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
“I love to see a patients confidence grow as we create a beautiful smile,” says Dr. Hawkins. He is passionate about Orthodontics and takes pride in his work and enjoys getting to know his patients during treatment. Creating a winning smile in a fun and comfortable environment is his mission. It’s an added satisfaction for him to witness the improvement of his patients’ self-esteem as their treatment progresses.

A southern California native, he received his B.S. in Zoology from Brigham Young University before receiving his D.D.S. from the USC School of Dentistry. After serving as a Dentist in the Army for 3 years, Dr. Hawkins returned to college to Orthodontic training at Nova Southeastern University. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontists.

Dr. Hawkins and his wife have four children. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, motorcycle riding, cycling, car racing and surfing.

Education

B.S., Zoology-Brigham Young University
D.D.S.-USC School of Dentistry
Orthodontic Residency-Nova Southeastern University

Awards

American Association of Orthodontics Award

Affiliations

American Dental Association
American Association of Orthodontists
Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontists
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists

About Me

Dr. Ly loves Interacting with children and is committed to helping his young patients by delivering quality dentistry in a comfortable, caring environment, which is one of the reasons he chose Gentle Dental. He enjoys working together with kids to nurture beautiful, healthy smiles and help them build dental habits that will last a lifetime. His goal is to provide a superior yet enjoyable dental treatment so that each visit is something kids will look forward to.

After graduating from UC Irvine with a degree in Biology, Dr. Ly received his D.D.S. from the Columbia University School of Dentistry. He’s an active member of the American Dental Association, the San Diego Children’s Dental Society and the California Dental Association.

Away from the office Dr. Ly enjoys basketball, reading and playing with his children.

Education

B.S. Biology-UC Irvine
D.D.S.-Columbia University School of Dentistry

Affiliations

American Dental Association
California Dental Association
San Diego Children’s Dental Society

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

ABOUT ME
Dr. Iskarous says, “I love interacting with patients and building relationships with each of them. Each patient’s needs are unique and I try to treat each with compassion.” Her goal is to provide a caring, comfortable and superior dental treatment so that each visit is an outstanding dental experience.

After graduating from the University of the Pacific, Dr. Iskarous received her Dental Degree from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. To keep up with evolving technology, she’s a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the Orange County Dental Society.

Away from the office, Dr. Iskarous likes spending time with her active family. They enjoy going to the beach and taking hikes.

EDUCATION
B.S., Biology–University of the Pacific
D.D.S.–University of Southern California School of Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Orange County Dental Society

About Me
Freindly Dr. Ahdout is a dentist on a mission. Because of the effect dentistry has on peoples overall health, Dr. Ahdout feels his greatest task as a Periodontist is to help restore teeth to optimal health and thereby promote a pain-free and infection-free life. It’s an added satisfaction for him to witness the improvement of his patients’ self-esteem as their course of treatments progress and their smile and well being improves.
After graduating from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Dr. Ahdout received his Dental Degree from the famous University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He has more than two decades of clinical experience and keeps abreast of cutting edge technology. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association. He speaks Persian also!

In his free time, Dr. Ahdout relaxes by enjoying the cinema and sports.

Education

B.A.-Fairleigh Dickinson University
D.M.D.-University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

Affiliations

American Dental Association
California Dental Association

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