About Dr. Ali Asgari
Dr. Asgari is a board-certified pediatric dentist originally from Southern California. He received his Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1999. After graduating, Dr. Asgari was accepted into the prestigious Columbia University where he received his D.D.S. from the School of Dental and Oral Surgery in 2004.
At Columbia, Dr. Asgari was the editor-in-chief of the Columbia Dental Review, a student research journal. He was awarded the Dr. Lawrence H. Meskin Journalism Award for excellence in Dental Student Publication, an award given to one student in the nation annually.
He then completed a general practice residency at St. Barnabas Hospital where he received an award for excellence in laser dentistry. After completing his general practice residency, Dr. Asgari was accepted into the pediatric dentistry specialty at Mount Sinai Hospital. He served as chief resident in pediatric dentistry and authored various publications which appeared in local and nationwide dental journals.
Dr. Asgari continued to work in private practice while spending his free time teaching at the residency until 2009. Dr. Asgari received his Board Certification from the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry in 2009. His longing for his native Southern California and its beautiful weather led him back to San Diego where he has practiced in North County for the past 4 years.
He is a member of the AAPD, ABPD, and College of Diplomates.
Dr. Asgari and his wife have four wonderful children who are the joy of his life; two bright, fun boys, and two wonderful and curious twin girls. On his days off he can be found taking the kids out hiking, biking, to soccer practice or one of the many amazing local theme parks San Diego has to offer. The doctor is an avid basketball fanatic and a diehard Lakers fan as well as a car enthusiast. He is a very passionate sports fan and enjoys the NBA, MMA and FIFA. He is a lifelong and DIEHARD fan of the LA Lakers and Real Madrid! If you happen to catch him during lunch he might be cheering loudly watching one of their games. Admittedly he may have more knowledge in these sports than any other topic.
Fun Fact: His dream is to one day attend El Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeau in Madrid City.
Publications:
- Apexification of A Non-Vital Pre-Molar Stemming From Possible Dens Evaginatus. Asgari, A. et al. New York State Dental Journal April 2009
- LASER Hard Tissue Application for Pediatric Patients. Alpha Omega Journal Volume 101, Number 3, September 2008
- Mucocele Resection – A Comparison of Two Techniques Using an Electrocautery and Er,Cr:YSGG Laser. Asgari et al. Dentistry Today Continuing Education Article April 2008
- Considerations for the Use of Enteral Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry. Yasny, J, Asgari, A. The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry Vol. 32 Number 2, 2008
- CEREC for the Pediatric Patient: A Case Report Asgari, A. et al Dentistry Today July 2007
- Laser Exposure of Unerupted Teeth Asgari, A. et al. New York State Dental Journal April 2007
- Aphthous Ulcers: Treatment and Case Report. Asgari, A, Jacobson, B., Mehta, M. Dentistry Today September 2006
- Laser Dentistry for Children Handbook – 2005-2006
- Laser Dentistry for Children DVD – Script Writer
- Applications of the Er,Cr:YSGG Laser for the Pediatric Patient: A Case Report. Lal, S., Asgari, A., Shaye, A. Columbia Dental Review Vol.9 (27-31) 2004