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Dental Digest
2026 Third Quarter
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A Message to Our LADS Community
Dear Colleagues,
As I'm entering the last quarter of my term as the president of the LADS, I have nothing but gratitude for having been able to serve my community. The outpouring of positive feedback for our efforts, our CE courses, our meetings, and our social events have been the drive for every board member to strive more.
I would like to congratulate my dear friend & colleague: Dr. Karin Irani for being elected as the President Elect for the American Dental Association. I am looking forward to her leadership
and gracious guidance to take our profession to the next level.
Next, I would like to commend Dr. M. Navid Mapara, for the second consecutive successful Wellness program hosted at the Sofitel Hotel.
I have a special heartfelt thank you to my incredible board members for supporting me this past year. I would like to congratulate Dr. Van Anh Dastur,
our future president, and hope to see everyone at her installation.
For the coming year, just like this past year, the board members have unanimously voted to have the in-person CE meetings included in the annual membership dues. I hope that would serve as a catalyst in encouraging every
one of you to join your colleagues and be part of our incredible community.
As always, special thanks to our loyal sponsors for supporting us and our future generation.
I look forward to continuing seeing all of you and new members in our future events and form friendships that would strengthen our community even more.
Warm regards,
Parvaz Mizrahi, DDS, MPH
President, Los Angeles Dental Society
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Dinner with Docs
On August 13, LADS members gathered for our second Dinner with Docs of the year. The evening was a wonderful opportunity to enjoy good food, great conversation, and meaningful connections with fellow members.
Thank you to Dr. Sonia Molina for graciously hosting, and to Levi Barlavi of Polished Legal for his continued support of LADS. We were also pleased to welcome CDA Board Member Dr. Letitia Edwards.
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New Member Brunch
On August 23, LADS welcomed our newest members at our New Member Brunch. The event provided an opportunity to meet fellow members, connect with LADS Board members, and learn more about the community and resources available through LADS.
Thank you to our Board members for serving as mentors, to The Front Yard for hosting us, and to the ADA for making the event possible.
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USC Dental School Orientation
On August 24, LADS welcomed the newest members of the USC dental community at the USC Dental School Orientation. We were excited to meet the students and begin building connections that will support them throughout dental school and beyond.
Thank you to Drs. Parvaz Mizrahi and Yaara Berdan for welcoming the students on behalf of LADS, and to CDA, TDIC, and USC Dental School for helping make the event possible.
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Streamlined Success: Achieving Predictable Grafting and Suturing
On August 26, LADS co-hosted an evening of continuing education at the IMAN Cultural Center featuring Dr. Nabeel Cajee. The program focused on predictable bone grafting and suturing techniques, including biomaterials, guided bone regeneration, and basic and advanced suturing techniques.
Thank you to Dr. Cajee for sharing his expertise and practical strategies. A special thanks to the Iranian American Dental Association for partnering with LADS, and to Impladent Ltd., DentiLoop, and West Coast Precious Metals for their support.
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CDA NOW + NEXT Event
On August 29, LADS members joined colleagues and CDA at the NOW + NEXT Event at the Petersen Automotive Museum. It was a great opportunity to connect with fellow dental professionals, share ideas, and look ahead at the future of dentistry.
Thank you to CDA for bringing our dental community together for this engaging event. We were especially glad to see so many LADS members and Board members in attendance.
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LADS Board Meeting
On September 9, the LADS Board came together for its latest board meeting. It was wonderful to have our Board together to share ideas, discuss upcoming initiatives, and continue working on behalf of our members.
We are grateful to every Board member for the time, leadership, and hard work they contribute to LADS. And a special thank you to our President, Dr. Parvaz Mizrahi, for her continued leadership and dedication.
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Consent Matters: Navigating the Informed Consent Process
On September 16, LADS hosted Consent Matters: Navigating the Informed Consent Process, providing members with practical guidance on communication, documentation, and informed decision-making.
Thank you to Shelli Macaluso, RDA, of TDIC, for sharing her expertise and real-world insights. We’re grateful to TDIC for partnering with LADS to bring valuable risk management education to our members.
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LADS & WLADS Shred & E-Waste Disposal Event
On September 19, LADS and WLADS joined forces for our complimentary Shred & E-Waste Disposal Event in Beverly Hills. Members had the opportunity to safely dispose of old patient records, x-rays, and electronic waste.
Thank you to everyone who participated, to WLADS for another successful collaboration, and to Paper Cuts for their professional shredding and disposal services. We appreciate
everyone who continues to make these community events a success.
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CPR/BLS Certification
On August 31, LADS hosted a CPR/BLS Certification course at the LADS office. The hands-on training helped dental professionals build the skills and confidence needed to respond effectively in an emergency.
A special thank you to our instructor, Alex Enriquez, for leading the course and helping our members stay prepared and compliant.
Join us November 2 for our next CPR/BLS class and keep your certification current.
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Radiation Safety Certification
LADS hosted Radiation Safety Certification courses on August 22 and September 26. The courses provided practical instruction to help attendees build the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate radiation safety.
Thank you to our instructor, Kristi Gallo, for leading these informative and engaging courses.
Join us January 23 for our next Radiation Safety course.
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Welcome New Members!
LADS proudly welcomes our newest members. We are thrilled to have you join our growing community of dedicated dental professional and look forward to supporting your journey, sharing resources, and seeing you at upcoming events.
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Ronald Abaro, DDS
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, 2002
Mary Abdelnour, DDS
UCSF School of Dentistry, 2026
Leah Ahdoot, DDS
Boston University Herman M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, 2025
NYU College of Dentistry, General, 2026
Pyoung Kweon Ahn, DMD
Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, 2026
Keyvan Arghavanifard, DDS
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, 2009
Nina Astaraei, DMD
University of Szeged Faculty of Dentistry, 2018
Krishna Bhakta, DDS
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, 2026
Brenda Caceres Bolanos, DDS
UCLA School of Dentistry, 2026
Edwin Calzada Nguyen, DDS
UCSF School of Dentistry, 2026
Jamie Castro, DMD
Midwestern Univerity College of Dental Medicine, 2025
NYU College of Dentistry, General, 2026
Maria Cerlat, DDS
UCSF School of Dentistry, 2026
Juchan Choi, DMD
Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, 2024
Brandon Davis, DDS
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, 2016
Bianca Duarte, DDS
UCSF School of Dentistry, 2021
Alliyah Farahi, DDS
UCLA School of Dentistry, 2026
Mojdeh Fatemi, DDS
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, 1998
David Joe, DDS
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, 2017
Pooja Krishnaswamy, DDS
UT Health Houston School of Dentistry, 2023
Alex Lee, DDS
Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, 2019
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, General, 2022
Medical University of South Carolina, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2026
Si Jie Ma, DDS
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, 2025
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Ethan Madison, DDS
University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2023
University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Periodontics, 2026
Kartik Mahida, DDS
UCLA School of Dentistry, 2026
Riley McKay, DDS
Creighton University School of Dentisty, 2025
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, Periodontics, 2028
Joshua McLean, DMD
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, 2009
Maimonides Medical Center, General, 2010
Madeline Miller, DDS
Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, 2023
Salar Motamedi Dehkordi, DDS
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, 2026
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Endodontics, 2028
Carolyn Park, DDS
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, 2026
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dental, Anesthesiology, 2029
Priyanka Patil, DMD
Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, 2026
Carolina Perez Rocha, DDS
University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine, 2023
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, Endodontics, 2027
Shira Razi, DDS
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, 2019
Rabbith Risemberg, DDS
UCLA School of Dentistry, 2023
Zena Saklawi, DDS
New York College of Dentistry, 2025
Christopher Shimizu, DDS
University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2018
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, General, 2026
Brian Song, DDS
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, 2023
Maryam Tangarpour, DDS
University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, 2026
Ramtin Vafamansouri, DDS
New York College of Dentistry, 2024
Sean Zendedel, DMD
Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, 2026
Byron Zhao, DDS
UCSF School of Dentistry, 2026
UCSF School of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2027
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Health & Wellness
Substance Use Disorder amongst the general population is 10-15%. Amongst Health Care Professionals, recent studies have shown this figure to be up to 5 times higher! If you know of any fellow dentist or staff member struggling, please reach out for confidential assistance.
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Steven Goldy, DDS
Chair: Southern California Regional
Wellness Committee
Smgdds@aol.com
310-487-5040
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