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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.

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.

Dean Salo, DDS, is a multi-specialty dentist who provides exceptional dental care at Select Dental & Orthodontics in Torrance, California. Dr. Salo believes that cosmetic dentistry is an art form and requires attentive and detailed care to achieve beautiful outcomes. 

While working in a dental lab, Dr. Salo became interested in cosmetic restorations. He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, as the youngest student in his class in 1989 with his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry. After graduating, he pursued his doctorate in dental surgery (DDS) at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.

Dr. Salo has been trained by well-known dentistry leaders at the Misch Resnik Implant Institute, including Dr. John Kois and Dr. Michael Pikos. He provides dental care to several famous faces in Los Angeles as well as patients seeking state-of-the-art dentistry. 

At Select Dental & Orthodontics, Dr. Salo focuses on providing natural-looking and feeling restorations. For the perfect bite, he utilizes proven techniques such as divine proportions combined with new technologies like T-scans®, CT scans, lasers, and other forms of digital radiography.

Many patients have anxiety and fear when it comes to dental treatments, so Dr. Salo made it his personal mission to become certified in oral sedation. He currently holds certification in IV sedation and provides sedation options for all dental treatments. His training and expertise in cutting-edge technologies, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP), also allow him to accelerate patient healing. 

Dr. Salo is affiliated with the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he supervises and practices dentistry for their general residency program. He also loves to give back to the community through donations and relief efforts for organizations such as Spirituality For Kids International Inc., Jewish Home for The Aging, Art of the Brain, and the Avon Cancer Walk. 

Dr. Salo’s passion for dentistry and love for his patients keep him motivated to stay current with all the latest developments in dentistry. He works both abroad and domestically, assisting prospective dentists in building patient-centered practices with modern dental techniques. As a native of Los Angeles, Dr. Salo hopes to make an impact on his community by helping as many patients achieve their dream smiles. 

Ryan Park, DDS, is a board-certified periodontist at Select Dental & Orthodontics in Torrance, California. Dr. Park takes great pride in providing patient-centered periodontal treatment that restores harmony and balance to your oral health. He always makes the time to educate patients about oral health care and works closely with them to maintain a beautiful smile.

Dr. Park is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology. He received his bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of the Pacific in Stockton. After graduating, he went to the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco for his doctoral program in dental surgery. 

Upon completion, he took up a periodontics residency program with the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in Manhattan, New York.

Outside of practicing dentistry, Dr. Park loves to travel internationally and explore his local hometown of Los Angeles. His current favorite travel spot is the Amalfi Coast in Italy. He also enjoys playing golf and tennis, and catching up with family and friends. He is a big foodie and welcomes all patient recommendations.

Your Dentist in Gardena, CA - Stephen Hiroshige, DDS

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Stephen Hiroshige, DDS, is a skilled and compassionate dentist who’s proud to continue his father’s legacy at his general dentistry practice in Gardena, California. 

Dr. Hiroshige is a Southern California native who earned his dental degree in 1992 from the accelerated, six-year undergraduate/dental school program at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He joined his father’s practice immediately after graduating, where he’s continued to provide high-quality and affordable dental care to the residents of Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Gardena, and the surrounding communities. 

Dr. Hiroshige is always broadening and deepening his skillset by attending continuing education seminars. He’s completed advanced programs in Invisalign®, endodontics, and a variety of other specialty dental services. He also stays connected to the dental community through active memberships in the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the Harbor Dental Society, and the Academy for Excellence in Dentistry. 

In his practice, Dr. Hiroshige stresses the importance of preventative care, and is dedicated to making his patients’ smiles functionally flawless and aesthetically stunning. He approaches all of his treatments with an unparalleled degree of compassion, creating a warm and friendly environment that relaxes even the most anxious patients. He also believes that everybody deserves a beautiful and healthy smile and puts that belief into practice by keeping his prices reasonable. 

Outside of the office, Dr. Hiroshige likes to spend time with his family. His wife, Grace, is also a dentist, and together they have three beautiful children. He also likes to golf, play tennis, coach soccer, and build model airplanes, and has spent 20 years teaching in the children’s ministry at Gardena Valley Baptist Church.

Dr. Alyssa Nowlen graduated with her Doctor of Dental Surgery from UCLA School of Dentistry. She is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, California Dental Association and Western Los Angeles Dental Association. Presently, she serves as a guest on the Board Directors for the California Dental Association Foundation which aims to improve the oral health of all Californians by meeting community needs through programs and grant opportunities to reduce barriers to dental care in underserved populations. She enjoys helping her patients improve their oral health not only through appropriate dental care in the office, but also addressing nutrition, systemic health, and the habits that can affect gum and tooth health outside of the dental chair. She believes in meeting her patients halfway to find effective and sustainable steps to help them achieve their dental health goals.

Dr. Dana Samet trained at Lunds University in Sweden. In 1997, after graduating, she began practicing dentistry there. She went on to pass her dental board examination in the United States at the University of San Francisco. Dr. Samet began practicing dentistry in California in 2002.

Dr. Samet is a member of GAOI (Global Academy of Implantology) and is an Implantologist and Implanova Certified Doctor currently working with the Implanova Implant System that is designed and fabricated in the USA. She is also the founder of Dental Solution Corporation (United Dental Consulting), a consulting firm, and a certified member of GAOI to pass the knowledge of Diagnostic and Treatment Planning.

Dr. Samet and her team use advanced, current dental technologies and techniques to help their patients achieve their desired smile. The dental services they provide include dentures, dental implants, bridges, crowns, fillings, and other forms of cosmetic and general dentistry. Each patient receives an individualized, custom treatment plan based on a careful diagnosis of dental health. Dr. Samet is also certified to diagnose and treat Sleep apnea. 

Dr. Samet has a young son, and her family is an integral part of her life. When she isn’t in the office, she enjoys spending time with them.

Dr. Samet believes that all that’s good starts with a smile. She's thoroughly committed to providing her patients with quality, empathetic, dental care in a comfortable environment. Visit Dr. Samet in her Torrance, California, office.

Arbi Aboolian, DMD, CDT,  is a highly skilled general dentist at LA Dentists Group in Pasadena and Glendale, California. He holds additional training in all aspects of dental laboratory technology. 

Dr. Aboolian is certified in IV sedation and routinely employs moderate IV sedation as a treatment option for both his surgical patients and his anxious patients, those who generally avoid dentistry out of fear. Having two degrees in both dental laboratory technology and dentistry, Dr. Aboolian is among a small number of dentists who are both dental technicians and dentists simultaneously. He coordinates between the dental office and the dental lab and specializes in lab-related procedures.

Dr. Aboolian has been in dentistry since 1998 when he started his dental laboratory technology training. He graduated from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services in Tehran, Iran, as a certified dental technician. He worked in two high-quality crown and bridge dental laboratories focused on implant and fixed prostheses for 11 years.

Dr. Aboolian completed his undergraduate education at California State University, Northridge, and received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. While attending dental school, Dr. Aboolian was awarded the “HANAU Best of the Best and Excellence in Prosthodontics Award.” In addition to his fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry, Dr. Aboolian is a certified LANAP regenerative specialist. He is trained and certified with the latest technology in Invisalign – the invisible way to straighten teeth without braces.

Dr. Aboolian is very passionate about prosthodontics, implant, and cosmetic dentistry. He truly enjoys his job and spending time with his patients.

Dr. Allen is a board-eligible specialist in the field of Endodontics, otherwise known as a root canal specialist. He graduated with his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles. Shortly after his time at UCLA, Dr. Allen was accepted into the only accelerated, three-year dental school in the nation, the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2019. With a deep desire to excel in the field, he attended a 12-month General Practice Residency at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he was able to broaden his knowledge on the practice of dentistry as a whole while strengthening his clinical and interpersonal skills. Dr. Allen has an affinity for patient care and for the management and relief of dental pain, reinforcing his drive to pursue higher education and specialization in Endodontics. Dr. Allen graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a certificate in Endodontics. In his spare time, Dr. Allen likes to spend time with his family, play beach volleyball, discover new restaurants, and go on adventures with his dog Nala. 

Mauricio Fonrodona, DDS, is one of the experienced implantologists and prosthodontists practicing at Dental Studio of Pasadena, located in Pasadena, California. 

Dr. Fonrodona has over 15 years of experience in dentistry. He has advanced training in Prosthodontics (restorative dentistry), cosmetic, and implant dentistry. He is committed to taking courses regularly on various topics, particularly on advanced cosmetic materials and techniques. He likes to improve smiles, utilizing the latest in dental porcelain technology.

Dr. Fonrodona is not only extremely talented and successful in his technique and practice, but he can also easily communicate with his patients due to his warm and sincere personality. His meticulous attention to detail and precision of execution provides his patients with the optimum level of care.

Dr. Fonrodona is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), California Dental Association (CDA), The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the San Fernando Valley Dental Associationl.

Dr. Fonrodona looks forward to welcoming patients to Dental Studio of Pasadena.

Angela Sanabria, DDS, is a skilled and compassionate prosthodontist practicing at Dental Studio of Pasadena, located in Pasadena, California. She has been a practicing prosthodontist for over 22 years and is committed to helping her patients improve their oral health. 

Dr. Sanabria earned her dental degree from the Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia, in 1990. She completed her prosthodontics training in 1998. Then in 2013, Dr. Sanabria earned her Master's in Spiritual Psychology from Santa Monica University. 

When it comes to her practice, Dr. Sanabria enjoys the personal interactions that she gets to experience with her patients and working with them to create a custom smile design that corrects any dental issues as well as provides them with a beautiful, confident new smile.

Dr. Sanabria looks forward to welcoming both new and returning patients to Dental Studio of Pasadena. To schedule an appointment, call the office or request one online today.