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Dr. Ailar Bagherdaei, DDS, Restorative Dentist in San Diego
Meet Dr. Ailar Bagherdaei, one of Nuvia’s experienced restorative dentists at the San Diego, CA clinic.
About
Dr. Ailar Bagherdaei, DDS
Dr. Ailar Bagherdaei is a restorative dentist at Nuvia Dental Implant Center in San Diego, CA. She grew up in Southern California and completed her undergraduate studies at UC Irvine. She earned her dental degree from the University of Michigan and then went on to complete her prosthodontic residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Bagherdaei has been practicing for about 10 years, including time in Denver where she treated a wide range of complex cases.
She chose dentistry because she liked how quickly she could help patients. Sitting chairside, she could see changes happen in real time. That led her into prosthodontics, where she works on full-mouth rehabilitation and rebuilding smiles from the ground up.
Why Nuvia
Dr. Bagherdaei joined Nuvia because the process helps patients get their smiles back very efficiently. Patients don’t go through months of temporary teeth or repeated visits. With teeth in 24 hours, they leave with a fixed, permanent teeth the very next morning after surgery.
She also appreciates how the team is structured at Nuvia. Each person has a role, from lab to surgery to restoration, and everything is coordinated ahead of time. That helps cases stay on track and keeps the experience smooth for patients.
Lastly, she has worked with many materials over the years and prefers zirconia (which is what Nuvia uses) for full mouth restoration cases. It holds up better and doesn’t run into the same issues as temporary dentures during healing.
Outside of the Office
Outside of work, Dr. Bagherdaei spends most of her time with her family. She has two young children and enjoys cooking, watching movies, and being outdoors with them.
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His passion for oral and maxillofacial surgery stems from the transformative impact he can make on patients’ lives, helping them achieve beautiful, functional smiles.
Why Nuvia?
Dr. Mirdamadi is thrilled to be part of Nuvia where he helps patients get life-changing smile transformations every day. At Nuvia, patients are given their permanent teeth made from zirconia. Zirconia is a highly durable and realistic looking material that Dr. Mirdamadi loves to work with.
Outside of the Office
In his free time, Dr. Mirdamadi enjoys staying active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He loves spending quality time with his family, traveling, and playing sports like tennis and basketball.
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Dr. Zandevakili is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with skills in dental implantology, full-arch implant rehabilitation, and complex dentoalveolar surgery including dental extractions and bone grafting.
After receiving his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from UC San Diego, Dr. Zandevakili attended dental school at University of the Pacific School of Dentistry where he graduated with highest honors. His passion for oral and maxillofacial surgery led him to Atlanta, GA where he completed his surgical residency at Emory University, one of the leading research universities and a top-ranking hospitals in the country.
Dr. Zandevakili is an active member of many professional organizations including the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (CALAOMS), American Dental Association (ADA), California Dental Association (CDA), and San Diego County Dental Society (SDCDS). During his spare time Dr. Zandevakili enjoys volunteering with the UCSD Pre-Dental Society Student-Run Free Clinic Project to provide free dental treatment to the underserved community of San Diego including those who are low income, uninsured, and/or homeless.
Dr. Zandevakili is a proud San Diego native. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, working out, traveling, and discovering San Diego’s best restaurants. His passion for helping patients achieve a bright and healthy smile is evident in his gentle and meticulous approach to oral surgery. He takes pride in staying up to date with the latest surgical techniques and technology to operate in the most predictable and minimally invasive manner possible.
Dr. Zandevakili is thrilled to be a part of Nuvia, where he looks forward to bringing his expertise and dedication to a team that shares his commitment to excellence in patient care. He is excited about the innovative environment at Nuvia and is eager to contribute to its mission of transforming patients' lives through advanced surgical techniques and personalized care.
Dr. Mary Lou Murtha, DDS
Dr. Mary Lou Murtha was inspired to pursue dentistry by her mother, who was also a dentist. Growing up in the Philippines, Dr. Murtha has fond memories of patients visiting their family home for treatment—and always leaving with a smile. That early experience shaped her deep passion for patient care and set her on the path to becoming a dentist herself.
Why Nuvia
Dr. Murtha had looked into many other dental offices but it wasn’t until she came across Nuvia in San Diego that she felt she had found somewhere that had core values that aligned with her own.
As someone who is incredibly patient focused, Dr. Murtha loves that she can provide patients with their permanent teeth in 24 hours, a starkly different method to traditional methods that have patients waiting for what could be up to 10+ months for their permanent teeth.
Outside of the Office
Dr. Murtha loves spending time with her husband and two daughters. Together they love going on hikes, visiting waterfalls, or cooking.
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