Our Comprehensive Dental Team

DDS

University of Köln, Köln, Germany

BS

University of Köln, Köln, Germany

Professional Association

American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, New York 9th District Dental Society, Santa Barbara Dental Association

Personal Bio

Dr. Lambridis has been teaching dentistry at New York University and practicing since 1982, before moving to his beloved California. He loves to cook from local farmer’s markets, drink Californian wines, ride motorcycles all across the state and ski the Rockies.

Personal Quote

"I excel at understanding the individual needs of every patient. You will always receive the best possible care without compromise and you will be treated no different than a member of my family."

Personal Favorites

Dr. Lambridis’ favorite books are the Kurt Vonnegut novels and his favorite film is “The Magnificent Seven”.

DMD

University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV

BS

Biology, Boise State University, Boise, ID

Professional Association

American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Santa Barbara-Ventura County Dental Society, Pima Dental Study Club

Personal Bio

Dr. McDonough has been practicing dentistry since 2007. In his spare time, he enjoys mountain biking and playing guitar.

Awards

American Academy of Dental Practice Administration Foundation Award for most professional growth in managerial skills and development of outstanding performances in four-handed dentistry (Faculty Choice Award, UNLV, 2007)

Volunteer Experience

Flying Samaritans, Tucson Chapter

Personal Quote

“My ambition since childhood was to be a dentist. I am excited to be working in a profession I love and providing pain-free dental care.”

Personal Favorites

Dr. McDonough’s favorite author is J.D. Salinger, and his favorite film is “Fletch.”

DDS

University of Southern California; Los Angeles, CA

BS

University of California, Irvine; Irvine, CA

Residency Program

Montefiore Medical Center; Bronx, NY

Personal Bio

Dr. Kotchounian enjoys hiking, cycling, and has been playing indoor competitive volleyball since 1990.

Achievements

Ethics Committee Member – University of Southern California

Personal Quote

"As my patient, you can expect to be treated with respect and empathy. We will establish clear communication and an understanding of all of your concerns."

Personal Favorites

Dr. Kotchounian’s favorite movies are "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" and "Coming to America."

DDS

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles, CA

Specialty Certificate

Endodontics; New York University, New York, NY

Professional Association

American Association of Endodontists, California Dental Association, American Dental Association

Personal Bio

Dr. Yadegar has been practicing dentistry since 2008. In his spare time, he enjoys soccer, basketball, football, cooking, traveling to new destinations, and spending time with his Doberman Pinscher.

Volunteer Experience

Dental services in underprivileged communities

Personal Quote

“Most patients have a negative connotation outlook on getting a root canal. Therefore, it is my goal to make sure that my patients are comfortable and pain-free during the root canal procedure.”

DDS

University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA

Certificate in Periodontics

Advanced Education in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA

Professional Association

American Academy of Periodontics, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, California Periodontal Society, Tri-County Dental Society, American Academy of Osseointegration

Personal Bio

Dr. Soleiman has been practicing Periodontics and Implant Dentistry since 1999. He and his wife have 3 children. He enjoys basketball, working out, watching movies, and camping with his family.

Awards

TKO/OKU Dental Honor Society (1995-96), American Academy of Periodontology Award for Outstanding Achievement in Periodontists (1996)

Personal Quote

"As a specialist, I take great pride in my work. I am always in pursuit of perfection and never compromise the care of my patients. Each individual has different needs and it is my goal to provide tailor-made care to each person. I plan to make your visit with me as informative, pleasant and, most importantly, as painless as possible. That is why I offer multiple forms of sedation; such as Oral, Nitrous Oxide, and IV Sedation in order to make my patients as comfortable as possible."

MS

Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA

DDS

Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA

Professional Association

American Dental Association, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, American Association of Orthodontists

Personal Bio

Dr. Hutchinson has been practicing dentistry for over 3 years. She and her husband have been married for 8 years; together they have a 7 year-old son. She enjoys traveling, running, and making arts & crafts.

Personal Quote

"What brings me the most pleasure is watching children smile as their teeth become straighter. I can actually see their self-esteem improve."

Personal Favorites

Book: "Harry Potter" by J.K. Rowling, Film: "The Sound of Music", TV Show: "Everybody Loves Raymond"

MD

LSU School of Dentistry, Shreveport, LA

DDS

UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA

Professional Association

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Personal Bio

Dr. Koury has been practicing dentistry for over 10 years. He enjoys sports, yoga, traveling, and fishing.

Personal Quote

"I feel I make a big impact when I can relieve patients of their pain."

Personal Favorites

Book: "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway, Film: "Good Will Hunting", TV Show: "Lost" & "Grey's Anatomy"

DDS

Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry, Nashville, TN

BS

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Certificate of Orthodontics

Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Florida

Personal Bio

Dr. Woolridge enjoys volunteering with community & church based organizations. She and her husband Louis have been married since 2006. Her aesthetic eye for detail helps create beautiful smiles.

Patient Impact

"During my residency, I worked with a young girl newly immigrated from Russia. She was missing several anterior teeth. As head of a multidisciplinary team, we were able to reconstruct her smile."

Personal Favorites

Dr. Woolridge loves to read and travel.

DDS

University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Certificate in Endodontics

New York University, New York, NY 2007

Professional Association

American Dental Association, American Association of Endodontists

Personal Bio

Dr. Khalili has been practicing dentistry since 1996. He has been married since 2001 and has one daughter named Nika, which means clear water and good and delicate in Persian. Dr. Khalili enjoys staying current with world news, watching international soccer matches, and playing tennis.

Patient Impact

"There have been many occasions in which my patients have been surprised at the end of the treatment for feeling no pain throughout the treatment."

Personal Quote

"I will try to be as gentle as possible with the shots. After that, I allow about ten minutes before I start the treatment. The majority of my patients feel no pain or discomfort throughout the treatment."

Personal Favorites

Dr. Khalili’s favorite TV show is "American Idol".

DDS

University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA

Specialty Certificate

Advanced Periodontics, Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA

Professional Association

American Academy of Periodontics, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, California Society of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration, International Congress of Oral Implantology, Tri-County Dental Society, Part-Time Faculty in the Department of Advanced Periodontics at Loma Linda University

Personal Quote

“My professional passion is helping people and providing quality solutions to my patient’s dental conditions. As a general dentist, I spent many years learning and developing the skills required to efficiently and predictably provide all forms of cosmetic and restorative care. I chose to pursue an advanced education in Periodontics and Implant Surgery because of “quality of life” changes I saw in my patients and the satisfaction of knowing I could make a real difference. As a specialist, I enjoy providing my patients with thorough evaluations and informative solutions, helping them decide what is ultimately in their individual best interest. I always strive to provide quality direction and comfortable care that my patients can count on and I can be proud of.”

RDH

Certifications

Laser therapy

Personal Bio

Stephanie has been working in the dental industry since 1977. She has lived in Thousand Oaks since 2004 with her daughter Sarah. She has a Labrador retriever named Shelby and two cats at home. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys hiking with her boyfriend and loves baking and cooking for her friends and family.

Personal Quote

“I take very personally the service and treatment I provide for my patients. From your very first appointment, you become a part of my dental family, and I will always do everything in my power to help you care for your teeth and to have a positive experience doing so. I feel it is just as important to provide you with the highest quality of care as it is to educate you so that you can make the best decisions regarding your treatment. I am always here for you; if you are nervous or have unusual concerns, I’m your hygienist! I look forward to meeting you!”