Meet Dr. Fotovat

Introducing Dr. Mehdi Fotovat

 

As a board certified orthodontist, Dr. Fotovat has provided care to the Los Angeles / San Fernando Valley community for over 25 years. He received his dental degree from the UCLA School of Dentistry, as well as an orthodontic degree from the University of Connecticut.

He is a frequent lecturer to fellow orthodontists and general dentists. He is also a former clinical instructor in the Department of Orthodontics at UCLA School of Dentistry.

A second-generation dentist, Dr. Fotovat strives for excellence in everything he does. Dr. Fotovat enjoys rewarding experiences clinically, academically and in the area of research. He has had the opportunity to work with NASA’s space research division at Ames Research Center.

Dr. Fotovat earned the Wolcott Operative Award for Excellence in the field of operative dentistry through the doctoral program at UCLA School of Dentistry.

The high standard of orthodontic care Dr. Fotovat provides is enhanced by his status as an Invisalign Diamond + Provider and a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics.

Dr. Fotovat is an active member of:

  • College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics
  • World Federation of Orthodontists
  • American Association of Orthodontists
  • Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
  • American Dental Association
  • California Dental Association
  • San Fernando Valley Dental Society
  • Angle Society

Dr. Fotovat constantly strives for excellence in his professional life, while enjoying an active personal and family life. He enjoys traveling, scuba-diving, and most of all, spending time with his wife and 2 daughters.

View Dr. Fotovat’s full Curriculum Vitae » — education, board certification, professional memberships, teaching, research, and continuing education.

Dr. Fotovat's Orthodontics office
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practicing orthodontics for over 18 years now I love what I do I believe that orthodontic is the best profession in the whole world my goal is to create beautiful smiles using the latest technology in a fun friendly atmosphere during treatment plan my goal is not just to make a huge space provided to treat the whole face keeping in mind form punishment and statics we offer a variety of treatment options including metal and clear braces and invisalign he's a great doctor knows exactly what he's doing the perfectionist which works exactly well this is like me I want it to be perfect and he's just very friendly very nice immediately made me feel really comfortable answered all of my questions and I'm just very common dating my favorite thing about it is he's been so persistent on making sure my teeth are perfect not just good enough my head all my teeth wicked so now I put braces on to make it more shader I have never waited for employment my appointments I come in they take me on time everyone is very relaxed comfortable helpful that's part of our office so staff not only their highly skilled and pain but they're also kind and caring and they will help you with your everyday needs a welcome you to visit us at our office