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Meet The 5-Star-Rated Southern California's Dentists

Our dentists are one reason we are Simply Better.

Aria Dental is at the forefront of advancement in cosmetic dentistry and provides excellence in dentistry while remaining cost-effective for our patients. Our professional team of family & Cosmetic dentists and American Board-Certified Specialists are highly skilled clinicians who provide you with the best general and cosmetic procedures with the latest innovations in all disciplines of dental care, and they work closely with you to provide customized treatment planning. The combination of expertise, collaboration with all specialists in one office, and access to the latest technology allow us to offer our patients more specialized care and faster result. We are deeply committed to patients’ satisfaction and feel that our strongest asset is the relationship we develop with our patients.

Our Specialists

Maryam Horiyat, DDS.

Holistic, Biological, Cosmetic & General Dentist

Dr. Maryam Horiyat received her Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2000 and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) in 2006. Dr. Horiyat is also certified in Oral Sedation, Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign® & Orthodontics, Holistic & Biological, Sleep Apnea & Snoring, and Laser Dentistry.  Learn more
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Dr. Horiyat, IAOMT & IABDM Certified & Accredited Member Dentist

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Orest F. DDS.

Dental Implant Specialist

Top Implant Specialist in Southern California with More Than 20 Years of Experience!
Postgraduate from the Implantology Program at the European Academy of Implantology in Germany in 1997. Graduated from the School of Dental Science at the University of Medicine at Timisoara in 2004. Taught Intensive pre-board dental courses at New York University’s School of Dentistry. Learn More

Dr. George Istaphanous, MD

American Board-Certified Anesthesiologist & Pediatric Anesthesiology

George Istaphanous, MD s an Anesthesiologist who completed medical school at St. George University in 2002. Following his education, Dr. Istaphanous was board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and has been in practice for over 21 years. Learn More

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John Schwab, MD

American Board-Certified Anesthetiologist

Dr. John Schwab earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He completed a residency in periodontics and a post-graduate clinical residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

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Nina Y. DDS.

Certified in Progressive Orthodontics

Dr. Nina Yu received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of California, San Francisco in 2000. Dr. Yu is also certified in Progressive Orthodontics.

Dr. Yu strives to provide general and progressive orthodontics and strives to provide exceptional care for her patients of any age.

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Dr. Shebli Mehrazarin

Board-Certified Periodontist and American Board-Certified Anesthetiologist

Dr. Shebli Mehrazarin is a Board-Certified Periodontist and Dental Implant Specialist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a Diplomate of the Academy of Osseointegration.

Dr. Shebli was born in Berlin, Germany and grew up in Orange County, California. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from UCLA, and then pursued a rigorous joint clinical and research training program at the UCLA School of Dentistry, where he earned both his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Oral Biology. Dr. Shebli completed his specialty residency training in Periodontics and Implant Surgery and a Master of Science
Degree in Periodontics at Columbia University, where he was appointed as Chief Resident and was awarded the Kenneth L. Siegel Award, Ralph S. Kaslick Award, and Appel Medal for Excellence in Periodontics.

Dr. Shebli has extensive experience in all facets of periodontal and dental implant surgery and strives to provide minimally invasive surgical treatment to his patients, including LANAP laser periodontal therapy. He is dedicated to keeping up to date with the latest techniques and technology in order to provide the best treatment options and service to his patients. Dr. Shebli is married, and when he is not seeing patients, he enjoys cooking, swimming, traveling, and spending quality time with his wife and son.

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Connie L.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Connie L. graduated with honors as a Registered Dental hygienist in 2014. After graduation, she continuously worked as an RDH and became part of Aria Dental in 2023. Prior to achieving her RDH degree, Connie worked in OR as Anesthesiologist in China for eight years and immigrated to the United States in 1997.

As a professional dental hygienist, Connie focuses on her patient’s comfort, and oral health, and provides personalized services and the highest quality dental care in the most gentle and enthusiastic manner possible. She loves working as a Registered Dental Hygienist as well as a Master Personal Trainer at 24-Hour Fitness. In her free time, she enjoys working out, standup paddle-boarding, and volunteering at local community organizations.

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John George Barsha

Registered Dental Hygienist

John George Barsha, RDH, is a dedicated dental hygienist committed to providing comprehensive and personalized oral care. With expertise in preventive dentistry and patient education, he focuses on maintaining optimal oral health through thorough cleanings, periodontal care, and tailored hygiene advice. John’s compassionate approach and attention to detail ensure a comfortable and positive experience for every patient.

Excellent Cosmetic Dentists & American Board-Certified Specialists

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As always super professional and superb work!
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If you are looking for a holistic dentist who cares and provides the best dental work I’ve ever experienced…I would recommend you visit Aria dental. Dr. Horiyat and her staff are simply the best!
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Dr. Horiyat is amazing!!! She is incredibly knowledgable and my 8 year old son is treated so kindly by all the staff! The clinic is state of the art, clean and has all the latest equipment. We know our son is in good hands with Aria Dental.
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Amazing experience with Aria and her whole team. We had a great time given the circumstances. Excellent customer service, expert knowledge and quality care. I had a cracked cavity and was able to schedule and walk out next day. I highly recommend to anyone who is seeking a wholistic approach to dentistry.
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Excellent again!!!.... My second visit involved a temporary cap and a tooth extraction. The temporary cap was made perfect and extremely comfortable. And my following third visit Dr. Horiyat placed my permanent cap and it is flawless! I'd like to mention Dental Assistant Hassiba who helped prepare both my temporary and permanent cap she was extremely helpful and diligent in her asistance to help fit my cap perfect. I am amazed at the perfection of this cap. Thank you. My tooth extraction, by Dr. Frangopol, was an amazing experience. The holistic approach is by far the only approach that should ever be done. The use of laser and ozone helps comfort the patient to know and understand the holistic work being done is not only treating and repairing the tooth site but is also healing, restoring and rejuvenating the whole patient. I may sound crazy but I now love going to the dentist..my HOLISTIC dentist. I have now referred my sister, my best friend and my chiropractor. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Blessings to you all. Excellent!!! A genuine holistic dentist! Blessed and extremely grateful for their service and finding true honest authenticity.
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Rare to meet someone who KNOWS for certain what they not only are doing but who make it an Art! This doctor is excellence in motion always pleasant and helpful and recently did something above and beyond to help someone who was in bad shape...dare i say a lifesaver...Thank you Dr. H you brightened my smile and i won't go anywhere else!
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Great experience. They are very nice and friendly. I would recommend using this dentist.
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Today was my daughter’s first time at the dentist and our appointment was at 10. Didn’t see the actual doctor until 11:40 and left the appointment a few minutes before 12. Almost a 2 hour wait for a 4 year olds appointment is unacceptable. It was not the first experience that I wanted for her. Won’t be back.
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I deeply regret choosing Aria Dental and strongly encourage anyone considering major dental work here to get a second opinion first OR just AVOID. I specifically chose Dr. Horiyat because she advertises a conservative, biological/holistic approach, yet I was presented with expensive crown treatment(S) without adequate discussion of alternatives or more conservative options. After seeking outside opinions after I felt like something was off once they were recommending a 3rd crown in the matter of 2 months, I lost confidence in the office and chose to transfer my care. I ultimately had to pay another dentist the FULL cost of treating the same tooth again. During completion of the work, my new dentist found additional decay and significant gum inflammation/material around the temporary restoration, and I have both clinical photos and written documentation of the findings. Despite months of trying to reach a fair resolution after paying Aria thousands out of pocket, my concerns were repeatedly met with defensiveness and refusal to be reasonable with a partial reimbursement for incomplete work. Different dentists can have different clinical opinions—but the communication, lack of patient-centered care, and standard of treatment I experienced here is something I wish I had known before trusting this office with my teeth. DO NOT USE ARIA DENTAL.

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