About our office

Welcome to our practice! We are committed to providing our highest quality care to all of our patients and to our community. We believer in education, dedication, communication, and appreciation. We strive to educate our patients about their options and their procedures. We believe good decisions are informed decisions. we are dedicated to keeping current in our field. We strive to create tranquil and comfortable experiences for our patients. We always keep in close communication with your referring doctor, and will coordinate your appointments. In appreciation of the trust place in your hands, we give back to our community by participating in a variety of charitable events. We invite you to dive in and explore our world.

Meet the Staff

Our patient care coordinators are extremely compassionate people with excellent communication skills. They specialize in working with patients of all ages with Oral Surgery needs. As your advocate, they will help coordinate your care with your restorative dentist, making your experience with our office as simple and convenient as possible.
Our surgical team members are highly skilled certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Assistants by the California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. They are trained in assisting with IV Sedation in our state of the art facility. In addition to their professional CPR Certification, they are also ACLS Certified and attend ongoing Emergency Training Courses regularly.

Christie - Our Practice Manager since 2001.

Mardi - Our Financial Coordinator since 2004, she specializes in insurance billing to minimize out of pocket expenses.

Elaina - Our Implant Care Coordinator, has been with us since 2005. Her previous experience as Dr. Alijanian's Surgical Assistant makes her the perfect advocate for our implant patients.

Colleen - Our Patient Care Coordinator joined our team in 2009. She is an expert in her field and makes all our patients feel welcome.

Georgetta - Our Surgical Assistant since 2005.

Shanaz - Our Surgical Assistant since 2006, she is fluent in Farsi.

Nicole - Our Surgical Assistant since 2006.

Talia - Our Dental Assistant since 2009, she is fluent in Spanish.

Services Offered

We provide a Full Scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery including Wisdom Teeth Removal, Dental Implant Placement, major and minor Bone Grafting, Graft Less procedures, Extractions, Oral Pathology procedures, and other Jaw Surgeries.

Technology

Gendex ICAT (3-D cone beam imaging) Digital Panoramic Radiographs.

Brands

Nobel Biocare, Astra Zimmer, BioOSS, and Puros Infuse

Community Involvement

Pay it Forward Program, CDA Foundation, Irwin N. BeBow - Children's Dental Health Foundation, Contra Costa County Healthcare for the Homeless

Hobbies and Interests

Dr. Alijanian is an avid Swimmer and Scuba Diver. He has participated in open Water Races such as the RCP Tiburon Mile. He enjoys the Underwater World and designed the office to be a reflection of that. Dr. Alijanian believes in Giving Back to his Community and he has been Involved with a number of Charity Events and Organizations.

Awards

Best of the Bay 2008 and California Dental Association's Volunteer of the Year 2009.

Membership Associations and Organizations

AAOMS, ADA, CDA, and the ABOMS