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. 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. Salamati says, “I know that as a parent you want the best for your kids and I strive to provide your children with the best dental care in a fun, comfortable setting. The thing that attracted me to dentistry was having the ability to provide quality dental care–which is both an art and a science–to my patients and provide them with beautiful, healthy smiles”

After graduating from University of Washington, Dr. Salamati received her Dental Degree from the University of Washington School of Dentistry and her Pediatric Dentistry Certificate from the Jacobi Medical Center at UCLA, She’s a member of the American Association of Pediatric Dentists, the Washington State Dental Association and the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She also speaks Farsi.

Away from the office, Dr. Salamati enjoys hiking, reading, watching movies and spending time with family and friends.

EDUCATION
B.S., Biochemistry–University of Washington
D.D.S.–University of Washington School of Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry Certificate–UCLA, Jacobi Medical Center

AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Pediatric Dentists
Washington State Dental Association
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Featured on cover page of ADA News regarding outreach activities
Dental Alumni Association Award of scholarship
Certificate of Appreciation, Office of Educational Partnerships and Diversity University of Washington Dean’s List
First Aid, CPR, HIV/AIDS and Blood Born Pathogen certifications from ARC Howard Hughes Medical Institution (HHMMI) Integrative Research Intern Scholar Distinguished Tutor Award from Everett Community College
CRLA (College Reading and Learning Association) Certified Tutor

ABOUT ME
Dr. Lai says, “I love helping patients improve their oral health and have a beautiful smile!” He encourages his patients to be involved in their treatment in order to achieve the best results possible, and is always open to questions and is attentive to each patient’s needs.

After graduating from UCLA, Dr. Lai received his Dental Degree and his Orthodontic Certificate from the USC School of Dentistry. To keep abreast of cutting edge technology, he’s a member of the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association.

Dr. Lai says, “Away from the office I enjoy seeking out new restaurants and spending time with family and friends.

EDUCATION
B.S., Biology–UCLA
D.D.S.–USC School of Dentistry
Orthodontic Certificate–Roseman University of Health Sciences

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