About Our Doctors
Arkady Tsibel
“I consider myself fortunate to have a career that allows me to support my family and provides me with a daily sense of accomplishment. I don’t have to force myself to come to work each and every morning because I genuinely enjoy what I do. Undoubtedly, it's easier to achieve a certain level of success when it is based upon a profound interest in your occupation. It is this interest in the devotion to my profession that motivates me to continuously advance my skills. I strive to polish my patient interaction skills and my theoretical and practical knowledge of Dentistry. I must admit, that I if did not receive the current degree of satisfaction from my practice, I would explore my passion for teaching. While I have pursued the latest advancements in dentistry, I have simultaneously shared my discoveries with colleagues. It has taken years to reach my present understanding of implantology and laser dentistry. The next best thing to witnessing the satisfaction and amazing results of my patients is the transfer of information to other dentists. While I realize that I will always have more to learn and an everlasting thirst for new knowledge, it is a privilege and an honor to be respected by my colleagues. At the end of a long and often stressful day, while driving home to my family, I know that my techniques and expertise had improved the quality of life of others. The improvement may be as subtle as a prettier smile that lends itself to increased self-confidence. The change in a patient’s life may be as significant as the ability to chew, increased appetite, decreased pain, or the ability to communicate more effectively. In many cases the results of treatment can improve overall health and quality of life. Sincerely, dentistry gives as much back to me as I give to it.”
Dr. Tsibel received his doctoral degree from the Tashkent School of Dentistry with a 4.0 GPA and honors in 1976. He then pursued his Ph.D in 1982 in Prosthodontics with an emphasis in oral surgery, and graduated with a 4.0 GPA with honors. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and the San Gabriel Valley Dental Society.
Dr. Wesley Josephs
Dr. Wesley Josephs graduated from USC in 1973 as a dentist. Dr. Josephs always enjoyed working with his hands and people so he felt that becoming a dentist was a perfect fit for him. He still loves being a dentist tremendously because he enjoys finding a common interest with each patient he sees everyday. Dr. Josephs enjoys reading, kayaking and playing with his grandson!
Dr. Perihan Elsayess
Perihan Elsayess, DDS has always had a natural tendency to be a caretaker. She was the one in her family who tended to her grandmother when she was ill. Dr. Elsayess always knew she wanted to pursue a career in health care. During her senior year in high school she was offered an after school job at her children's dentist office and soon realized her passion for Dentistry. Dr. Elsayess received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2001, and has been practicing General and Cosmetic Dentistry in the Southern California area for the past 14 years.
Dr. David Telles, Oral Surgeon
Born in Los Angeles, Dr. Telles grew up in LA until the age of 6 where he moved with his family to Huntington Beach, CA. Throughout his high school years he excelled in the mathematics and sciences due to the support of his family whom were in the sciences. He then graduated from Edison High School as a distinguished scholar. Throughout his young years, Dr. Telles enjoyed working with his hands as he built r/c model planes and flew them in his pass time. In addition, he participated in the tennis team in high school and played golf for leisure. Dr. Telles then went to the University of Southern California as a 3rd generation of his family to attend. He obtained his B.A. in Biological Sciences and a minor in web development. Then he went on to attend New York University where he graduated as member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, which is reserved to the highest 10% of the graduating class. In 2006 he completed his NYU dental training and went on to a general practice residency where he was involved with numerous complex hospital cases and completed rotations in medicine and anesthesia at UCLA-Harbor Medical Center. During his GPR, Dr. Telles found his passion for oral surgery and decided to go to the University of Illinois at Chicago for an oral surgery internship under the direction of Michael Miloro. Upon the completion of his oral surgery internship, he transitioned into his residency training at NYU-Woodhull Medical Center under the direction of Dr. Orrett Ogle. There he received extensive training in trauma, pathology, implantology, dento-alveolar, IV sedation and orthognathic surgery. During 2011 he attended the International Committee of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons meeting in Santiago, Chile where he presented a free paper on the Incidence of Oro-facial infection – a retrospective study. At the end of his residency training, he received the resident of the year award determined by both his colleagues and attending faculty. He is a board certified Diplomat of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Telles holds the true value of patient care as an essential quality that all surgeons should understand and practice. It is his goal to provide caring, comfortable and compassionate surgery to all of his patients.
Dr. Gary Sanner, Orthodontist
Dr. Gary Sanner received his education from the University of Southern California in 1973, where he also obtained his graduated degree in 1982. He has been practicing dentistry for 30 years, specializing in orthodontics. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists and the California Society of Orthodontics.
Dr. Feng Liu
Dr. Feng Liu received his graduate degree from West China University in 1985, and he has been practicing for 30 years. He is a member of the ADA and CDA.
Dr. Giti Massoudian
Dr. Giti Massoudian received both her graduate and undergraduate degrees from UCLA, which she completed in 1992. She has been practicing in the field of dentistry for 23 years.
Dr. Christine Phan
Dr. Christine Phan received her undergraduate degree at USF in 1998, and went on to pursue a graduate degree at Temple from which she graduated in 2002. She has been practicing for 13 years.
Dr. Assal Hakhamjani, Pedodontist
Dr. Assal Hakhamjani received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine. She completed her Residency in Pediatric Dental Medicine at Cohen Children's Hospital with experience in Oral Sedation, IV Sedation, Operating Room, Orthodontics, Special Needs Patients, Extensive Cleft Lip/Palate Training. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the American Association of Women Dentists.
Dr. Dennis Hunt
Dennis Hunt, D.D.S., is a board eligible Periodontist committed to research for the advancement of Periodontics. In 1997, Dr. Hunt graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles and UCLA graduate Periodontal Residency Certificate Program with a Masters Degree in Oral Biology. Dr. Hunt’s activity in research has produced five published papers in professional journals. His research interest is primarily centered on Alveolar Bone Reconstruction. Dr. Hunt is a part-time faculty member at UCLA Department of Oral Biology. He has lectured at UCLA and worldwide. Dr. Hunt has recently won Best Research Lecture award at the Academy of Osseointegration held in Toronto, Canada. Other work has included 1997’s World-Wide Web at UCLA Periodontics Center author of Antibiotic Use in Periodontics. Dr. Hunt's hobbies are tennis, golf, and world travel.
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Great, professional staff. I've been a satisfied patient for 15 of my 25 years alive.
Samuel Funes
We’re Serious About Your Smile
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"Gentle and Pain Free Smiles"
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"My staff and I put 110% into the care we give every single individual. We practice with kindness and patience to help you and your entire family achieve pain free smiles, gently. We offer all types of dental services including cosmetic, restorative, general, specialty, and we even have an emergency hotline. Our procedures are affordable and give you excellent value and quality treatments at the same time. We love seeing new faces and building new client relationships by making your family a part of ours. I welcome you to Bellflower Dental Group, and look forward to seeing you as your dentist in Bellflower."
"My staff and I put 110% into the care we give every single individual. We practice with kindness and patience to help you and your entire family achieve pain free smiles, gently. We offer all types of dental services including cosmetic, restorative, general, specialty, and we even have an emergency hotline. Our procedures are affordable and give you excellent value and quality treatments at the same time. We love seeing new faces and building new client relationships by making your family a part of ours. I welcome you to Bellflower Dental Group, and look forward to seeing you as your dentist in Bellflower."
Dr. Arkady Tsibel
Bellflower Dental Group
