Dr. Sam I. Naim is a Periodontist and Implant Dentist serving the Encino area for more than 8 years. Dr. Naim is experienced in Dental Implants, Crown Lengthening and Extractions. He is a professional member of the American Academy of Periodontology, the California Dental Association and the American Dental Association.
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David M.

12/10/2018

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fast, painless and easy

Implant process was very smooth. Price was reasonable and staff very friendly.

Z. R.

12/05/2018

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Very Grateful

An incredibly smooth, comfortable experience. Dr. Naim and the team are amazing, friendly, considerate and kind. The practice is of highest integrity. Thank you!

Donna G.

11/16/2018

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implant crowns

Wonderful staff and terrific dental work. Couldnt be happier with the outcome. I recommend this facility and doctor at the highest level.

D. D.

09/12/2018

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A true caring pro

I came to Dr. Naim after seeing three other implant dentists. He and is staff are amazing. He took existing implants and devised a program for me that is perfect. Plus he listens ! His staff is top notch including Ana and Rita. I highly recommend Dr. Naim.

Anonymous

08/08/2018

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Highly Recommend Dr. Naim

I had oral surgery done by Dr. Naim. I have had oral surgeries in the past done by other dentists and this was by far the best experience. He and his staff are patient, understanding and gave me excellent care.

Steve H.

06/29/2018

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Dr. Naim is exceptional

Dr. Naim is exceptional, I could not be more impressed by his expertise, the level of care he provides and the professionalism of his office.
Here is my true story: It all started one night when I broke one of my upper front teeth, and soon i realized that the only way i was going to fix that is with an implant and a crown. I have a more complicated dental history and I always look to maintain or improve my smile. As the son of a dentist I was familiar with a few options and on top of that I researched the latest procedures available and I learned as much as I could as quickly as I could. My main concern area had to do with the extraction, implant, abutment, and choice of a temporary during the healing process.
I was looking for a good dentist, a dentist with a strong understand of implants. It took me 4 dentists to locate Dr. Naim and i would say that he is one of the best.
A dentist should have a strong understanding of when to use which type of implant and abutment and temporary. It should NEVER be one receipe for all patients and situations. Many dentists still rarely do implants and when they do you may not be happy with the results or you maybe uncomfortable during the process. Because of their limitations and inexperience you may find yourself at a long term disadvantage and then may have to spend additional money to fix the problem. So for me in finding Dr. Naim i was reassured that i would avoid these problems. I got the feeling that he has the patient's best interest at heart rather then the constant upsell, which happened to me at a previous dentist's office. I was surprised at his level of care and attention to detail from the initial exam to the day of the procedure. I walked away feeling like he was invested in my dental health and was honest about what i really needed to do. From his staff to his technology every is just practical and up to date.

Initial exam: During the initial exam, Dr. Naim impressed me and was able to answer all my questions as technical as they were covering both the procedure i needed, but also had a different issue that came up: I had an older implant that was bugging me and Dr. Naim was able to instantly identify the manufacturer and the problem and offer a solution all in one sentence, interestingly enough other dentists I had consulted with never offered offered ANY solutions.
Temporary Teeth: So there is a healing period during whcih the implant fuses to the bone, for that time frame you need to make a decision that;s helpful to your lifestyle, for me i was unhappy with how my first dentist only gave me a single choice, which was a "flipper". It was upsetting wthat with today's advancements if your dentist still can only offer basic implants with flippers as temporaries. I was thrilled not to have to wear a temporary removable denture for 4 months during the healing process. For my case and lifestyle the choice was a temporary crown made in a dental lab that is supported by the implant itself. I also found out from Dr. Naim that there are many other options all of which i considered and arrived to the temporary crown supported on the implant. Most importantly for me, Dr. Naim took the time and explained what was going on and gave me options which i appreciated.

Procedure: the procedure itself was quick, from extraction of the old remaining root and up to the placement of the implant the whole process took about 45 minutes but that may vary depending on your conditions.

For any dentist the office is an important success factor. i would say that the office is really well run. A big difference in a dentists life is made by the office staff. I found the office staff very knowledgeable and helpful even when i needed my Xrays from another dentist and they actually called for me. Also the office staff is good about maintaining contact and calling you.

I found a reliable dentist who truly cares about his patients and their needs. While I only initially came in to handle o

A. W.

06/29/2018

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Soft Tissue Graft

I am so grateful to Dr. Naim and his team for such a great experience. It is always hard to deal with anything to do with teeth - so I appreciated his professionalism, the high level of expertise in the surgery and the great kindness from him and his team throughout the surgery and follow-ups. RIta is just wonderful and informative and Anna Dr. Naim's assistant was such a lovely energy. I felt that Dr Naim's diagnosis and treatment plan were spot on and also the prices were affordable - which means that more of us are able to have the dental care we need. This is one lovely set of people and professionals - who are doing super great work. I recommend Dr. Naim highly.

Anonymous

06/20/2018

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very compassiont.e and available to listen to my problems no matter how small and irrelevant. Thank

Not only is Dr Naim courteous, his Staff is too! Made me feel very comfortable thus making my experience a delight!

G. G.

06/19/2018

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Great Periodontist

Dr. Naim extracted one tooth that was bad and performed a bone graft at the same time. Three months later Dr. Naim added an implant, followed two months later by the addition of an abutment and crown. My experience throughout the whole process was fantastic and I would highly recommend Dr. Naim to anyone requiring similar treatment.

Being an engineer I tend to ask many questions, because I want to know the reasons why the treatment is required and how the treatment will be performed. Dr. Naim answered all of my questions satisfactory and the fact that Dr. Naim is a Board Certified Periodontist was very assuring and gave me the confidence to have Dr. Naim perform the work.

Dr. Naim's fees are also very competitive and worth the price.

Vladi K.

03/29/2018

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If you have to do it, do it with Dr. Naim

Had an issue with gums, and was looking for a periodonist in the valley. A few were recommended, but when it comes down to it, only Dr. Naim has DABP degree, while all other are just DDS. I went to UCLA, and, if you look at UCLA class of dental graduates for that year, so many graduated with DDS, but only 2 with advanced degree specializing in gums.

I had 2 gum grafts with Dr. Naim - he, Anna, and Rita are all very attentive, skillful, take excellent care of you. He only does gums and implants, so you know he has way more experience than a regular DDS who also does gum procedures.

Last but not least - take a look at the price list. I was surprised at how affortable he is.

Sam S.

03/13/2018

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Tooth implants

Great work all around! I felt that I was at home, very caring and understanding. I started eating right away :) .

Yosef C.

03/06/2018

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tooth implant

I had a great experience with Dr. Naim and his staff! I felt safe and calm through the whole process, they answered all my questions.
Thank you!
Yosef.

M. O.

02/02/2018

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dental implants and crowns

i have waited a long time for this day. im walking out the door extremly happy and feeling great about my new smile. Dr Naim is amazing. The reason why I chose him was because I saw that he was a UCLA graduate and in my mind UCLA is one of the best dental schools in the country. I am truly am happy.

V. G.

12/22/2017

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Bone Loss

I had several visits as surgery had to be done in sections. Each visit made me feel more comfortable as the staff is very friendly and informative. Each time a procedure was started I was given full discription of what was going to be done. Very little discomfort after surgery. I don't usually leave comments but I had such a smooth surgery and recovery I will certainly refer friends and family of surgery is needed

A. S.

10/20/2017

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great treatment at an affordable pricing

The Dr. suggested a procedure that included implant in an immediate setup which saved me 3 months, vs. other dentists schedule, and at less than half the cost in Los Angeles. The bone growth was very natural and painless, and the final setting of the crown (which his does too, unlike others who send you back to your dentist which can charge you $1400 for it...) was part of the process, so it was a "one stop shop" with an amazing staff, great flexibility for my schedule, calming atmosphere, and a very reasonable cost.

would highly recommend to all my friends and family!!

Karin D.

10/18/2017

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Professional

Overall great experience from front to back office. Reasonable rates and wonderful care.

L. K.

10/13/2017

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my personal experience

I found Dr. Naim on my own via the internet, although hesitant at first, I was very glad that I found him! Dr. Naim and staff were very pleasant to deal with, during the surgery, he was so considerate and took his time making sure I was okay through the entire procedure, his assistant kept checking if I was comfortable, I really felt like I was being well taken care of, I would recommend all my friends and family to Dr. Naim. The service was definitely better than expected.

Denis M.

09/22/2017

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An efficient, rapid, cost-effective implant process

Very positive with Dr Naim and all his staff in clean attractive settings at an affordable price that was fully explained prior to commencing the work. No extra charges.

B. A.

09/13/2017

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Happy patient!

I'm so extremely happy with my experience with both Dr. Naim and his office staff! Rita was incredibly helpful (and patient) getting my insurance processed and Dr. Naim was a complete professional. I would recommend Dr. Naim to anyone needing to work with a periodontist or receive dental implants. Thank you, Dr. Naim!

Anonymous

09/11/2017

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Superb Experience

I was referred to Dr. Naim by my dentist when an implant appeared to be failing. After an initial consultation, an extraction of the implant was scheduled. Though the cause of the problems with the implant were initially hard to determine, during the extraction Dr. Naim found the implant to be internally broken. The extraction became more complicated, but Dr. Naim handled the challenge well and successfully removed the implant. After that initial surgery, the rest was easy. The office is very welcoming and friendly, and has spectacular staff. They were very helpful with insurance and making the most of my benefits to reduce out of pocket costs. It is never fun to need an oral surgeon, but I highly recommend this group when your time comes.

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Hours
Regular Hours
Mon - Fri:
Extra Phones

Fax: 818-332-4312

Phone: 818-788-1080

Payment method
amex, cash, check, discover, master card, visa
Neighborhoods
South Valley, Encino
Languages
Spanish
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Categories
Periodontists, Dentists, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontists & Denture Centers
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Insurance: Delta Dental Premier, Delta Dental PPO

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