Our Comprehensive Dental Team

DMD

University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV

BS

Biology, Boise State University, Boise, ID

Professional Association

American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Santa Barbara-Ventura County Dental Society, Pima Dental Study Club

Personal Bio

Dr. McDonough has been practicing dentistry since 2007. In his spare time, he enjoys mountain biking and playing guitar.

Awards

American Academy of Dental Practice Administration Foundation Award for most professional growth in managerial skills and development of outstanding performances in four-handed dentistry (Faculty Choice Award, UNLV, 2007)

Volunteer Experience

Flying Samaritans, Tucson Chapter

Personal Quote

“My ambition since childhood was to be a dentist. I am excited to be working in a profession I love and providing pain-free dental care.”

Personal Favorites

Dr. McDonough’s favorite author is J.D. Salinger, and his favorite film is “Fletch.”

DDS

University of Köln, Köln, Germany

BS

University of Köln, Köln, Germany

Professional Association

American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, New York 9th District Dental Society, Santa Barbara Dental Association

Personal Bio

Dr. Lambridis has been teaching dentistry at New York University and practicing since 1982, before moving to his beloved California. He loves to cook from local farmer’s markets, drink Californian wines, ride motorcycles all across the state and ski the Rockies.

Personal Quote

"I excel at understanding the individual needs of every patient. You will always receive the best possible care without compromise and you will be treated no different than a member of my family."

Personal Favorites

Dr. Lambridis’ favorite books are the Kurt Vonnegut novels and his favorite film is “The Magnificent Seven”.

DDS

University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA

BS

California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

Personal Bio

Dr. Huss enjoys anything on two wheels... dirt bikes, street bikes, as well as mountain bikes. He also enjoys many sports, scuba diving, and is a fish enthusiast. Dr. Huss has been married since 2003 and enjoys spending time with his wife and four children.

Personal Quote

"I strive to make each person I see feel like they are my most important patient. My goal is to ensure that everyone is treated the same or better than I would like to be treated. I will work hard to properly inform and educate you of your current oral condition and to give you the utmost quality of care no matter how small or large your treatment may be. I will ensure that each patient I treat each day leaves happy and feels that they were treated like family."

Personal Favorites

Dr. Huss’s favorite TV shows are “Pardon the Interruption” and “Seinfeld.” He also loves watching the “Lord of the Ring” trilogy.

DDS

University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA

Certificate in Periodontics

Advanced Education in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA

Professional Association

American Academy of Periodontics, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, California Periodontal Society, Tri-County Dental Society, American Academy of Osseointegration

Personal Bio

Dr. Soleiman has been practicing Periodontics and Implant Dentistry since 2000. He and his wife have 3 children. He enjoys basketball, working out, watching movies, and camping with his family.

Awards

TKO/OKU Dental Honor Society (1995-96), American Academy of Periodontology Award for Outstanding Achievement in Periodontists (1996)

Personal Quote

"As a specialist, I take great pride in my work. I am always in pursuit of perfection and never compromise the care of my patients. Each individual has different needs and it is my goal to provide tailor-made care to each person. I plan to make your visit with me as informative, pleasant and, most importantly, as painless as possible. That is why I offer multiple forms of sedation; such as Oral, Nitrous Oxide, and IV Sedation in order to make my patients as comfortable as possible."

DDS

University of California Los Angeles School of Dentistry; Los Angeles, CA

MD

University of California; Davis, CA

Specialty Certificate

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of California San Francisco; San Francisco, CA

Professional Association

American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Personal Bio

Dr. Yafai has been working in the dental industry since 2002. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his fiancée and playing sports such as tennis, racquetball, basketball, and weightlifting. Dr. Yafai is also an avid photographer, an enthusiastic techie, and enjoys all outdoor activities.

Awards

Cum laude (UCLA), top 5% (UCLA), Wall Scholarship for excellence in research and academics

Volunteer Experience

Multiple communities and hospitals for socioeconomically disadvantaged children and adults in California

Personal Quote

“First and foremost is patient care, and everything else is secondary. My goal is to provide uncompromising care, while still having the patient feel comfortable and confident. I believe this goal can be reached through open communication and active discussion.”

DDS

University of California Los Angeles; Los Angeles, CA

Specialty Certificate

Periodontics, University of Southern California; Los Angeles, CA

Professional Association

American Academy of Periodontology, Young Clinicians Committee of the American Academy of Osseointegration (Board Member), California Society of Periodontists, American Dental Association, California Dental Association

Personal Bio

Dr. Molayem has been working in the dental industry since 2007. In his spare time, Dr. Molayem enjoys playing soccer and golf, reading books, traveling, hiking and spending time with his wife.

Awards

Nathan A. Styrt Scholarship Award, California Society of Periodontology Research Award

Personal Quote

“I take pride in treating every one of my patients as though they were a member of my own family. In doing so, I am confident I am providing them with the best care and treatment possible. I personally follow up with a phone call to each of my patients to ensure their comfort and satisfaction with my service.”

DDS

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles, CA

Specialty Certificate

Endodontics; New York University, New York, NY

Professional Association

American Association of Endodontists, California Dental Association, American Dental Association

Personal Bio

Dr. Yadegar has been practicing dentistry since 2008. In his spare time, he enjoys soccer, basketball, football, cooking, traveling to new destinations, and spending time with his Doberman Pinscher.

Volunteer Experience

Dental services in underprivileged communities

Personal Quote

“Most patients have a negative connotation outlook on getting a root canal. Therefore, it is my goal to make sure that my patients are comfortable and pain-free during the root canal procedure.”