Our Doctors

Periklis Proussaefs, D.D.S., M.S.
Prosthodontist

Periklis Proussaefs D.D.S, MS, AFAAID is a Prosthodontist (a dentist specializing in cosmetic, dental implant, and prosthetic dentistry).

Dr. Proussaefs has been a dentist for 14 years. He obtained his dental degree from the University of Athens. He earned a specialty certificate in Prosthodontics, a Master’s Degree in Prosthodontics, and a certificate in Implant Dentistry from Loma Linda University, California, in 2000. He has been appointed assistant professor in Oral Implantology since 2000 at Loma Linda University where he conducts seminars and research involving cosmetic and implant dentistry.

Dr. Proussaefs has over 35 peer-review publications. His articles have been translated in several languages, and have been published around the globe in journals with world-wide circulation. He serves as editorial board member for scientific dental journals with worldwide circulation (Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry and Journal of Oral Implantology).

He has received numerous national and international level awards for his research and clinical innovations in dental implants and Prosthodontics.

Recently, his name was included in the National Register’s Who’s Who, which is a leader in biographic publishing and recognizing professional achievers.

Dr. Proussaefs has lectured extensively in the field of Implant and prosthetic-cosmetic dentistry in national and international level dental conventions. His research and photos are being used for manufacturer’s advertisements, many of which serve as testimonials.

Dr. Proussaefs holds several honorary positions in the dental community:

  • He has been serving as Editorial Board member for the Journal Of Prosthetic Dentistry (JPD) since 2002. The JPD is the world’s leading scientific journal in the specialty of cosmetic-prosthetic dentistry. Dr. Proussaefs has been selected among other experts around the globe to review, approve, and modify scientific articles before they get published and translated in several languages. He has personally published over 10 articles in this scientific journal, one of these, received the Hickley Award (2002) as the best article of that year involving innovative clinical techniques.
  • Dr. Proussaefs has been serving as Editorial Board member for the Journal Of Oral Implantology (JOI) since 2002. The JOI is a scientific Journal with world-wide circulation published by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the world’s oldest dental Association involving dental implants. Dr. Proussaefs has been selected among other experts to review, approve, and modify scientific articles before they get published. He has personally published several articles in this journal as well.
  • In 2005 his name was included in the National Register’s Who is Who, which is a leader in biographic publishing and recognizing professional achievers.
  • Dr. Proussaefs has been an Assistant Professor of Oral Implantology at Loma Linda University since 2000 (last 5 years).
  • He is an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, position given to clinicians who have demonstrated clinical and research expertise.
  • Dr. Proussaefs is research advisor in several clinical research projects at Loma Linda University where he has a faculty appointment.
  • He is a member of the Tylman Research Committee by the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics where he evaluates a variety of clinical research projects.

Dr. Proussaefs Periklis has received numerous national and International level awards for his research and clinical innovations in the field of implant and cosmetic-prosthetic dentistry.

  • 1st place Award winning research presentation in 2000 by the Academy of Osseointegration for his research entitled “The use of block onlay grafts for vertical alveolar ridge augmentation and implant placement: A pilot study”. The Academy of Osseointegration is a world-wide Organization involved in dental implant research and education. Dr. Proussaefs presented an innovative technique and research regarding bone grafting.
  • Tylman Research Award. Dr. Proussaefs earned 1st place Tylman Award in 2002 by the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics (AAFP). The AAFP has been the leader Dental Association in the field of Prosthodontics since 1952. The Tylman award is awarded once a year for the most successful research project. Dr. Proussaefs is currently a Tylman Award Committee member judging research projects for future nominees.
  • Hickley Award in 2002 for his publication entitled “Conversion of a complete denture to a provisional implant-supported, screw-retained fixed prosthesis for immediate loading of a completely edentulous arch”. This article was published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, the leading dental journal in Prosthodontics with world-wide circulation. The award is given for the best innovative technique published that year. Dr Proussaefs and his colleagues published a new technique for restoring dental implants.
 

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Brian Barker D.D.S. - Endodontist

Dr Brian Barker is an endodontist (a dentist specialized in root canal treatment). He received his dental degree (DDS) from the University of the Pacific (UOP) and his specialty certificate in endodontics from Temple University in Philadelphia. Dr Barker has received several distinguished awards in his career:

Awards and Honors:

  • Initiate, Delta Delta Chapter of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society (June 2005)
  • Northern California Academy of Endodontics-Outstanding Capabilities in Endodontics Award (June 2005).
  • Initiate, Tau Kappa Omega Honor Society (May 2004).
  • Vice president, Endodontic stury club (May 2004-June 2005).
  • Academic Achievement Awards in Microbiology (October 2003, January 2004).

  • Professional memberships:

  • American Association of Endodontists
  • American Dental Association
  • California Dental Association

  • Reza Salmassian  D.D.S., M.S. - Orthodontistphoto

    Dr  Salmassian is a Board certified Orthodontist. He obtaoined his dental degree from the University of California, San Francisno.  He  received his specilty training and Masters Degree in Orthodontics from the University of Colorado in Denver. Dr Salmassian has also obtained a B.S. degree in Microbiology from the Arizona State University.

    Dr Salmassian has received numerous awards during his educational training.

    Awards and Honors

    • Pierre Fauchard Academy Senior Award, 2003
    • Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Craig Memorial Scholarship, 2000
    • UCSF Dean’s List, 1999-2000
    • B.S. Suma Cum Laude in Microbiology, 1999
    • Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, 1999
    • Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society, 1999

    Leadership and Professional Activities:

    • Director of Outreach Program, Psi Omega Dental Fraternity, 02 - 03
    • Social Chair, UCSF Dental Class of 2003, 2001-02
    • Legislative Liaison, American Dental Education Association, 2001-02
    • Vice President, UCSF Iranian Cultural Organization, 2000-02
    • Founder and President, ASU Pre-dental Club, 1998-99
    • Founder and President, ASU Sufi Society, 1996-99

    Professional Memberships:

    • American Board of Orthodontics (ABO), 2006-present
    • American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), 2004-present
    • Colorado Dental Association (CDA), 2004-present
    • Metro Denver Dental Society (MDDS), 2004-present
    • Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS), 2003-present
    • American Dental Association (ADA), 1999-present
    • California Dental Association (CDA), 1999-present

    Qualifications:

    • Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics
    • INVISALIGN Certified provider
    • Ortho Clear Certified provider

     

    Pejman Khosravian D.M.D. - Endodontist

    Dr Pejman Khosravian is an endodontist (a dentist specialized in root canal treatment). He completed his undergraduate studies at the UCLA (major in Biology). He obtained a DMD degree from the Boston University School of Dental Medicine in 2004. He then completed his General Practice Residency at Jamaica Hospital where he obtained a GPR (General Practice Residency) certificate. Dr Khosravian completed his specialty training at New York University College of Dentistry. He has been associated with several multi-specialty dental clinics which offered him extensive experience by treating patients requiring treatment from a variety of dental specialists. Dr Khosravian believes in quality dentistry and his career is oriented towards providing state of the art dental treatment. He has been an active member of the American Association of Endodontics.

     

    Dennis Hunt, D.D.S., Periodontist

    Dr. Hunt graduated from the Univerity of California, Los Angeles, (UCLA) with a D.D.S. degree in 1994 and a Certificate in Periodontics in 1997. He was the periodontist for the “Swan Show” on the Fox network. On this show he performed esthetic crown lengthening for participants who had high smile lines and unappealing gummy smiles. Dr. Hunt is listed in America’s top dentists of 2009 by consumer’s research council of America. Dr. Hunt has been in private practice since 1997 and has been treating the majority of his periodontally affected patients with soft tissue management systems in high quality oriented practices. To do this Dr. Hunt has actively researched and tried all new treatment adjuncts as they have appeared in the ever-changing field of periodontics. The adaptive approach has lead to high-end soft tissue management systems. Dr. Hunt has retained a scholastic component to his career and has published many articles in the area of bone regeneration for dental implants and bone biology. Dr. Hunt is currently one of the leaders in the use of the powerful bone growing protein BMP along with Dr. Sascha Jovanovic at UCLA. This team is leading the industry in identifying its potentials and parameters. This powerful growth factor enables the dental community to regenerate bone at an unprecedented level without the need for bone harvesting, while virtually eliminating complications and failure rates.

     

    Otis T. Chong, DMD, MMSc

    Dr. Chong is an endodontist (a dentist specialized in root canal treatment). He obtained a Bachelor in Biology from University of California, San Diego, in 2000. Dr Chong then earned his DDS degree form University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine. He obtained his specialty certificate in endodontics from Harvard University along with a Masters degree of Medical Science in Oral Biology. Dr Chong is proud to be able to deliver to his patients the “cutting edge” knowledge he acquired in Harvard University, an institution well known world-wide for the advanced research performed in his field. Dr Chong had been a clinical instructor in Endodontics at Harvard University, as well as in University of Pennsylvania. He loves sharing his knowledge and expertise with other dentists in a teaching institution. He currently lectures at the UCLA School of Dentistry. Dr Chong is detail oriented and committed to excellence in his field. His commitment for quality patient treatment and education has offered his several prestigious awards:
    • Alvin Krakow Scientific Endodontic Research Grant Recipient
    • National Dental Boards High Achievement Award
    • National Institutes of Health (NIH) Young Scientist training Grant
    • University of California Honor Society Inductee

    Dr Chong is eager to implement his extra training and academic accomplishments in his practice offering his patients “cutting edge”, high quality dental care in a comfortable, relaxing, and caring environment. In his spare time he enjoys traveling, being outdoors, playing and watching basketball.

     

    John Chung DDS

    Dr Chung is an experienced general dentist. He earned a degree in biology in 1994 from California Statue University of San Bernardino. He then obtained a DDS degree from Marquette University (1998). Dr Chung has over 11 years of experience in the dental field. He a kind, patient, caring doctor who believes in high quality dentistry. Dr Chung has been treating patients with various other dental specialists over the last decade. His constant thirst for knowledge, continuing education courses, and gentle character, has made his an outstanding clinician. Dr Chung lives in Ventura and enjoys swimming, surfing, playing water polo, and spending time with his wife Anna.

     

    Dr Parnaz Mansouri - Pedodontist

    Dr Mansouri is a dentist specialized in pedodontics (a dentist specialized in treating exclusively children). She has been a dentist since 2004. She obtained her DDS degree from U.C.L.A. and her specialty training in pedodontics from Indiana University/Riley Children’s Hospital. She was a clinical instructor in Undergraduate Pediatric Dentistry Clinic in Indiana University. She is currently certified to administer oral sedation for minors. Her outgoing personality, her enthusiasm and energy, and her innate abilities to relate to children, all make her an outstanding clinician. She is the dentist to whom you can entrust your kid’s dental treatment. She enjoys reading, traveling, movies, and spending time with her family.

     

    Julie Hadley DDS

    Dr Hadley is a general dentist. She graduated from Loma Linda University in 2006. Dr Hadley is a very dedicated and meticulous dentist. She especially enjoys treating children because she believes that an early positive dental experience is very important for people’s general attitude towards dental work. She is very patient, kind, and gentle, and takes her time to thoroughly explain every procedure to her patients to make sure they feel comfortable with her treatment. Dr Hadley lives in Ventura and she enjoys traveling, reading books, and spending time with friends and family.



     


     
       
    Our Hygienist

    Ashraf Kabiri RDH, BS

    Ashraf graduated from University of Southern California (USC) in 2001.

    She was appointed clinical instructor in USC in 2001 where she taught hygiene and related topics to other hygienists and dentists.
    Ashraf has been in private practice for the last 4 years. She has incomparable people skills and clinical judgment. Ashraf has offered numerous seminars for other hygienists and dentists in topics related to antibiotic treatment of periodontal (gum) disease.


    Ashraf Kabiri RDH, BS providing patient treatment.