Dr. Sahar Yaftaly and team welcome you to our Simi Valley office, where our team will make you feel as if you’re part of the family. We hope you’ll enjoy our surroundings and take pleasure in the comforts we offer. As we’ve had painted on our wall in the waiting room: “May all those who enter as patients leave as friends.” We love our patients, and want to take the best of care of you.
Dr. Sahar Yaftaly, DMD
Dr. Sahar Yaftaly was born in Granada Hills, CA and grew up in Simi Valley. Her passion for dentistry began by volunteering at the Free Clinic of Simi Valley
where she met her mentor, Dr. Josie Dovidio, who inspired her to pursue a career in dentistry. After graduating from UCLA with an undergraduate degree in Psychobiology, Dr. Yaftaly attended the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health in Mesa, AZ where she received her DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) and certificate in public health with a dental emphasis. She then returned to California to complete a General Practice Residency at USC, during which she treated Veterans in downtown Los Angeles and medically compromised patients at the LAC+USC Medical Center.
Dr. Yaftaly is excited to be back in Simi Valley to serve the community in which she was raised. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the Santa Barbara-Ventura County Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry. She enjoys keeping up with the latest advancements and technology in dentistry through continuing education courses. She volunteers both locally and globally, and has participated in mission trips to Honduras and the Dominican Republic to provide dental care to underserved populations. Dr. Yaftaly is committed to treating every patient like family and offers enthusiasm while providing quality comprehensive care.
In her free time, Dr. Yaftaly enjoys spending time with her husband and dog (a black poodle mix named Mamba). She is a basketball enthusiast and diehard Lakers fan. She also loves trying new restaurants and is always on the hunt for new food adventures!
Education:
UCLA
Bachelor's Degree
Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
DMD Degree & Certificate in Public Health with a Dental Emphasis
USC
General Practice Residency
Dr. Jonathan Akhavan, DMD
Periodontist
Dr. Jonathan Akhavan was born and raised in Southern California. He briefly left Southern California to acquire a vast foundation of dentistry and periodontics for his patients. Dr. Akhavan goes above and beyond to understand the patient's needs and goals to provide a tailored treatment plan for the whole body. He has mastered the balance of implants and the periodontium to provide an esthetic result.
Dr. Jon (for short) is committed to continuous growth by staying at the forefront of dental advancements. He is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Los Angeles Dental Society, American Academy of Periodontology, and American Board of Periodontology. In addition, he has taken rigorous training to be certified in the cutting-edge LANAP laser.
Beyond his dedication to dentistry, Dr. Jon cherishes leisure time with his wife Jessica. They love traveling around the world and exploring local food spots.
Education:
UCLA
Bachelor's Degree
Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
DMD Degree & Certificate in Public Health with a Dental Emphasis
NYU
Residency in Periodontics
Board Certified in Periodontics & Dental Implant Surgery
Sarah
Registered Dental Hygienist
Sarah is a graduate of Concorde Career College in Garden Grove, CA, with an associates degree in dental hygiene. Prior to attending Concorde, Sarah worked as a dental assistant for three years. She plays a vital role on our team, giving our patients superb, compassionate care along with educating them on the significance of correct daily oral hygiene.
In her spare time, Sarah enjoys the company of her family, friends, and her two cats; she also is an active volunteer at the Simi Valley Free Dental Clinic and participates in her local church.
Brittany
Registered Dental Hygienist
Brittany, a Simi Valley native, has known since age 15 that she wanted to be a dental hygienist. She proudly graduated from the Dental Hygiene Program at Pasadena City College and is passionate about her work.
She enjoys all that the outdoors has to offer - snowboarding, mountain biking, dirt biking and surfing. She loves spending quality time with her family and friends and has a huge heart for all kinds of animals and a house full of them to prove it. To learn more about her, click here.
Kimberly
Registered Dental Hygienist
Kim graduated from West Los Angeles College with an associate's degree in dental hygiene. Prior to completing the dental hygiene program, Kim graduated from California State University of Northridge with her Bachelor's degree in psychology. Educating & motivating patients to succeed in a daily oral hygiene routine is just one of her favorite parts of this career.
Growing up, Kim played soccer & volleyball until senior year in high school and now enjoys pilates and spin classes. A surprising fun fact that most people don't know, is that she is a HUGE formula 1 fan! Most importantly, she loves being a mom to her son & spending time with family & friends.
Suzanne
Administrative Assistant
Suzanne’s varied experience includes work as a human resources manager, piano teacher, and home-schooling mom to her two sons. As Dr. Yaftaly’s administrative assistant, Suzanne schedules appointments, oversees various office responsibilities, and submits insurance claims.
When not at the office, Suzanne spends time with her family, plays the piano, and plays ball with her Australian Shepherd.
To learn more about Suzanne, click here.
Kayla
Dental Assistant
Kayla graduated from Moorpark High School and studied dental assisting at Everest College. She has enjoyed becoming an essential part of our team and strives to provide our patients with the finest dental care in restful surroundings.
Her favorite activities include boating, camping, being with family and friends, and visiting Disneyland.
To learn more about Kayla, click here.
McKinlee
Registered Dental Assistant
McKinlee has been working in the dental field for over 10 years as a registered dental assistant. She has been married for over 6 years and has two little ones. She loves thrifting and being outdoors. "The Office" is her go to show.
Velvet
Dental Assistant
Velvet was born and raised in Guatemala. She is the proud mom of three boys and one dog. Her biggest inspiration is her mom. Her favorite pastime is dancing.