Gentle Dental Moreno Valley

About Me
Dr. Shah is dedicated and passionate about her work as an Endodontist. She thrives to provide the best care for all her patients. She is proud of her work, knowing that it provides healthy, functional smiles for her patients, and its satisfying for her to witness the improvement of her patients’ self-esteem as their courses of treatment progress.

She received her D.D.S. from the The University of Otago School of Dentistry in New Zealand. She continued her studies receiving her Endodontic certificate from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry.

Dr. Shah is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the American Association of Endodontics. She speaks Hindi, also.

Outside of the office, Dr. Shah enjoys spending time with her family.

Education

D.D.S.–The University of Otago-New Zealand
Endodontic certificate–USC School of Dentistry

Affiliations

American Dental Association
California Dental Association
American Association of Endodontics

ABOUT ME
Dr. Zierhut says, “I provide quality state of the art orthodontic care in a warm and comfortable environment and using only the most modern treatment methods. I offer compassionate care and go that extra step in making sure that every aspect of your experience is the best it can be. Each and every patient is very important to me throughout the entire process of orthodontic care.”

She received her bachelor’s and dental degrees from UCLA and her master’s degree from the University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. Zierhut has taught at the UCLA School of Dentistry in both the Fixed Prosthodontics Department as well as the Orthodontics Department.

Dr. Zierhut has practiced orthodontics for the last 20 years and is a member of the principal local, state and national dental and orthodontic societies.

EDUCATION
B.S., Physiological Psychology–UCLA
D.D.S.–UCLA School of Dentistry
M.S.D.–University of Washington

AFFILIATIONS
American Associations of Orthodontics
American Board of Othodontics
California Association of Orthodontists

About Me
Dr. Kim was first drawn to dentistry for its rare combination of science and hands-on work. As an Oral Surgeon, he 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.

After graduating from the University of California-Irvine, Dr. Kim received his D.D.S. from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He continued his studies receiving his M.D. and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery certificate from the University of California-Los Angeles. Dr. Kim is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Orange County Dental Society. And he speaks Korean, also.

Outside of the office, Dr. Kim enjoys travel, camping hiking and biking.

Education

B.S.–UC-Irvine
D.D.S.–University of Michigan
M.D., Oral Maxillofacial Surgery certificate–UCLA

Affiliations

American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Orange County Dental Society

Dr. Hilario takes pride in providing quality periodontal care with an honest and gentle chair side manner. He strongly believes in patient education to help you take ownership of the smile and oral health you wish to achieve.

After completing his B.S. in Psychobiology from UCLA he earned his DDS degree from the University of the Pacific, Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. Dr. Hilario completed his residency in the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Periodontics at NYU Langone Dental Medicine in Brooklyn where he served as Chief Resident. Through his specialty training he’s developed the fine surgical skills and knowledge in periodontics and dental implantology. Board Certified in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery

Dr. Hilario grew up in Los Angeles. When he’s not working, Dr. Hilario enjoys traveling, cooking, spending time with family, and rock climbing.

EDUCATION
B.S., Psychobiology–UCLA
D.D.S.–University of the Pacific, Dugoni School of Dentistry
Periodontics Training–NYU College of Dentistry

ABOUT ME
Dr. Reina says, “I am a Dentist who listens carefully to her patients, making them comfortable and focusing on their main concerns when exploring the best options for their dental treatment.” She aims to create a welcoming and comforting environment by treating each of her patients like family.

Dr. Reina received her Dental Degree from the UUniversidad de San Carlos de Guatemala. She’s a member of the American Dental Association, the Dental Board Of California and the Riverside Dental Society. She also speaks Spanish.

Away from the office, Dr. Dr. Reina enjoys spending free time with her friends and family.

EDUCATION
D.D.S.–Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala

AFFILIATIONS
American Dental Association
DEA Certification
Dental Board Of California
Riverside Dental Society

ABOUT ME
Dr. GhaemMaghami, or “Dr Sara” as she is known says, “I would like my patients to know that I care deeply about their health and want to help them prevent problems.” She enjoys educating children and their families on the importance of oral health so they can establish excellent habits for a lifetime of smiles.

After graduating from the University of California San Diego, Dr. Sara received her Dental Degree from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry and her Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from the UCLA School of Dentistry.

She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and has received advanced training in behavior management, trauma, special health care needs, interceptive orthodontics, space maintenance, oral hygiene and dietary counseling.

Dr. Sara enjoys outdoor activities like enjoys hiking and kayaking and is a strong supporter of community programs such as Give Kids A Smile and UNICEF because they help make the world more pleasant for children.

EDUCATION
B.S., Biology–University of California San Diego
D.D.S.–University of Southern California School of Dentistry
Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry–UCLA School of Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS
Diplomate, of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

About Me
Dr.  Tedjakusnadi–also know as “Dr. Ted”–has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years. He says, “my goal is to make all my patients dental experiences as comfortable and pleasant as possible. They can expect me to be thorough, efficient, honest, and treat them as if they were my own family. Most importantly, I listen to my patients concerns in order to best be able to provide them with a satisfying dental experience.”

After graduating from Trisakti University School of Dentistry in Indonesia, Dr. Ted received his Dental Degree from the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. To keep abreast of cutting edge technology, he’s a member of several organizations.

In his free time, Dr. Ted can be found relaxing with his wife of 19 years and his two sons. He enjoys the movies, cooking and singing in his church choir and at weddings.

Education

B.S., Dentistry–Trisakti University School of Dentistry, Indonesia
D.D.S.–Loma Linda University School of Dentistry

Affiliations

American Dental Association
Punjabi Dental Association