Mohamed Ali, DDS
You are invited to meet the champ in person …
Muhammad Ali was the reigning heavy weight boxing champion in the 1960s and 70s. After retiring in 1981, he went through a number of personal and professional changes, and, ultimately, decided that instead of breaking teeth, he would fix them by pursuing his life long passion: dentistry.
Dr. Mohamed Ali is a versatile dentist with a profound understanding of what it takes to give you a beautiful smile. A talented dental surgeon dedicated to providing ideal dental care, Dr. Ali has doctorate dental degrees from the Aleppo School of Dentistry and the Loma Linda School of Dentistry, and has held teaching positions within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Departments of the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, San Bernardino County Medical Center and Riverside General Hospital.
A dedicated, life-long learner, Dr. Ali averages 300 hours of continuing education each year (6 times the requirement for maintaining his dental license) and has enhanced his office with the latest in dental technology.
Dr. Ali’s professional affiliations include membership in the American Dental Association, California Dental Association and San Francisco Dental Society, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
When not keeping his professional skills current, Dr. Ali enjoys spending time with his family, photography, traveling, and, of course, boxing.
Dr. Ali promises you will not break your teeth, only fix them, using his talents and the best technology that modern dentistry has to offer.
Eda, RDH - Dental Hygienist
As a teenager in Holland, Eda was 1 of 12 recipients (out of a pool of 2000) of a full scholarship to train as a dental hygienist in Bridgeport, Connecticut. After completing her hygiene training, she returned to Holland where she taught dental hygiene. Her marriage to an American brought her back to the United States. At that time, she got involved with TMJ and myofunctional therapy, and was a founding staff member of the TMJ clinic at Tufts University School of Dentistry. Dental hygiene gives Eda the opportunity to make a positive change in people’s lives by increasing their awareness about the importance of achieving and maintaining a healthy mouth. Eda is fluent in Dutch and speaks passable German.
Cherry – Treatment / Finance Coordinator
Cherry’s greatest passion is dance. She was the principal dancer for Philippine Ballet Theatre from 1999- 2002. She was also a ballet teacher for the Westlake School for the performing Arts in Daly City, CA from 2003-2006. Cherry's pleasant demeanor and voice led her to the dental field: she was offered a receptionist position after visiting a dental assistant friend. She has been in the dental field for more than 5 years. Cherry likes making people smiles and seeing our patients feel good about themselves. Cherry is fluent in Tagalog.
Arlene, RDA - Dental Assistant
Arlene has been involved with dentistry for more than 20 years. She attended dental school in the Philippines, trained in a surgical externship at Philippine General Hospital and practiced dentistry there before moving to the United States. Arlene loves dentistry and being around people. She feels really great when our patients achieve nice smiles and are happy with what we’ve done for them. Arlene is fluent in Tagalog.
Our staff is looking forward to meeting you and helping with your dental concerns!
Monique- Hygiene Coordinator / Dental Assistant
Monique was born in Pittsburgh, PA. She dedicated a total of 11 years working as a nursing assistant in Negaly Nursing Home in Pittsburgh, PA and HCR Manor Care in Fairfax, VA. She moved to California in 2005. She started working for Dr. Ali upon completion of her course at Bryman College as a dental assistant in August 2006. Monique now also works as Hygiene Coordinator.
