Dr. Parasteh Malihi is a skilled Associate Dentist based in Los Angeles, California, with advanced training in comprehensive and multidisciplinary dental care. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (2019–2023) and concurrently completed a Master of Law from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School (2020–2023), developing a strong foundation in healthcare law, ethics, regulatory compliance, malpractice, and risk management. She also holds a Master of Science in Biology from George Mason University (2018–2019) and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from George Mason University (2013–2017).
Dr. Malihi completed a two-year General Practice Residency at NYU Langone Health in Brooklyn, New York (2023–2025), serving as Chief Resident during her second year. During residency, she provided comprehensive dental care including emergency services, restorative treatments, crowns, bridges, implant restorations, molar root canal therapy, surgical extractions of impacted third molars, implant placement, second-stage surgeries, and ridge augmentation. She mentored PGY-1 residents, facilitated clinical sessions, assisted with administrative responsibilities, and managed the moderate sedation schedule to ensure proper coordination, medical clearances, and consent compliance.
She previously participated in the Vulnerable Populations Honors Clinic (2022–2023) in Philadelphia, where she delivered comprehensive care to patients with complex medical and social needs, including survivors of torture, asylum seekers, survivors of intimate partner violence, and veterans with PTSD, while partnering with the Nationalities Service Center to support continuity of care.
Dr. Malihi currently practices as an Associate Dentist at SmileWell Family Dentistry in Torrance, California (October 2025–Present). She also served as an Associate Dentist at Lancaster Modern Dentistry in Lancaster, California (October 2025–January 2026). Her clinical expertise includes restorative dentistry, implant dentistry, surgical extractions, fixed prosthodontics, molar endodontics, emergency care, and treatment of medically complex patients. She is experienced in Open Dental software and prioritizes thorough documentation, patient education, collaborative care, and regulatory compliance to deliver high-quality, patient-centered treatment.