Dr. Masih Rezaei, DDS

Dr. Masih Rezaei, DDS is one of three general dentists at Pearl32 Dentistry and Wellness in Laguna Hills. He earned his DDS at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, where he is now an Assistant Professor. He practices general dentistry here and teaches there, and he tends to talk through a case the way he would with a student: what is happening, what the choices are, and what each one asks of you.

Training and teaching

Dr. Rezaei earned his DDS at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, the same school as the other two dentists at Pearl32. He is now an Assistant Professor there, so his week is split between treating patients in Laguna Hills and teaching dental students in Loma Linda.

Teaching changes how a dentist explains things. Dr. Rezaei walks through a case in order: what the x-ray shows, what the options are, what each one costs in time and tooth structure, and what happens if you wait. You can ask him to slow down at any point, and he will.

What he does at Pearl32

General dentistry across the board: examinations and cleanings, fillings, same-day crowns milled in the office, root canal treatment, extractions and the planning that decides which of those a tooth needs. He is one of the dentists who sees same-day emergency visits, which are held Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Complex surgical, endodontic and periodontal cases are seen by visiting specialists who come to the office. The same dentist follows your case through, so a plan that starts with Dr. Rezaei stays with him.

How a visit with him runs

A first visit takes about ninety minutes. Medical history first, because medications and conditions change how teeth are treated. Then digital x-rays, an examination of every tooth and the gums, and a conversation with the images on the screen. If something needs doing, you get the plan in writing, itemized, with the order of work and the reasons for it.

Nothing is done on the first visit that you have not agreed to. We are in network with most major PPO plans and Delta Dental HMO, and for people without insurance the membership plan covers preventive visits for a set annual fee.

Booking with Dr. Rezaei

Call (949) 830-0074 and ask for him by name. Because he also teaches at Loma Linda, the front desk will tell you which days he is in the Laguna Hills office that week. The office is at 24022 Calle De La Plata, Suite 450, reached by elevator. Street parking is free, there are free spaces behind the building, and the parking structure charges.

Questions people ask

Does Dr. Rezaei still teach?

Yes. He is an Assistant Professor at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and practices general dentistry at Pearl32 Dentistry and Wellness in Laguna Hills. The two go together: the way he explains a case to a patient is the way he explains it to a student, in order and with the reasons.

Where did Dr. Rezaei train?

He earned his DDS at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. All three dentists at Pearl32 hold a DDS from Loma Linda, and all three practice as general dentists.

Is Dr. Rezaei taking new patients?

Yes. Call (949) 830-0074 and ask for him by name. Because he splits his week between the office and teaching, the front desk will match you to a day he is in Laguna Hills.

What does Dr. Rezaei treat?

General dentistry: examinations, cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canal treatment, extractions and same-day emergency visits. Complex cases are seen by the visiting specialists who come to the office, with Dr. Rezaei coordinating the plan.

This page is general information, not a diagnosis. What is right for you can only be decided after an examination.