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The Modern Dentist

Cosmetic Dentist, Dental Educator, Implant Dentist / Teacher, Continuing Education Provider

Dr. Arash Hakhamian is one of the leading cosmetic and family dentists in Los Angeles with experience in dental implants, porcelain veneers, crowns, root canals, and extractions. Dr. Hakhamian teaches dental surgery with several local and international organizations and is interested in providing the most advanced and latest technology to his patients. As a holistic dentist, he does not use mercur

y fillings or toxic materials focusing more on prevention and natural techniques. He is passionate about community service and volunteer work and provides free or low cost dental work for under-served communities locally and around the world. He is proud to come from a family of dental and medical professionals and hopes to continue the tradition with future generations of doctors.

12/12/2025

Its always an honor and privilege to spend time with the President of the the American Dental Association and my esteemed colleagues collaborating on important initiatives shaping the future of

Serving my peers and most importantly the patients/consumers is the highest of my aspirations and it’s an honor to be behind the scenes with the decision makers that run the industry.

Dentistry is evolving into a profession that focuses less on drilling teeth and more on saving lives and improving overall health!

11/17/2025

Lots of fun with new friends, partners and colleagues in the Caribbean launching the campaign to help save 10,000 lives!

Apnea goes undiagnosed in over 90% of patients who think that snoring and nighttime choking is normal. Most people with sleep apnea. Don’t even know they have it until they get comorbidities like a heart attack, stroke or diabetes and hypertension.

Once we hit our 10,000 lives saved through screening and treatment we will be donating $7,000,000 across 10 different NGO non profits!

Thanks for all the support from the various ministries, companies and community for supporting this launch! 🚀

11/11/2025

Finished the weekend learning and networking with an all star lineup of friends, Colleagues and innovators at the International Dental Symposium hosted by the great

Amazing networking with the leaders shaping the future of Dentistry 🦷

07/18/2025

Proud to be the CEO of Dentulu and watch my co-founder and chief technology officer represent dentistry globally at the United Nations.

Oral health is directly connected with overall health and we are using cutting edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence to improve how we identify and solve diseases that affect billions of people globally.

My team is committed to advancing Dentistry as a profession to improve access to quality preventive dental 🦷 care and my dear friend and partner is teaching leaders in developing countries to do the same.

Proud moment seeing my company front and center at the United Nations as the only Dental company represented in these discussions in Vienna this last week.

Great job Shiva, Dawn, and all the other amazing humans around the world 🌎 who have worked tirelessly to put Dentulu in the map 🗺️.

07/12/2025

Happy birthday 🎂 my sweet sister. You are a light that shines upon your patients, our family, our community and friends. Love you to the moon ❤️ Lobati Hezar Mashalah

07/10/2025

🧬 Regrowing Teeth Using Stem Cells? The Future of Dentistry Is Here. 🦷

As an early adopter of Dental Implants placed by GPs I am very much looking forward to this. Scientists have introduced a revolutionary approach that could change how we replace missing teeth. This innovation” stem cell-based dental implants” uses the body’s natural regenerative power to grow real teeth instead of inserting traditional metal implants.

🔬 A study led by Dr. Jeremy Mao from Columbia University showed it’s possible to regrow fully functional teeth by stimulating the body’s own stem cells.

Here’s how it works:
📐 A biocompatible 3D scaffold is placed in the space where the tooth is missing.
🧪 Growth factors attract the body’s own stem cells into the scaffold.
⏱️ Within about 9 weeks, a natural tooth starts growing in place.

✅ Why this matters:
• No screws, no metal posts.
• Uses your own cells → less risk of rejection.
• Ideal for patients with jawbone loss or metal allergies.
• Faster healing, more comfort, and a completely natural outcome.

This isn’t science fiction, it’s real, and it’s reshaping the future of oral health.

📚 [Link to study: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0022034510370803]

07/08/2025

🧬 What does your mouth say about your body?
Most people don’t realize this… but oral health isn’t just about teeth. It’s directly linked to some of the most serious conditions affecting the body:
🧠 Stroke
🫁 Respiratory Illnesses
❤️ Heart Disease
🧬 Diabetes
🤰 Pregnancy Complications

🚨 The common thread? Oral inflammation and bacterial imbalance.
My team at Dentulu are redefining dentistry by treating the mouth as the gateway to whole-body health.

✅ With our at-home saliva testing kits, you can now screen for signs of inflammation, bacteria, and disease risk—all from the comfort of your home.

🧪 It’s quick. Non-invasive. And could save your life.
📦 Order your saliva test today and take control of your health before symptoms show up.

👉 Tap the link in bio to learn more and get started.

07/07/2025

🧠💤 What if your sleep could reveal signs of chronic inflammation without stepping into a clinic?

A groundbreaking 2025 study just linked poor sleep quality in patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) to measurable inflammation and all tracked using wearable devices. This is why I wear my Oura ring nightly

📉 Fragmented sleep
⏳ Longer time to fall asleep
⏰ Less total sleep

These aren’t just symptoms but they are signals.

As a provider in dental sleep medicine, I see how sleep, inflammation, and systemic disease are all interconnected. The mouth is often the first place these imbalances appear from airway obstruction to oral microbiome disruption.

💡 This study reinforces what I’ve been telling my patients for years:
👉 Improving your sleep is one of the most powerful ways to reduce inflammation and protect long-term health.

Wearables give us new tools. Dentistry gives us a new lens. Together, they offer a proactive approach to chronic disease.

06/25/2025

Super grateful, honored and blessed for this amazing recognition and front cover feature of The Influential Magazine! Thank you 🙏 ❤️

06/14/2025

Sleep is the cornerstone of health. 💤

As an Oral Physician and healthcare provider, I’ve always recognized the powerful link between oral health and whole-body wellness — but being here at the Sleep Conference in Seattle surrounded by sleep medicine pioneers brings that truth into even sharper focus.

I’m proud to represent the dental profession on a global stage, ensuring dentists stay on the front lines of screening and treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Sleep apnea doesn’t just cause snoring or fatigue. It’s linked to:
🫀 Cardiovascular disease
📈 High blood pressure
🩸 Type 2 diabetes
🧠 Stroke & Alzheimer’s
😞 Depression & anxiety
⚡ Hormonal imbalances
🛡️ Immune dysfunction
❌ Erectile dysfunction
🧒 Even delayed growth in children

Yet 80% of moderate-to-severe cases go undiagnosed.
Dentists are uniquely positioned to catch the signs early — from airway issues to bruxism and anatomical indicators. This is about more than teeth — it’s about saving lives, improving sleep, and optimizing longevity.

💡 Dentulu is proud to partner with leaders in the sleep space to bridge medicine and dentistry — because health begins with sleep, and sleep begins with a healthy airway.

👥 Sam A. Kashani, MD | Sagdeep Singh | Dr. Jamila Battle | Jade Ramsey | Dawn Simpson

05/30/2025

Not all bacteria 🦠 are bad! Some bacteria save your life and are necessary for optimal health. Most dentists and patients are unaware that bacteria in the mouth help regulate blood pressure. Kill the good bacteria and you will see a spike in blood pressure! This is why I never recommend Mouthwash that has alcohol and kills bacteria.

05/12/2025

My dear mother, I love you beyond what words can describe. Nothing I do, say, or post can ever repay you for all the love you have shown. You taught me how to work hard, be selfless, and the meaning of unconditional love. In your light, I learn how to love. You are the driving force in my life and I am so grateful to be your favorite son 😜

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