DR. Arash Bakhtari, DDS

Arash Bakhtari is a South Bay native, having grown up in Manhattan Beach. Dr. Bakhtari received his DDS from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, his MPH from Keck School of Medicine at USC, and his MS and specialty certificate in Orthodontics from Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee. His research on galvanic corrosion between different types of orthodontic brackets and wires was published in the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics in 2011. Dr. Bakhtari has been in private practice since 2006. His philosophy is on the conservative side, choosing to recommend treatment when a patient is truly ready in order to avoid having braces more than once if possible. He is well trained in traditional metal and ceramic braces, lingual (behind the teeth) braces, and is a highly experienced Invisalign® provider. He treats every patient like a member of the family, and this attitude is shared by all of the staff at Riviera Orthodontics. When not making beautiful smiles, Arash enjoys running, photography, visiting his niece & nephew, and spending time with his lovely wife Lisa.