Dr. Babak Heidari, DDS, MPH, AFAAID                                        Heidari@ucla.edu

                      Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry

Dr. Heidari is a graduate of the prestigious University of California, Los Angeles Dental School, ranked number one along with Harvard as the top dental school in the country.  He has been through several post graduate programs in the specialty field of advance reconstructive cosmetic and implant dentistry since and during receiving his DDS degree.

Dr. Heidari has also received a sub-specialty Masters degree in Preventive and Public Health Dentistry from Loma Linda University.  He is an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI), American Dental Association, and the California Dental Association (CDA).

His emphasis on patient comfort as well as keeping up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry enable him to provide his patients with the best quality of care in the field.  Dr. Heidari has a wide range of experience in different areas of dentistry, from cosmetic and restorative dentistry to surgical treatments and root canal treatments.                               

  • DDS. Univsersity of California, Los Angeles  (UCLA)
  • MPH. Master in Public Health, Loma Linda Linda University
  • BS. Biology, University of California Riverside
Professional Organizations
  • AFAAID,  Associate fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the highly specialized credentialing portion of the (ADA) American Dental Association
  • American Dental Association
  • California Dental Association
  • Orange County Dental Society
  • West Los Angeles Dental Society
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
  • American Academy of Implant Dentistry
  • Alpha Omega Professional Dental Fraternity
  • American Public Health Association
  • Board Certified by Western Regional Board of Dental Examiners
  • Board Certified by California Dental Board


Dr. A. Heidarinia, DMD

     Dr. Heidarinia has 28 years of experience providing patient care as a general dentist.  After graduating from the University of Shiraz, School of Dental Medicine in 1978, Dr. Heidarinia pursued advanced education in  the specialty field of prosthodontics at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).  Dr. Heidarinia's enthusiasm and love for dentistry has lead him to further his knowledge in dentistry by completing over 3,000 hours of continuing education courses.

Professional Organizations

  • American Dental Association
  • California Dental Association
  • Orange County Dental Society
  • Board Certified by Califorinia Dental Board

Dr. H. Shayesteh, DMD, MS

Specialist in Periodontics and Implantology

    After graduating from the University of Shiraz, School of Dental Medicine in 1978, Dr. Shayesteh persued a postgraduate education with a Master Degree in Oral Biology and a fellowship in Periodontics and Implantology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).  Dr. Shayesteh previously held a position as associate professor at UCLA.  In addition, Dr. Shayesteh is well known for his publications and research in Periodontology and Implantology.

  • Board Certified by California Dental Board
  • Twenty-five years of experience with Dental Implants-Place more than 10,000 dental implants.
  • UCLA Fellow of Implantology
  • Scientific Adviser - Dental Implant Corporations
  • Professor of Implantology, Formerly at UCLA