Our mission is to provide high quality, personalized, and intentional care in an atmosphere designed by families, for families. We’re wholeheartedly committed to excellence and strive to provide a dental experience driven by inclusivity, compassion, and honesty. Using the state-of-art equipment and modern treatment methods, Dr. Yavari and the team aim to ease dental fears and offer the most gentle and comfortable appointments possible. Our heart for National City never stops growing, so we’re here to bring bigger, brighter, and happier smiles for the families that embody the city we love.
Fueled by her love for patient care, Dr. Yavari blends the art and science of dentistry to help children and adults take pride in their beautiful smiles. As a mother, Dr. Yavari truly enjoys taking care of children, and introducing little ones to a fun and thriving life of oral health.
With native roots in Iran, Dr. Yavari’s interest in dentistry was ignited in high school. Accepted to the University of Tehran, she began her dental education at Iran’s leading medical and dental school, where she earned her DDS. Dr. Yavari made her way to Canada and studied at McGill University’s Faculty of Dentistry, where she earned her Master of Science degree in dental material. Here, she conducted 2 years of research in bonding agents for composite restoration, graduating with honors. Dr. Yavari’s love of learning naturally led her to continue her education, so she headed back to McGill University to achieve her DMD. Passionate about helping children, Dr. Yavari received her certification in Pediatric Conscious Oral Sedation from UCLA’s Faculty of Dentistry, and has been treating children and adult patients in San Diego County for more than 10 years.
Beyond dentistry, Dr. Yavari fills her days with hiking, travel, photography, biking, and soaking up every moment with her husband and son. If you’re looking for a genuine, experienced dentist in National City, Dr. Yavari can’t wait to meet you!
Dr. Marco Savittieri is a board-certified dentist anesthesiologist specialist providing general anesthesia, intravenous sedation and pain management services for patients of all ages requiring restorative dentistry or maxillofacial surgery in a private office setting. His goal is to provide safe, compassionate, hospital-quality care, tailored to the patient’s specific needs and medical history, while fostering a peaceful and calm environment.
After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology, Dr. Savittieri worked in San Diego’s cutting-edge pharmaceutical industry. He desired to be more directly involved with the patients he was helping, ultimately pursuing a career as a health care provider. While obtaining his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at USC, Dr. Savittieri was recognized for his passion in anesthesiology and received the J. Walter Reeves Memorial Award and the DR. STAT/IV TEAM Laryngoscope Award while graduating atop his class with recognition by Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honors Society.
Dr. Savittieri completed his post-doctoral residency in Dental Anesthesiology at UCLA. He provided more than a thousand anesthetics for general surgeries in America’s top rated hospitals such as Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Santa Monica-UCLA Hospital. Throughout his specialty training, he gained unrivaled experience as a mobile-anesthesia provider, delivering several hundred anesthetics in an ambulatory, dental office settings. As chief resident, his proficiency expanded to include out-patient orthognathic surgeries and “all-on-four” implant procedures requiring multifaceted anesthesia techniques and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Savittieri practiced as a mobile anesthesia provider for multiple enterprises – Comfort Dental Anesthesia, The Los Angeles Center of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Desert State Dental Anesthesia. The majority of his practice is dedicated to pediatric and special needs patients. He is also devoted to servicing dental-phobic adult and geriatric patients, with complex medical conditions, requiring extensive dental rehabilitation.
Dr. Savittieri currently lives and practices in San Diego. He is a diplomat for the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology and the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists. He holds current Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification. Dr. Savittieri loves his job, which perfectly combines his passion for science and enthusiasm for quality patient care. Dr. Savittieri is a dedicated family man. In his free time, Dr. Savittieri enjoys all that sunny California has to offer: surfing, hiking, and sandy beach days with his wife and son.
Dr. Dickinson is a native of Massachusetts, but he fell in love with SoCal at Pomona College in Claremont where he earned his BA in biology. With a love of people and of science, he pursued a career in healthcare where he went on to receive his DDS from Columbia University, and later completed a residency in OMFS and a MD at UCSF. He and his wife (an Orange County native) have 3 beautiful children together. In addition to his passion for oral surgery and patient care, he loves to surf, ski, fish and travel.
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Dr. Pinesett is physician (MD) anesthesiologist, which means he has completed over 17,000 hours of advanced clinical training. He is a graduate of Stanford Medical School and completed his Anesthesia residency at UCSD.
Prior to starting SDMD Mobile Anesthesia, Dr. Pinesett served as a clinical instructor at the VA Hospital in La Jolla teaching UCSD residents and medical students advanced anesthesia techniques. He prides himself on optimizing patient comfort and safety to ensure the best possible experience for his patients and their families.
In his free time, Dr. Pinesett can be found boogie boarding at the beach or riding roller coasters at the happiest place on Earth with his wife and two young children.
Visit his website for more information: SDMDMobileAnesthesia.com
A San Diego native, Dr. Gina Dowdy attended a local high school and San Diego State University. She received her DDS degree at the University of Southern California where she became interested in the field of dental anesthesiology. Here she developed a passion to care for pediatric and special needs populations. At USC she was awarded the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology- Horace Wells Senior Student Award and the Robert W. McNulty Memorial Award for her dedication in the Special Patients Clinic.
Dr. Dowdy attended The Ohio State University for her dental anesthesiology residency. Here, she was able to serve patients of all ages and health complexities. Her favorite rotations were spent working at Nationwide Children's Hospital and Ohio State Wexner Medical Center's medical and surgical intensive care units. During her residency she was fortunate to speak at anesthesia conferences, participate in research, and publish articles. Concurrently she earned a Master of Science degree.
Humanitarian work is a large part of Dr. Dowdy's training. She has travelled globally, volunteering either as a general dentist or a dental anesthesiologist. She has served in Ghana, Mexico, Peru, Fiji, and the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic was an especially rewarding experience as she was able to utilize her anesthesia training and adapt it to the equipment and supplies that were available, differing from her traditional hospital operating rooms. Dr. Dowdy also volunteers her time to A Thousand Smiles - a group of dedicated dental and maxillofacial professionals that travel to Ensenada, Mexico to provide free surgeries in that region.
Dr. Dowdy is Board Certified by the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology. She holds certifications in Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Dr. Dowdy is Clinical Adjunct Faculty at USC where she teaches moderate sedation in the Advanced Periodontics Clinic. In her free time, you may catch Dr. Dowdy down in Ocean Beach playing softball or with her dogs at dog beach soaking in the San Diego sun.
Dr. Donald Kieu is a licensed general dentist from San Diego, California who has a deep passion for promoting both dental health and aesthetics. After earning his Bachelor's Degree in Biology from San Diego State University, he obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry with high honors. He later went on to complete his Advanced General Dentistry Residency at NYU.
Dr. Kieu focuses on establishing optimal health to craft you a smile you envision and deserve. He is committed to staying up-to-date on the latest advancements in dentistry and is an active member of the California Dental Association and the San Diego Dental Society. His commitment to community includes volunteering with Flying Samaritans, where he provides dental care to underserved patients in Tijuana.
In his spare time, he enjoys working on cars with his father, snowboarding with his friends, and spending time with his cat.
With a vision to create an office culture of warmth and enthusiasm, we’ve assembled a solid team of bright, caring professionals who place patient comfort top of mind. Working from a posture of integrity, attentiveness, and kindness, our team is here to make each appointment refreshing, comfortable, and fun.
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We believe in the magnitude of generosity, engaging with our community, and the act of lending a helping hand to another in need. Led by these core beliefs, Dr. Yavari volunteers with the Flying Samaritans of SDSU - a nonprofit organization composed of pre-dental students and medical professionals providing dental treatments for underprivileged patients in Tijuana, Mexico.
Relaxed, upbeat, and modern, we’ve thoughtfully designed every aspect of the patient experience to reflect our sincere care. Upon stepping into our beautiful office, you’ll be welcomed by our friendly, knowledgeable team, who will always be happy to answer any questions you may have about your appointment.
Our front desk team will kindly check you in, and invite you to enjoy our comforts and amenities. From the reception area to the treatment rooms, the NexGen office features a fun kids’ play area, Netflix, TVs with headphones for each dental chair, and iPad stations to keep the whole family entertained!
Creating relationships with our patients is something we always look forward to! So during your visit, Dr. Yavari will get to know you, and provide honest guidance and compassionate support to help you achieve your brightest, healthiest smile yet.
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