Playa Del Rey, CA, Teeth Whitening
Playa Del Rey - Santa Monica - Playa Vista - Marina Del Rey - El Segundo

Dr. Shahrzad Fattahi Zarrinnam

Dr. Shahrzad Fattahi is a functional and holistic dentist. A graduate of USC Dental School, she has been in private practice in the Los Angeles area since 1994.

As a functional dentist, Dr. Fattahi focuses on treating the whole patient - essentially understanding and treating dental disease through nutritional and lifestyle principles. In addition to examining, treating and healing dental problems such as:

1. Tooth Decay

2. Gum Disease

3. Bad Breath

As a functional dentist, she looks beyond the mouth, analyzing additional factors including:

Salivary PH and ATP Levels

Airway assessment

Myofunctional and skeletal issues

Overall Stress Levels

Sleep Quality

Xerostomia (Mouth Dryness)

Diet and Nutrition

Dr. Fattahi believes that eating the right foods is the best way to prevent cavities and even heal some that already exist. The proper diet is rich in healthy fats, high quality proteins, vitamins A, D and K2-rich foods, pre and probiotics and minimal processed foods, sugar, grains and acidic drinks.

"Oral health is a vital part of Gut Health. The mouth is the main gateway to the body. We coat everything we eat with our saliva first."

Dr. Fattahi will help you understand how food choices contribute to bacterial growth and cavity formation.

"Oral health is the windwos into the body and directly connected to the overal health."

Dr. Andrea Bakke

You can rest assured that you'll receive the personalized attention you deserve. As your dentist I'll listen to your needs and answer all your questions. Plus, you'll enjoy our friendly, caring team.

Dr. Bakke is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School. Driven to further advance her education, Dr. Bakke was accepted into UCLA's Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency training under UCLA's top specialists in implantology, periodontics, oral surgery, and cosmetic dentistry. She continues to commit to her continuing education courses each year to stay up-to-date and adapt to the fast advancing dental field.

Dr. Bakke loves the opportunity dentistry gives her to form unique lifelong relationships. A lot of patients struggle with dental anxiety, so her gentle nature and the time she spends getting to know each patient thoroughly allows them to work through their fears toward a shared overall goal of a healthy mouth and confident smile.

Dr. Bakke takes special pride in being an active member of dental organiztions at a local, state and national level. She spends her free time with her family and friends and enjoys traveling, cooking, yoga and hiking with her dog, Odin. She was born and raised in the outskirts of Dallas / Forth Worth, Texas and is a devoted Texas A&M sports fan.

Dr. Joo Hyung Kim

Dr. Joo Hyung Kim was born is Seoul, South Korea and is a graduate of Baylor University. He obtained his doctorate degree at State University of New York in Buffalo, New York. His Prosthodontics spcialty residency was at the University of Southern California. Dr. Kim has completed numerous cases in implant surgery and cosmetic dentistry with special interest in management of medically compromised patients. While completing his specialty training, he was invited to many continuing education courses for general dentists, some of which were hosted by the Korean American Dental Association, to train general dentists in Los Angeles in Full Mouth Rehabilitation as well as cosmetic dentistry. His goal is to confidentaly create new smiles while preserving a healthy mounth and restoring proper occlusions. He is proud to serve patients in our community. The combination of continuing education and state-of-the-art equipment allow us to offer you and your family the high level of care you're looking for. Our team will give you a warm welcome and our ongoing commitment to your dental health.

AWARDS:

Ralph Phillips Student Research Award - Academy of Operative Dentistry funded research grant; to be selected, a student must personally write a grant proposal and research protocol, and submit to a selection committee in competition with other students.

Dean's Academic Excellence Award

Summa Kum Laude

Magna Kum Laude

Dr. Patrick Cohen

Dr. A. Patric Cohen received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University. He received his DDS from USC Dental School. He has completed some of the most extensive training in the world today. He is a fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, and a member of the American Dental Association and California Dental Association. Dr. Cohen has attended the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies for cosmetic dental training. He completed a certification program in full mouth reconstruction at the Foundation for Advanced Continuing Education. He received his dental implant training at the Kline Institute in Houston, Texas. Dr. Cohen completed his Oral Sedation training from the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, and is California permitted in Oral Sedation. He has placed over 2500 implants in the last 3 years. Dr. Cohen was the volunteer dirctor of dental services for Vista Del Mar childcare facility for eight years. He volunteers free cosmetic services for victims of domestic violence through the Give Back A Smile program sponsored by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Cohen also volunteers his time with the Los Angeles Fire Department's CERT program and is a Certificed Emergency Medical Technician. His hobbies include hiking and growing Bonsai trees.

Dr. Vincent Scott

I am proud to have served patients in our community for over 20 years. Through continuing education and state-of-the-art equipment, we are able to offer you and your family the high level of care you’re looking for. Our team at Del Dental Group will give you a warm welcome and our ongoing commitment to your dental health.