Meet the Doctors

All Dental Specialties. One Practice.

  • Every dental need handled in a single office
  • 50+ years of combined experience in Hawthorne cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, and OMS
  • Exceptional staff members who will treat you like family and care for your every need
  • Hawthorne dental restorations created in-house by our Artisan Dental Lab Technician
  • Sedation included for your convenience for extensive dental cases
  • Great introductory prices for orthodontics and Invisalign, starting at $59 per month
  • Exclusive provider of in-house dental insurance
  • Lumineers, ZOOM-AP, and Invisalign among high-quality Hawthorne cosmetic dental procedures available
  • Digital radiography used to reduce radiation exposure during x-rays by as much as 90%!
  • We pamper you at every part of your visit! Start with a refreshment in our beverage station and enjoy fluffy pillows and warm, cozy blankets during treatment. And for the children, there are video games in our waiting area!

Learn more! Read testimonials from actual patients and visit our smile gallery to see actual before and after cases of Dr. Joseph’s dental care.

Dr. Joseph Azizi

Dr. Joseph Azizi: Hawthorne Cosmetic Dentist, Restorative Dentist, and Implantologist

Hawthorne dentist, Dr. Joseph Azizi has lent his talents in creating some of Hollywood’s finest smiles for over 25 years. His specialties in cosmetic and restorative dentistry include dental implant restoration, crown and bridge therapy, porcelain veneers, and ceramic tooth-colored restorations. Dr. Joseph received his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League dental school considered among the top dental schools in the nation and the world.

Dr. Joseph also enjoys passing on his knowledge to students eager to soak in the passion of Hawthorne dentistry. After graduation, he became an Associate Professor at Pennsylvania’s Temple University School of Dentistry, and then went on to assume a role on the dental faculty at USC. Dr. Joseph’s high-tech, soft-touch approach to Hawthorne dentistry means you’ll receive the most advanced, convenient dental care available.



Dr. Michael Goren

Dr. Michael Goren: Hawthorne Endodontist

As a Hawthorne root canal dentist, Dr. Goren specializes in a form of dentistry designed to save teeth that would otherwise need to be extracted. He received his dental degree and endodontic specialty training from USC. He specializes in microscopic endodontics using the powerful G-6 microscope, which enables incredible magnification and illumination for predictable, accurate endodontic care.




Dr. Arash Bakhtiari

Dr. Arash Baktari: Hawthorne Orthodontist and Invisalign Certified Provider

Dr. Baktari is a Hawthorne orthodontist who enjoys seeing patients of all ages and helping children get started on the right path to good oral health. After graduating from USC School of Dentistry, he went on to receive a Masters in Public Health from USC Keck School of Medicine and his Masters in Orthodontics at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When not caring for teeth, Dr. Baktari enjoys the outdoors, cars, and quality time with his family.




Dr. Ronald Wright

Dr. Ronald Wright: Hawthorne Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

As a Hawthorne board-certified OMS, Dr. Wright has over 15 years of experience in advanced dental implant placement, bone and gum regeneration, and removal of third molars. He is certified by the State of California to administer I-V sedation. He received his dental degree and OMS residency training from UCLA.