screening and diagnosis, excision of tumors, injections, laser and cryotherapy treatments, and oral medicine services, as well as oral pathology services, and sleep orthotics, mobilization and myofascial stretching and more to relieve pain and other oral health problems. 

Dr. Sedghizadeh and his staff warmly welcome patients to the Oral Medicine & Pathology Center and look forward to exceeding their oral health expectations and needs. 

Call the office to schedule an appointment or book one online today.

Denis Mustedanagic, DMD, is an empathetic and expert dentist providing outstanding patient-centered dental care at Me Dental Spa. 

In the luxurious office in West Hollywood, California, Dr. Mustedanagic provides comprehensive dental care services, including teeth cleanings, veneers, teeth whitening, Invisalign®, and everything else patients need for healthy and beautiful teeth. Additionally, Dr. Mustedanagic offers injectables like Botox® and dermal fillers for whole-face appearance enhancement. 

Dr. Mustedanagic earned his undergraduate degree at Dalton State College in Dalton, Georgia, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. 

He went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) at Case Western School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He was on the Dean’s list throughout dental school and earned the Dean’s Clinical Dentistry and Implant Restoration awards for his exemplary work in clinical dentistry and dental implants. 

Dr. Mustedanagic continues to pursue advanced training, having completed specialized training in porcelain veneers, smile makeovers, closing a diastema, creating composites, suturing, and many other areas. 

He has worked as an endodontics and aesthetics educator at the CWRU School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, and has educated high school students on the importance of mouthguards. 

Dr. Mustedanagic served as a student dentist volunteer from 2017 to 2019, providing services like extractions, restorations, and preventive dentistry to underserved communities throughout Ohio. 

While his passion is dentistry, Dr. Mustedanagic also pursues an active life in his free time. He enjoys hiking the California hills, playing tennis, having brunch in small cafes with his sister, planning his future, and traveling with his lifelong best friends. 

Dr. Mustedanagic is seeing patients at Me Dental Spa now, so book an appointment online or call the office today. 

After receiving a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from UC Berkeley, Dr. Moayeri attended the University of Southern California School of Dentistry and graduated with a DDS degree in 1994. He has attended several continuing education courses to keep up with the latest advances in dental technology.

Dr. Moayeri is also an attorney and received his JD degree from Southwestern School of Law. Besides serving as an expert witness in court cases, he has lectured in legal aspects of dentistry.

He is an active member of the California Dental Association, American Dental Association, and American Bar Association.

On a personal level, he enjoys traveling, photography, and snow skiing, as well as being the favorite uncle to his five lovely nieces.

Maria Elena Tapia, DDS, strives to deliver top-quality dental services. At Dentistry by Design Palisades in Pacific Palisades, California, she seeks to make a positive impact on her patients' lives. Dr. Tapia knows that oral health plays a vital role in overall well-being and ensures that each patient receives the dental services they need for optimal health.

Dr. Tapia believes that honesty is essential for strong relationships between patients and providers. At her practice, she's always glad to answer questions and give detailed explanations. Dr. Tapia helps patients explore all their options for dental care. 

Each patient has unique dental needs and goals. That's why Dr. Tapia offers personalized treatment plans that help her patients achieve the smile of their dreams. No matter what kind of services or procedures are needed, Dr. Tapia helps patients make an educated decision about their care. 

Dr. Tapia graduated from dental school in Nicaragua. She later completed a postgraduate Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program through the UCLA School of Dentistry in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tapia is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Western Los Angeles Dental Society.

When she isn't helping patients achieve a brighter smile, Dr. Tapia enjoys spending time with her partner and two children.

Artin Meserkhani, DDS, MBA, is a skilled orthodontist at LA Dentists Group in Glendale and Pasadena, California. Raised in a family with a legacy of dental professionals, Dr. Meserkhani spent his youth admiring the practice of dentistry. 

As he grew up, Dr. Meserkhani would spend his summers observing his uncle, who practiced as a general dentist, and working hands-on with his father, who owns a dental laboratory. His father and uncle instilled the love to provide compassionate care to dental patients in him from a very young age. He pursued this passion for dentistry at the University of California, San Diego, for his bachelor’s in biochemistry and cell biology. He continued to Loma Linda Dental School. 

Afterward, Dr. Meserkhani completed a one-year post-graduate internship in orthodontics at Roseman University of Health Sciences in Henderson, Nevada, while practicing as a general dentist. He then completed his three-year residency at the school, earning his dual degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, his specialty certificate, and his master’s in Business Administration. Not only is Dr. Meskerhani highly skilled in the latest technologies in orthodontics, but he also has a radiant personality that makes orthodontist visits fun and relaxing.

When not treating patients, Dr. Meserkhani is a sports enthusiast, coaching a local basketball league and supporting the AYSO soccer team. He is also a member of the Armenian association, helping out whenever he can.