Gentle Dental McCarthy Ranch

About Me
Dr. Ma says, “I gain great satisfaction from helping patients feel comfortable about the health and appearance of their teeth through patient education and treatment.”
“As a child, I had severe teeth crowding as a child and my orthodontist and general dentist changed my smile which improved my social life. After the life changing treatment, I knew I wanted to be involved in dentistry when I grew up!”
After graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering from Mississippi State University, Dr. Ma received his Dental Degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He also speaks Mandarin.
Dr. Ma says, “I am happily married to my wife, Ning and we have a daughter, Meredith. I lived abroad and established a private dental practice in Shanghai, China for 5 years. In my free time enjoy swimming, playing tennis, traveling & sightseeing and watching movies and sports.”

Education

B.S., Electrical Engineering–Mississippi State University
D.M.D.–University of Mississippi Medical Center

About Me
As a Periodontist, Dr. Han Kashani 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 for you to enjoy a lifetime of vibrant oral health!
Dr. Kashani received his general dental education at the University of Tehran. Afterward, he transferred to the University of Iowa, where he studied the dental specialties of Prosthodontics and Periodontics, and received his M.S.D. degree. He is an active member of many organizations including the American Academy of Oral Medicine and the American Association of Periodontology. He has held a number of teaching positions over the years, most recently as Associate Professor in the Periodontology Department at University of California, San Francisco.
Dr. Kashani’s enjoys tennis, golf, skiing, and table tennis. He also dabbles in sculpture.

Education

D.M.D. – University of Tehran
Certificate, Prosthodontics – University of Iowa
Certificate, Periodontics – University of Iowa
M.S.D. – Univesrity of Iowa

Affiliations

Iowa Dental Society
American Dental Association
AM Academy of Oral Medicine
FDI
Northern Society of Perodontists
IADA
New York Dental Society
Santa Clara Dental Society
California Dental Association
American Association of Periodontology

About Me
Dr. Edelman and his wife, Abra, have two daughters, Lindsey and Rory, and a son, Shane. They also have two grandsons, Ace and Levi, as well as a granddaughter, J.P. Several years ago, their youngest daughter, Rory, launched a fashion line called Rory Beca, that has become a family business over the last several years involving Abra(CEO), Rory (designer), Lindsey (PR), Shane (painting fabrics), and daughter-in-law Natasha (sales).

Dr. Edelman is a leading dental practitioner and is known for his lectures on running a successful dental practice and for his programs on mentoring dentists. This has led outside of the dental industry in the last several years. His work in communication, thinking, and acting outside of what’s normal and comfortable has taken him to major companies in the U.S. and Canada. Companies such as Hewlett Packard, Flextronics, Bombardier, I.T.T., and ESPN have used his breakthrough technology to have their people work with others more effectively. This work has complimented his ability to communicate and take care of his dental patients more effectively.

Through it all, he still finds time for two of his favorite things: being a grandfather and playing basketball a lot.

Education

Ohio State University
University of Maryland Dental School
University of the Pacific

About Me

Dr. Gopal says, “Clinical excellence along with personal care is my number one priority! I love children and feel I get transformed into their world of fun, imagination and magic.” Dr. Gopal loves her profession because it gives her the opportunity to interact with so many people on a daily basis. She feels fortunate to have a career that allows her to improve her young patients’ health, confidence and self-esteem.
Dr. Gopal received her Dental Degree from the Annamalai University School of Dentistry. She was awarded her M.S. in Pediatric Dentistry from the UCSF School of Dentistry. She’s a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Pediatric Dentists and the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry. She also speaks Tamil, Hindi and Kannada.
Dr. Gopal says, “I enjoy classical indian dancing, classical violin and cooking. I love to read and spend time with my husband, son, daughter and our labrador retriever!”

Education

B.S.D.–Annamalai University
D.D.S.–Annamalai University School of Dentistry
M.S., Pediatric Dentistry–UCSF School of Dentistry

Affiliations

American Dental Association
American Association of Pediatric Dentists
California Society of Pediatric Dentistry

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ABOUT ME
Dr. Ammari says, “I put my patient’s best interest into all of my treatments. I love changing smiles that improve patients’ confidence and improving the health and social well being of my patients.”

After graduating from UC Berkeley, Dr. Ammari received her Dental Degree from the UC San Francisco School of Dentistry. She completed her Orthodontic training at the University of Connecticut Health Center. She’s a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, the California Association of Orthodontists and the World Federation of Orthodontists. She also speaks Farsi.

Dr. Ammari is a highly knowledgeable and patient-centered Orthodontist experience and expertise in Invisalign, MTM, functional appliances, self-ligating brackets, miniscrew implants/TADs, and laser treatments and procedures. She contributes to teams of oral care specialists through continual professional development, expert technical knowledge, and treatment innovation and has served as odontics at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry.

Dr. Ammari says, “In my free time, I like spending time with my family, hiking, knitting, camping, skiing, yoga, watching movies and reading with my children.”

EDUCATION
B.S., Biochemistry & Molecular Biology–UC Berkeley
B.S., Near Eastern Studies–UC Berkeley
D.D.S.–UC San Francisco School of Dentistry
MDSc.–Orthodontic Certificate, University of Connecticut Health Center

AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Orthodontists
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
California Association of Orthodontists
World Federation of Orthodontists