Dr. Richard Che, Restorative Dentist in Encino, CA

Dr. Lakhani has always wanted to work in healthcare knowing that he loved helping people. He was drawn to dentistry because not only would it allow him to make a profound difference in patients' lives, but he could also work in an incredibly detail oriented field.

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He graduated from Midwestern Dental School in Arizona where he then spent some time working at a private practice.

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He later went back to NYU to do a three year long dental implant program and has been working in the field since then.

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Why Nuvia

Having worked with various other providers Dr. Lakhani feels that Nuvia is really something special. 

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From the collaborative work environment that gives each patient a restorative dentist, an oral & maxillofacial surgeon, and a dedicated CRNA to the 24 hour permanent teeth process, Nuvia is incredibly patient-focused.

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At Nuvia in Encino, Dr. Lakhani loves that he is able to focus solely on creating beautiful new teeth for each patient. The Nuvia method also stands out to him as one that helps patients stay safe and comfortable without worry of having one doctor who is juggling every task in the process.

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Outside of the Clinic

When he isn’t working as a restorative dentist, he loves spending time in nature snowboarding, hiking, and staying active.

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Dr. Richard Che is a restorative dentist at the Nuvia Dental Implant Center in Encino, California.

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Growing up in Los Angeles, he went to both college and dental school at UCLA before deciding to pursue further education and focus on prosthodontics at UCSF.

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Why Nuvia

Dr. Che is passionate about prosthodontics because it allows him to help patients suffering from extensive dental issues and restore the smiles of those who have lost them. 

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His favorite dental procedure is making permanent teeth in 24 hours, which he gets to do at Nuvia every day. 

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Outside of the Clinic

In his spare time, Dr. Che loves singing, gaming, watching movies, and hanging out with friends.

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Before Dr. Medina was an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, he worked at some law firms where he would often encounter people who had experienced traumatic events. He knew that he wanted his future career to be helping those who have experienced something difficult. 

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This experience paired with his talent as an artist is what led him to choose oral & maxillofacial surgery.

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After graduating dental school and completing his oral & maxillofacial residency he spent a year working with oral cancer patients helping with full mouth reconstructions. This period of his career as an oral & maxillofacial surgeon eventually led him to join Nuvia in Encino where he could treat patients needing full mouth dental implants each day. 

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Outside of the Clinic

Dr. Medina has a ton of hobbies. He loves many sports such as basketball, football, soccer, tennis, and golf. He is also an artist and enjoys graphite sketching. He also enjoys teaching martial arts and playing guitar.

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