Gentle Dental Santa Clarita

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
A third generation dentist, Dr. Babian says, “Nothing can bring me more pleasure than the expression on a patient’s face when orthodontic treatment is complete and they are satisfied with the outcome; showing off their smile for everyone to see! I feel pride in my achievement and happy for the patient’s improved self-esteem.”
After graduating from the niversity of California at Los Angeles, Dr. Babian received his Dental Degree from the University of California at Los Angeles School of Dentistry. To keep abreast of cutting edge technology, he’s a member of the California Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists and the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists. He also speaks Armenian.
Away from the office, Dr. Babian enjoys volunteering for youth programs, mentoring kids, scuba diving, playing football and traveling.

Education

B.S., Biology–University of Southern California
D.D.S.–UCLA School of Dentistry
Orthodontic Training–University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

Affiliations

American Dental Association
California Dental Association
San Fernando Valley Dental Society
American Association of Orthodontists
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists

Dr. Dorsey says, “I enjoy the patient care aspect of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Diagnosing a medical or dental problem, treating the condition, and returning a patient to good health is the most rewarding part of our profession.”
“I was initially attracted to dentistry through a friend, but as I matriculated through dental school I felt a pull towards the surgical aspect of dentistry. By my second year of dental school, I knew that Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery was my calling.”
After graduating from University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Dr. Dorsey received his Dental Degree from the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry. He received his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training from the Charles Drew/Martin Luther King Jr. Medical Center. He’s a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the California Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Dr. Dorsey says, “I am a rabid Nebraska Cornhuskers fan, Pittsburg Steelers fan and New York Yankees diehard!”

Education

• B.S., Life Sciences–University of Nebraska, Lincoln
• D.D.S.–University of Nebraska College of Dentistry
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Certificate–Charles Drew/Martin Luther King Jr. Medical Center

Affiliations

• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• California Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

ABOUT ME
Dr. Vanmali says, “I love the interaction with people, and being able to create works of art with my hands, all while helping people to get out of pain and get the smiles they always wanted.”

“I have always been very creative, crafty, and somewhat of a perfectionists. That combined with my interest in healthcare and wanting to help people in the community, dentistry became my passion after just one day of shadowing a dentist after finishing college.”

After graduating from the University of California at Irvine, Dr. Vanmali received her Dental Degree from the Roseman University of Health Sciences. She’s a member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Vanmali also speaks Spanish and Gujarati.

Dr. Vanmali says, “My greatest goal is to travel around the world providing dental care to those who can’t easily get it. Hopefully, I can do so which will allow me to help those around the world, while getting to visit so many places and see what makes every place in the world so special!”

“I love everything Disney, and dancing to almost every kind of music, especially Bollywood. I absolutely love Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and Friends.While I love to stay in and watch a movie, I love the great outdoors and go hiking, and enjoy pretty much every summer water or beach sport. I have a very big family and love to spend my time with them as much as I can.”

EDUCATION
B.S., Biological Sciences–University of California, Irvine
D.M.D.–Roseman University of Health Sciences

AFFILIATIONS
American Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry

ABOUT ME
Dr. Karimian says, “Patient care is my first concern and I appreciate how the teamwork at Gentle Dental allows me to concentrate on helping my patients develop comfortable and confident smiles. I realizes that your oral health has a profound impact on your overall well-being. My father was my dentist and I have always enjoyed the detail-oriented work that dentistry involves, and the positive changes it can provide such as a healthy smile and freedom from pain.”

After graduating from the University of California, San Diego, Dr. Karimian received his Dental Degree from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry.

Dr. Karimian says, “In my free time I enjoy basketball, going to concerts and visiting the beach.”

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