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Richard Blackburn, DMD, is a highly sought-after dentist serving patients at Volterra Dental Comprehensive and Aesthetic Dentistry in Los Alamitos, California. 

Dr. Blackburn received his training at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. While there, he earned a reputation with instructors and fellow students as an individual with high integrity and an exceptionally skilled clinician. 

His clinical background includes implant placement and restoration, root canals, wisdom teeth extractions, cosmetic dentistry, sleep and TMJ analysis, and other general dentistry procedures.

In the fall of 2019, he got married and recently welcomed his first child, a baby boy. Serving this community has been a life-long goal for Dr. Blackburn, as he and his wife were both born and raised in Southern Orange County. 

When Dr. Blackburn isn’t working, he enjoys the coastal landscape and beach activities with his family and friends.

He is honored to provide the highest quality dental care to his patients and looks forward to building lasting relationships and giving back to the area he so admires.

Southern California native, James Beck, DDS, is a skilled and compassionate dentist who provides excellent dental care for the community of Glendale, California, at Alta Canyada Dental Group.

Dr. Beck has been working as a family and general dentist since 2012. He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He stays up-to-date with all of the latest developments in his field by attending continuing education courses and seminars. 

Dr. Beck knew that he wanted to be a dentist as early as fourth grade. His dad, who was also a dentist, came to speak at Dr. Beck’s class, inspiring him to follow in his footsteps. He was fortunate enough to be able to practice with his dad for a few years before he retired.

Dr. Beck is drawn to dentistry because it enables him to help people and make them happy while getting to work with his hands. Since childhood, he’s been passionate about fixing things, whether it be toys, bikes, or cars. He enjoys getting the opportunity to make things work better, and he looks forward to making his patients’ dental experience warm, friendly, and enjoyable. 

Dr. Gibbons brings a passion for comprehensive and patient-centered dentistry to Ramona Family Dentistry in Ramona, California.

Dr. Gibbons earned his bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from Brigham Young University before going on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree cum laude from Creighton University School of Dentistry.

Dr. Gibbons values a thoughtful and educational approach to patient care. He understands that many patients experience anxiety or fear surrounding dental treatment and works hard to help patients feel informed, comfortable, and at ease throughout their visits. He also recognizes the important connection between oral health and overall wellness and believes that maintaining a healthy mouth plays an important role in supporting the health of the entire body.

Professionally, Dr. Gibbons enjoys helping patients improve their smiles and confidence through restorative and esthetic dentistry. He is committed to continuing education and enjoys expanding his knowledge in occlusion, esthetics, and restorative procedures in order to provide high-quality, comprehensive care for his patients.

Dr. Gibbons recently moved to Southern California with his wife and four children to enjoy the beach, beautiful weather, and outdoor lifestyle. Outside of the office, he enjoys soccer, golf, tennis, and is always ready to play just about any sport or game that gets him moving.

Nathan Christensen, DDS, brings more than a decade of experience in dentistry and endodontics to Ramona Family Dentistry in Ramona, California. 

Dr. Christensen earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery with high honors from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California. Since entering private practice, Dr. Christensen has dedicated countless hours to augmenting his professional skills, including the completion of an extensive continuum in endodontics at the University of California Los Angeles and a certificate in advanced comprehensive esthetics from McGann Postgraduate School of Dentistry in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Christensen also earned a certificate from the Zimmer Implant Institute and is a preferred provider for Invisalign®. 

Professionally, Dr. Christensen is an advocate for biomimetic – or minimally invasive – dentistry. Whenever possible, he works to preserve his patients’ natural tooth structure, using safe and effective techniques. Dr. Christensen also knows that it isn’t always easy to visit the dentist. He works to provide a comfortable, welcoming experience for all of his patients and maintains a license to perform oral conscious sedation. Dr. Christensen is also a proud fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. 

When he isn’t working with patients or honing his professional skills, Dr. Christensen enjoys spending time with his wife of more than 10 years, his three daughters, and their dog. Dr. Christensen also enjoys being physically active and loves running. During the last few years, he’s completed several races, including a couple of marathons. Dr. Christensen also enjoys surfing, basketball, and soccer. He welcomes any family seeking comprehensive oral health care to Ramona Family Dentistry.

Sally Farah, DMD, is a skilled prosthodontist at LA Dentists Group in Pasadena and Glendale, California. Proud to care for her patients in and around Los Angeles County, she is affectionately referred to as “Dr. Sally.”

 Dr. Sally completed her prosthodontic training at Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in Baton Rouge and a Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Oral Oncology fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. She has served as an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania and is a reviewer for several prestigious dental journals. Dr. Sally’s patient care focuses on complex prosthodontics and full-mouth rehabilitation, including esthetic and implant restorations and maxillofacial prosthetics.

Dr. Sally is a proud member of the American College of Prosthodontists, the American Dental Education Association, and an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics. She was deemed board-eligible by the American College of Prosthodontists. 

Dr. Sally looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to the practice.

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.