About Us

Wilshire Dental Care in Los Angeles uses advanced dental technology to offer the best in gentle dental care. Restorative, cosmetic and general dentistry are provided, along with digital and laser technology, all in a safe and comfortable environment.


Bijan Afar, D.D.S., M.S. Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
Dr. Afar, Los Angeles dentist, has a Microbiology degree from UCLA. He attended UCLA School of Dentistry and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery and Master of Science in Oral Biology. Dr. Afar obtained the California State Fellowship, an Oral Biology Graduate Fellowship, and the highly coveted Hortense Fishbaugh's Fellowship.  Dr. Afar, Los Angeles periodontist, was in the top 5% of graduating students across the U.S. to receive, from the National Institute of Health, a Dentist-Scientist Fellowship, allowing him to continue his education and research in Implants and Periodontology and obtain his specialty degree through the University of Washington in Seattle.



Poneh Ghasri, D.D.S., Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Ghasri, Los Angeles cosmetic dentist, graduated from UCLA with honors and a degree in Neuroscience. She obtained her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree also from UCLA and is committed to advanced dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and implant reconstruction. Dr. Ghasri is an expert at smile makeovers and has successfully worked on hundreds of reconstruction cases at Wilshire Dental Care, that consisted of a partial or total loss of teeth. She has many Hollywood celebrities as patients, due to her excellent workmanship and ability to create stunning smiles.


Sheila Morim, D.D.S., Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Morim, Los Angeles cosmetic dentist, has a Biology degree from UCLA. She received her Doctorate in Dental Surgery degree from UCLA School of Dentistry and was among the top 5% of her graduating class. She is an active member of many dental society programs.


Lenny Naftalin, D.D.S., Anesthesiology
Dr. Naftalin received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from USC School of Dentistry after completing his anesthesiology training at UCLA. He completed a General Practice Residency and has a General Anesthesia Permit. Dr. Naftalin has certification in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.