Gentle Dental Costa Mesa

As a child, Dr. Hazrati watched her uncle make dentures for his patients. The idea of helping people and improving their dental health and their enjoyment of life was one of the principal reasons she was attracted to dentistry. She loves working with people and making a difference in their lives. Dr. Hazrati feels that building a foundation of trust by treating her patients as special individuals is vital. She understands how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how she can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience.

After studying Biochemistry at UC Riverside, she attended Loma Linda University for her D.D.S. degree. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the Orange County Dental Association, the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association.
 
Dr. Hazrati is fluent in Persian. Away from the office, she enjoys going for long walks and jogging on the beach, reading books, and cooking.

Education

• B.S., Biochemistry – UC Riverside
• D.D.S. – Loma Linda University

Affiliations

• American Dental Association
• California Dental Association
• Orange County Dental Association

ABOUT ME
Dr. Emamy says, “I have a passion for creating beautiful smiles and improving my patients’ bite and overall facial harmony. I’m confident that I could address all my patients’ concerns about their bite and smile. I love getting to know my patients’ as individuals. They can approach me anytime with questions and I will be glad to go over every single one of them!”

Dr. Emamy believes that the most important factor in a successful treatment is the trust between the doctor and patient and the value of patient engagement throughout the course of treatment. She takes time to explain the treatment process in detail to all patients and making sure every questions is addressed. She believes that quality patient care starts with treating all patients as one would like see their own family members treated.

After graduating with a B.S. in Psychobiology from UCLA, Dr. Emamy received her Dental Degree, M.P.H. and her Orthodontic Certificate from the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health. Dr. Emamy also completed her M.B.A. at California State University, Long Beach. She completed her residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at A.T. Still Post Orthodontic Graduates Program. She is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.

To keep up with evolving technology, Dr. Emamy is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontics and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. She also attends many conferences each year. Her research studies include evaluation of patient satisfaction with function after orthognathic surgery and orthodontic treatment as well as bone density as it relates to different facial patterns in males and females.

Dr. Emamy says, “In my free time I enjoy playing tennis, skiing and spending time with my family and friends. I love to travel, too.” She also speaks Farsi.

EDUCATION
B.S., Psychobiology–UCLA
M.B.A.–California State University, Long Beach
D.M.D.– Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health – A.T. Still University
M.P.H.–Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health – A.T. Still University

AFFILIATIONS
Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics
American Association of Orthodontics
American Dental Association

About Me
As an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Needle appreciates his role in providing pain relief to his patients through surgical procedures. He applies a caring, detail-oriented approach to each patient’s case, taking time to solve their dental issues effectively, and thoughtfully provides treatment choices that are specifically designed around each clients needs.

Dr. Needle earned his D.D.S. from the UCLA School of Dentistry. He later earned his Certificate in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center. To keep abreast of cutting edge technology, he’s a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is also a Fellow, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Away from the office, Dr. Needle enjoys tennis, skiing and travel with his family

Education
D.D.S-UCLA School of Dentistry
M.S., Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery-Georgetown University

Affiliations
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Academy of Osseointegration Fellow
American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
American Dental Association
California Dental Association

About Me
Dr. Stephen Kallaos’ goal is to provide a pleasant periodontic evaluation and an informative discussion of the options for attaining optimum oral health. He offers multiple levels of sedation to make treatment for his patients as comfortable as possible. He is also very active with his peers to stay on top of the latest technology and procedures available. His membership to industry associations include the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Dental Association, and the California Society of Periodontists, to name a few.
After receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from UCLA, Dr. Kallaos continued his studies as a Bruin, entering the UCLA School of Dentistry for his D.D.S. degree. He then focused his studies on Periodontics and earned his certificate in this specialty from the UC San Francisco School of Dentistry. He is Board-certified by the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Kallaos has been practicing Periodontics since 1998. Outside of the office, he enjoys bicycling, snow skiing, and Sudoku, and his favorite author is Dan Brown. He is married and has three children.

Education

B.S., Biology – University of California, Los Angeles
D.D.S. – University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry
Certificate, Periodontics – University of California
San Francisco School of Dentistry

Affiliations

Diplomate – American Board of Periodontology
Newport Harbor Academy of Dentistry

American Academy of Periodontology
California Society of Periodontists
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Orange County Dental Society
Tri-County Dental Society

About Me

Dr. Shoreibah says, “As my patient, you can expect comfort, quality patient care and treatment.” He enjoys making a difference in peoples lives, whether it is easing a patients anxiety, taking them out of pain or improving their smile. His goal is to provide a caring, comfortable and superior dental treatment so that each visit is an outstanding dental experience. He feels Dentistry combines creative artistry with the fundamentals of science and sees every day is an exciting challenge.

After graduating from Cairo University, Dr. Shoreibah received his Dental Degree from the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. He continued there receiving his Endodontics Certificate. To keep abreast of cutting edge technology, he’s a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Endodontists, the California Dental Association and the Sacramento Dental Society.

Dr. Shoreibah is married and has two children. In his spare time, he enjoys reading books & swimming.

Education

B.D.S., Dentistry–Cairo University, Egypt
D.D.S.–Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
Endodontics Certificate–Loma Linda University School of Dentistry

Affiliations

American Association of Endodontists
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Sacramento Dental Society