Meet Our Team

modern dentistry in a comfortable environment

Providing compassionate, gentle dentistry is the heart of our practice. By offering accessible insurance and financing options, we are able to lower barriers to superior dental care, which allows us to make real differences in our patients’ lives. Everything we do at Manhattan Beach Dental Esthetics is with you in mind. We love to have fun with our patients and hope that we will be able to form lasting friendships as we help maintain your smile. We always provide honest, straightforward advice and strive to keep you informed every step of the way.

Doctors

Dr. Arash Panah DDS | Owner and head cosmetic dentist at Manhattan Beach Dental Esthetics in Manhattan Beach, CA

Dr. Arash Panah, DDS

Dr. Panah grew up in Southern California and attended the California State University Long Beach, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. He pursued a Doctoral degree in Dentistry and graduated top of his class at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in 2000. He was the class Valedictorian.

Dr. Panah received numerous awards, including: Fixed Prosthodontics Award, Branemark/Cantor Humanitarian Award (Implant Dentistry), Behavioral Dentistry Award, Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) honorary fraternity. Dr. Panah was on the Dean’s List for every trimester throughout his doctoral degree at the USC School of Dentistry.

He is currently in private practice and a clinical assistant professor at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry.

Dr. Panah is committed to delivering the latest advancements in oral health care for his patients by completing hundreds of hours of continuing education in all aspects of cosmetic dentistry, implant, oral surgery, endodontics, and general dentistry.

Dr. Panah enjoys training for triathlons, playing tennis and spending quality time with his wife and kids.

Good to Know

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from University of Southern California School in 2000 (Class Valedictorian).
  • Received numerous awards, including:
    • Fixes Prosthodontics Award
    • Branemark/Cantor Humanitarian Award (Implant Dentistry)
    • Behavioral Dentistry Award
    • Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) honorary fraternity
    • Class Valedictorian Award – USC Class of 2000
  • Active member of the American Dental Association and California Dental Association.

Fun to Know

  • Married to Dr. Sormeh Panah.
  • Arash and Sormeh have 2 children.
  • Bachelor of Biochemistry from the California State University Long Beach.
  • Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry.
  • Favorite pastimes: tennis, triathlons, and spending time with his wife and kids.

Dr. Sormeh Panah DDS | Dentist at Manhattan Beach Dental Aesthetics in Manhattan Beach, CA

Dr. Sormeh Panah, DDS

Dr. Sormeh Panah grew up in Southern California and attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. She pursued a Doctoral degree in Dentistry and graduated from the prestigious University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry in 2002.

She is an expert in all facets of Cosmetic Dentistry, Veneers, CEREC, and family dentistry. After finishing at UCSF Dental School she moved to Los Angeles and has been practicing here ever since. After practicing so many years in the SouthBay, she considers her dental practice her second home and her patients her extended family. In her free time she enjoys traveling, cooking, yoga, tennis and spending time with her family.

Dr. Sormeh Panah DDS | Dentist at Manhattan Beach Dental Aesthetics in Manhattan Beach, CA

Dr. Sormeh Panah, DDS

Dr. Sormeh Panah grew up in Southern California and attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. She pursued a Doctoral degree in Dentistry and graduated from the prestigious University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry in 2002.

She is an expert in all facets of Cosmetic Dentistry, Veneers, CEREC, and family dentistry. After finishing at UCSF Dental School she moved to Los Angeles and has been practicing here ever since. After practicing so many years in the SouthBay, she considers her dental practice her second home and her patients her extended family. In her free time she enjoys traveling, cooking, yoga, tennis and spending time with her family.

Our Friendly Dental Team

Carla Lima
Office Manager

Carla has been a Los Angeles native where she lives with her three amazing children. She has been in the dental field for the past 20 years. Her favorite part of dentistry is helping and connecting with patients. She enjoys quiet nights at home with her family and going on walks. She loves Mexican and Mediterranean food.

Carla Lima | Office Manager at Manhattan Beach Dental Esthetics in Manhattan Beach, CA
Andrea Cates
Dental Hygienist

Andrea has been a dental hygienist for over 10 years. She has an highly skilled background in instrumentation and a gentle touch. Andrea is quick to make patients feel at ease by building confidence, trust and friendship with each patient. She is extremely devoted to educating patients on their individual needs.

Andrea Cates | Dental Hygienist at Manhattan Beach Dental Esthetics in Manhattan Beach, CA
Sandra Romo
Dental Assistant

Sandra was born and raised in Aurora CO and moved to Southern California in 2015. She has 4 siblings and loves spending time with her big family. She attended UEI for her training and has been a dental assistant since 2021. She really enjoys working with Dr. Panah and learning from him. She likes going to the gym and playing soccer in her free time.

Sandra Romo | Dental Assistant at Manhattan Beach Dental Esthetics in Manhattan Beach, CA

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