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Marina del Rey · Since 1997

About Elegant Dentistry in Marina del Rey

Elegant Dentistry has cared for Westside smiles since 1997. Think of this as the dentist Marina del Rey about us page: who we are, how we make decisions with you, and what being a patient here actually feels like.

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  • Twice voted the Westside’s best
  • Free initial consultation
  • Most insurance accepted
Dentist Marina del Rey about us: the bright treatment room at Elegant Dentistry on West Washington Boulevard

The dentist Marina del Rey about us story, from 1997 to today

Elegant Dentistry was established in 1997 and has been on West Washington Boulevard ever since. We serve the beachside communities of Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey, Venice, Culver City, Mar Vista and Santa Monica, providing general and cosmetic dentistry to individuals and families throughout West Los Angeles.

Most people who open a dentist Marina del Rey about us page want three answers: who will be treating me, what will it cost, and will anyone explain what is happening before it happens. This page answers all three. If you would rather start with the clinical detail, our guide to general dentistry in Marina del Rey covers exams, X-rays and cleanings in depth.

The short version of how we work: nothing happens in the chair until you have understood it and agreed to it. From diagnosis through discussing treatment options, we walk you carefully through each step, because honest communication and trust between dentist and patient lead to better outcomes. Patients here never have to feel out of the loop.

Patients also tell us the atmosphere is the reason they come back. Our friendly, experienced team works to make every patient feel at ease, whatever the reason for the visit, and that includes people who have avoided a dentist for years and expect to be lectured. You will not be. We start where you are, tell you what we find, and get on with fixing it in the order that makes sense.

Entrance to the Elegant Dentistry practice in Marina del Rey, California
One address, one team, since 1997.

Six things a dentist Marina del Rey about us page should tell you

Rather than adjectives, here are the six things that actually describe this practice.

  • 01

    Who treats you

    The practice is led by Dr. Marjaneh Moghimi, DDS (USC), with implant residency training at UCLA, alongside Dr. Caroline Malakuti, Dr. Samantha Besser and Dr. Kyle Sung. You can meet the whole team before you book.

  • 02

    Everything under one roof

    General, cosmetic and implant dentistry are all done here. If an exam turns up something that needs a crown, a root canal or a dental implant, you are not handed a referral across town.

  • 03

    Explained before it is treated

    You see what we see, you hear the options and the costs, and you decide. That is the whole method, and it is why appointments here sometimes run a little long.

  • 04

    Current technology

    Modern equipment and diagnostics that make treatment more precise and more comfortable, including low-dose digital imaging instead of older film systems.

  • 05

    Proven techniques

    Approaches with a track record, from routine checkups through cosmetic dentistry to full-mouth restoration. Results from this office are on our before and after page.

  • 06

    Recognized locally

    Twice voted the Westside’s best dental office by readers of The Argonaut, and rated 4.4 across 114 public reviews. You can read those in our patient testimonials.

Becoming a new patient, in three steps

New patients are welcome every week. Here is exactly how it goes from first phone call to first plan.

  1. Step one

    Get in touch

    Call the office or book online. Tell us what brought you: a cleaning you have put off, a tooth that hurts, or simply a new dental home after moving to the area. Send your insurance details ahead and we will check your eligibility at no charge before you attend.

  2. Step two

    Your first visit

    Allow about an hour. We review your health history, examine your teeth, gums and bite, and take digital X-rays only where there is a clinical reason. If dental visits make you anxious, say so when you book and we will slow the whole appointment down.

  3. Step three

    A plan you can read

    Before anything is scheduled, we go through what we found, what your options are, and what each one costs. Urgent work first, the rest spaced out to suit your budget. Nothing gets booked on the day it is proposed unless you want it to be.

Exterior of the Elegant Dentistry office on West Washington Boulevard in Marina del Rey
13400 West Washington Blvd, Suite 202B, with on-site parking in the building.

Dentist Marina del Rey about us: visiting the office

The practical details matter more than most dental websites admit, so here they are up front.

  • Address13400 West Washington Blvd, Suite 202B, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
  • Phone(310) 827-2792
  • ParkingOn-site parking in the building; street parking on Washington
  • Neighborhoods servedMarina del Rey, Venice, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Culver City, Westchester
  • HoursMon & Tue 10–5, Wed 8:30–4, Thu 8:30–5, Fri 9–2, closed weekends
  • Practice leadDr. Marjaneh Moghimi, DDS (USC), implant residency training at UCLA

Coming from Venice or Playa Vista, allow ten minutes at peak times on Washington. Arrive fifteen minutes early for a first appointment so the paperwork does not eat into your exam time. Directions and a map are on our contact page.

Insurance and costs, stated before you commit

We accept most dental insurance plans and check your eligibility for free before your first visit, so you know your share before you sit down. If you have no insurance, your initial consultation is free, and every treatment plan arrives with its cost attached rather than a range delivered on the day.

Anyone reading a dentist Marina del Rey about us page is usually weighing trust against price. Our answer to both is the same: put the numbers in writing early. Preventive care is also the cheapest dentistry there is, a point the American Dental Association makes in far more detail than we can here.

Two cleanings and an exam a year cost a fraction of what a crown, a root canal or an implant costs once a small problem has been left to grow. That is not a sales argument, it is arithmetic, and it is the reason we chase patients about recall appointments rather than waiting for the emergency call. Where a larger plan is needed, we phase it so the urgent work happens first and the rest can wait for the next benefit year.

Not sure what your plan covers? Send your details through the insurance page and we will check eligibility for you, or start with a free consultation and decide afterwards.

Why patients stay with this practice

Establishing lifelong relationships with our patients so they can achieve optimal dental wellness is the mission, and it is not a slogan we can fake: people who have been coming since the late nineties would notice. We pledge to deliver a high standard of general, cosmetic, endodontic and periodontic care at every visit.

The recognition backs it up. Twice voted the Westside’s best dental office by readers of The Argonaut, rated 4.4 across 114 public reviews, and led by a dentist with implant residency training from UCLA. A dentist Marina del Rey about us page can claim anything, so read what patients wrote instead.

Meet the dental team
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The Elegant Dentistry dental team at the Marina del Rey practice
The team you will actually see, visit after visit.

Dentist Marina del Rey about us questions we are asked most

How long has Elegant Dentistry been here?

Since 1997. The practice has been at 13400 West Washington Blvd in Marina del Rey throughout, which is why a good number of our patients are now bringing their own children in.

Who will be treating me?

The practice is led by Dr. Marjaneh Moghimi, DDS (USC), who completed implant residency training at UCLA. Dr. Caroline Malakuti, Dr. Samantha Besser and Dr. Kyle Sung also practice here, alongside our hygienists. You can ask for a specific dentist when you book.

Do you treat children as well as adults?

Yes. We see families together, which keeps everyone on one schedule and one set of records. Details of what a child’s visit involves are on our pediatric dentistry page.

Will I be referred elsewhere for bigger treatment?

Usually not. General, cosmetic and implant dentistry are all done in this office, so a crown, a root canal or an implant stays with the same team and the same records rather than starting over with a stranger. That continuity is the single practical reason patients give for staying with us through bigger work: one set of X-rays, one person who remembers the history of the tooth, and one office to call if something needs adjusting afterwards.

Which areas do you serve?

Patients come from Marina del Rey, Venice, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Culver City and Westchester, and from Mar Vista and Santa Monica. On-site parking in the building makes the trip easier than street parking on Washington at midday.

What does a first appointment cost?

Your initial consultation is free. If you have insurance, we check your eligibility at no charge and tell you your share before you attend. Treatment costs are always quoted in writing before anything is booked.

Ready to make this your dental home?

If a dentist Marina del Rey about us page has done its job, you already know what to expect: a careful exam, a plain explanation, a written plan with costs, and a team that has been doing this on Washington Boulevard since 1997. Call or book online and we will check your insurance eligibility at no charge.

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