Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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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.
Mani Matin, DDS, provides expert general dentistry services to patients of all ages at Esthetic Partners Dental Group, in Ontario, California.
Dr. Matin completed his undergraduate education at George Mason University and Virginia Commonwealth University. He then completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. In addition, he shadowed Dr. Cyrus Akhbari in pediatric dentistry and training experiences at Pediatric Dental Care in Sterling, Virginia, and Northridge Dental Group in California. He also participated in implant training and is Invisalign certified.
Following his formal training, Dr. Matin worked in a variety of dentistry settings throughout California and Massachusetts where he provided dental care for adults and children.
Dr. Matin stays up to date on the latest advancements in the field of dentistry and he is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and American Dental Education Association.
When he’s not in the office, Dr. Matin spends his time volunteering for various organizations. He also enjoys cycling, photography, traveling, hiking, skiing, tennis, soccer, and swimming.
To better serve his patients, Dr. Matin is fluent in English and Farsi.
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.
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.
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.
Farnam Ahmadi Moshtaghin, DDS, is a general dentist at STAR Family Dental, providing complete oral health care to people of all ages living in and around Bellflower, California.
Dr. Moshtaghin was born and raised in Iran. He earned his dental degree from Tehran Azad University in Tehran. After graduation, Dr. Moshtaghin entered private practice, serving at several dental offices in Tehran over the next decade.
In 2017, Dr. Moshtaghin moved to the United States. He enrolled at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine in Aurora, earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery.
As a general dentist, Dr. Moshtaghin treats various oral conditions and specializes in endodontics and aesthetics. Specifically, Dr. Moshtaghin specializes in root canal therapy, dental implant placement, teeth whitening, and cosmetic veneers.
Dr. Moshtaghin takes a patient-centric and minimally invasive approach to treatment. Whenever possible, he uses a combination of patient education and improved oral hygiene to address issues like gum disease.
Dr. Moshtaghin is fluent in English and Farsi, allowing him to serve a diverse client base. He welcomes any individual or family seeking improved oral health to STAR Family Dental today.