North Hollywood Pediatric Dentist
Los Angeles area dentist and periodontist, Dr. Bijan Afar, has recently opened a new office in the North Hollywood area. With two offices in Los Angeles, and one office in West Hollywood, Dr. Afar and his team of superior dentists are a welcomed addition to the North Hollywood community. For anyone seeking a qualified, experienced North Hollywood dentist, or for parents looking for a fantastic North Hollywood pediatric dentist, Dr. Afar's NOHO Dental Group is THE place to go.
North Hollywood Pediatric Dentist: Dr. Monica Sharma
Dr. Bijan Afar knows how to recruit excellent dental staff. Besides his own specialty of periodontics and dental implants, the dentists at Dr. Afar's NOHO Dental Group also include an orthodontist, an endodontist, two general/cosmetic dentists, and Dr. Monica Sharma, a pediatric dentist.
With a competent North Hollywood pediatric dentist on staff, NOHO Dental Group is one of the best dental offices that caters to both adults and children.
Dr. Sharma, North Hollywood Pediatric Dentist, believes in gentle, positive dentistry for children and teens. Her young patients would definitely agree; one patient's mother commented that her “daughter loves Dr. Sharma and actually gets excited when it’s time to go see Dr. Sharma!” A North Hollywood pediatric dentist who works hard to create a comfortable, welcoming environment for the practice's youngest patients, Dr. Sharma is passionate about helping kids maintain beautiful smiles and healthy mouths.
Dr. Sharma began her education at Loyal University in Maryland, where she earned her undergraduate degree. She completed her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at the University of Maryland's School of Dentistry, and her general practice residency at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. Dr. Sharma's volunteer work within the community and in various medical facilities stimulated a desire to work specifically with children. As such, after completing her general practice residency, Dr. Sharma went on to complete a pediatric dental residency at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, also in New York.
The Importance of a Pediatric Dentist
For children and adolescents, there are few things more important to overall health and well-being than good oral hygiene. A North Hollywood pediatric dentist should have at the top of his or her agenda preventing tooth decay in children. Many studies have verified that toothaches and other oral health problems in children leads to poor school performance, along with poor social relationships. Good oral health will also impact a child's ability to chew and digest food, as well as speech development. Thus, the way a child's mouth and smile looks, greatly impacts that child's self-esteem.
A North Hollywood pediatric dentist like Dr. Monica Sharma understands these important points and therefore emphasizes educating her young patients on how to prevent dental problems before they start.
For any parent looking for a general family dentist in North Hollywood or a North Hollywood pediatric dentist, call NOHO Dental Group first. Without a doubt, patients looking for a North Hollywood dentist will be able to find the dental professional they need at NOHO Dental Group.
For an appointment with a North Hollywood pediatric dentist, call (818) 824-8228. You can rest assured that your kids are in good hands and are taken care of by the best pediatric dentist.
