Nima Mashhoon, DMD, MS

Dentist

Dr. Nima Mashhoon is a Dentist in Santa Maria, CA with special training and skill in diagnosis and treatment of problems with patients' teeth, gums, lips, and jaw. As a Dentist, Nima Mashhoon, DMD, MS performs dental procedures focused on prevention of oral diseases such as tooth decay and periodontal disease. Dentistry is a branch of medicine concerned with study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases affecting the oral cavity. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Dentists include tooth cavities, gum disease, bad breath, tooth sensitivity, mouth sores, tooth erosion, and dental emergencies. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dentists include dental examinations, filling cavities, removing tooth decay, repairing cracked teeth, performing root canals, and removing teeth.

A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.

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  Undergraduate Degree

  California Polytechnic State University

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  Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

  Western University of Health Sciences

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  California State University Bakersfield

Dr. Nima attended all the local schools and attended California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, California for his undergraduate degree. He then escalated his education journey by receiving his Master’s degree in Biology from California State University, Bakersfield. After graduating Summa Cum Laude, Dr. Nima pursued his dreams of becoming a dentist by attending the Western University of Health Sciences where he acquired his D.M.D. (Doctor of Dental Medicine) degree.

• Aetna [Aetna Health of California Inc.]

• Ameritas Dental [Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.]

• Anthem Blue Cross [Blue Cross of California]

• Blue Shield of California [CA Physician's Service dba Blue Shield of CA]

• Careington

• Cigna Healthcare [Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company]

• DeCare Dental

• Delta Dental of California

• DenteMax

• First Dental Health

• GEHA [Government Employees Health Association, Inc.]

• Guardian [The Guardian Life Insurance Company]

• Humana [Humana Insurance Company]

• iDental from United Concordia [United Concordia Dental Plans of California, Inc.]

• Liberty National Life Insurance Co

• MetLife TakeAlong Dental [MetLife Services and Solutions, LLC,]

• Principal Dental [Principal Life Insurance Company]

• Sun Life and Health Insurance Company

• UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company

• Unum Dental