Our Comprehensive Dental Team

DDS

USC School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA

BS

UCI, Irvine, CA

Continuing Education

Inlay and onlay, implants, infection control

Personal Bio

Dr. Do has been practicing dentistry for over 5 years. He has a menagerie of pets, ranging from 4 dogs to a large aviary with birds to a fish pond filled with Koi and turtles. He enjoys traveling, tennis, and movies.

Patient Impact

"A patient came in with broken teeth. After 8 veneers, she left in tears of joy and a completely new emotional outlook on life."

Personal Favorites

Book: "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck, Film: "Gone with the Wind", TV Show: "Golden Girls"

DDS

Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA; Guru Nanak Dev Dental College and Research Institute, Sunam, India

Professional Association

American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Orange County Dental Society

Personal Bio

Dr. Pannu has been practicing dentistry since 2002. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, outdoor activities, and traveling.

Personal Quote

“I am very gentle and understand my patients’ demands and needs. I educate them to understand the best treatment possibilities. I listen to my patients’ concerns and address them and at the same time, make them feel comfortable during the procedures.”

DDS

The Royal London Hospital, London, England

MS

Endodontic Specialty, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA

MBA

UCI, Irvine CA

Professional Association

Professional Standards, Peer Review and Ethics Committee American Association of Endodontics 2005- 2006; AAE; ADA; CDA; Tri-County Dental Society

Personal Bio

Dr. Abedi has been practicing dentistry for 17 years and is an Assistant Professor at Loma Linda University, Department of Endodontics. He enjoys teaching Endodontics and has lectured extensively in his specialty field both in the United States and abroad.

Personal Quote

"All my patients have their own jokes and anecdotes in regards to root canals. It is our goal in the Endodontic Department to listen to our patients, understand their needs and strive to deliver a "Perfect Patient Experience," by utilizing our team, and the best and latest materials. Our success is measured one smile at a time."

Personal Favorites

Dr. Abedi enjoys cycling, reading and spending time, coaching his two children in soccer. His favorite movie is "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly".

MS

Periodontics, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR

DMD

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

BS

Biology, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Professional Association

California Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, California Society of Periodontics, Academy of Osseointegration

Personal Bio

Dr. Sood has been practicing periodontics since 2002. In his spare time he enjoys racquetball, bike riding, hiking, running, and traveling around the world with his wife and son.

Awards

O. Jack Penhall Clinical Research Award, University of Pittsburgh

Personal Quote

"Giving my patients full knowledge of their dental procedure will allow us to work as a team to achieve that perfect smile. With a gentle touch and a relaxing atmosphere, patients will walk out with less pain than they expected. I am here to help patients fight periodontal disease and teach them about the benefits and success of dental implants."

Personal Favorites

Dr. Sood's favorite TV Show is "Seinfeld."

MD

State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn, College of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY

DDS

Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY

Professional Association

California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Personal Bio

Dr. Izadi has been practicing oral and maxillofacial surgery since 2003. He and his wife have been together since 1992 and they have 4 children. He enjoys tennis, reading, and traveling.

Achievements

Dentoalveolar Surgery (Extractions), Preprosthetic Surgery, Dental Implants/Bone Grafting, Biopsy

Personal Quote

"Many of the patients that are referred to me are very fearful of having any dental work done for a variety of reasons. I am able to offer a variety of anesthesia options that alleviate most, if not all, of their anxiety about having surgery."

RDH

Schooling

Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA

Personal Bio

Vitruc Tran has been a hygienist for 5 years. She and her husband have been married for 3 years; together they have a 14 month-old son.

Patient Impact

"A geriatric patient was wheelchair-bound upon coming to every dental appointment. Along with her care giver, I helped her in and out of the dental chair and also called for follow-ups."

Schooling

Southern California College, Costa Mesa, CA

Personal Bio

Chip Rawlings has been in the dental field since 2003. He and his wife, Heather, have been married since 1993; together they have 2 children, 1 beagle and 2 cats. In his spare time, Chip enjoys playing guitar, the beach, tropical vacations, and reading.

Patient Impact

"I have a personal friend who through a childhood illness and the course of treatment that saved his life, finds himself with a myriad of extreme dental issues. Where no other dentist will even see him or attempt to care for his teeth, I have helped him come into our office and work together with the doctors to resolve many of his dental needs."

Personal Favorites

TV Show: "Last Comic Standing", "American Idol", and "American's Got Talent"