Dr. Amir Larijani
Dr. Larijani has been practicing cosmetic, implant and family dentistry in Orange County for over ten years. He believes in giving patients a complete range of options to improve their oral health and to enhance their smiles. Dr. Larijani believes in treating all his patients with the highest level of service. His goal is to provide the finest dental care and the best dental experience.
Dr. Larijani received his Bachelors in Science from the University of California Irvine in 1995. He graduated from New York University College of Dentistry in 1999. Since then, Dr. Larijani has received extensive training in implant and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Larijani is experienced and licensed in Oral Conscious Sedation. Dr. Larijani regularly takes continuing education courses and participates in professional seminars. He provides his patients the most advanced therapy and the best that the dental profession has to offer.
Dr. Larijani is a member of the Orange County Dental Society, the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the Collegium International Oris Implantatorium and he is the Co-founder of the Nobel Biocare Implants for General Practitioners Study Group.
Dr. Larijani is happily married and is fluent in Farsi. Some of his hobbies include traveling, philanthropy, collecting music, cooking, painting, poetry, playing percussion instruments, basketball, snorkeling and watching the Lakers overcome adversity.
Dr. Leif Loberg
Dr. Leif Loberg has extensive dentistry experience, and utilizes his expertise as an on-call specialist here at Santa Margarita Dental Group. He is an important asset to our team, as an Oral Surgeon experienced and licensed in I.V. sedation and conscious sedation. Dr. Loberg is an expert in clinical dentistry in the area of fixed and removable prosthodontics. He is licensed in both Ontario, Canada, as well as in California, USA.
Dr. Ruxandra Preda
Dr. Ruxandra Preda has been practicing general dentistry for ten years and the past four years have been in Orange County. She believes in treating patients with empathy and compassion. She is passionate about dentistry and loves to offer the best dental care for her patients.
Dr.Preda earned her Dental Degree in Bucharest, Romania in 1993. In 1996 during her General Practice Residency, she completed an internship program in Oral Surgery offered by Rene Descartes University-Paris, France. In 2005 she attended the International Student Program at Loma Linda University and in 2006 she received her California Dental License. Since then, Dr. Preda has participated in seminars and continuing education programs and is highly trained in Laser technology, root canals and restorative dentistry. Dr. Preda is also experienced and licensed in Oral Conscious Sedation. By attending continuing education courses, her goal is to provide a complete range of dental services to her patients using the latest technologies available.
When she is not in the office, Dr.Preda enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband. She loves traveling, biking, hiking, kayaking, yoga, stand up comedy, or a good movie. She also loves her new adopted cat.
Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry refers to the use of sedation during dental treatment. Sedation is most commonly used during extensive procedures, for patients with dental phobia or for patients who find it difficult to sit still. There are different types of sedation, including nitrous oxide ("laughing gas"), IV sedation, oral sedatives and general anesthetic.
Sedation can range from the use of nitrous oxide to calm a patient to general anesthetics used to put patients to sleep. Patients with dental phobia, low pain tolerance, major dental treatment, physical handicaps or strong gag reflexes may require sedation. Procedures like fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions, cosmetic procedures and periodontal treatments often require sedation.
Sedation is endorsed by the American Dental Association and is an effective way to make many patients comfortable during their dental visit. Before using a sedative or anesthetic, it is important to tell your dentist about any medications or medical treatments you are receiving. Before administering any sedative or anesthetic, your dentist will talk to you about the process of sedation and pre-and post-sedation instructions.