Meet Our Team
Dentist
Arash Farhadian DDS
Dentist
Dr. Farhadian was raised in Southern California and graduated from Santa Monica High School. He completed his pre-dental education at UCLA and proceeded to earn his doctorate in dental surgery at the University of California, San-Francisco in 2000. Dr. Farhadian was one of the youngest graduates to ever receive his doctorate from UCSF. In January 2010 he established A Farhadian Dental Group, Inc. (previously Phillip Peck DDS, Inc.), a state of the art facility where he has been practicing family and cosmetic dentistry. He currently resides in Brentwood, CA with his lovely wife Niloo and their three boys Jordan, Ryan and Dylan.
Dentist
Lawrence S. Trudgeon
Dentist
Dr. Trudgeon graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1968 and from UCLA dental school in 1972. He has been married to his wife Sharon for 39 years and has 3 children and two grandchildren. Dr. Trudgeon enjoys UCLA sports, Los Angeles Lakers, movies, concerts, flyfishing, and gardening. He has a gentle touch and manor with his patients.
Office Manager
Maria Jones
Office Manager
Maria has been in the dental field for over 30 years. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for 32 years and has two wonderful children, Michael and Kala. On her free time she spends time in Mammoth enjoying the beautiful outdoors.
Hygienist
Riza Teetsel
Hygienist
Riza has been working as a hygienist for over 20 years. She has a son and a daughter in college. She enjoys watching the TV show Big Bang Theory, playing Candy Crush and reconnecting with friends.
Dental Hygienist
Laura Zuehlsdorf
Dental Hygienist
Laura has been a dental hygienist for 29 years. She has been married for 36 years and has two lively children. Her daughter is 27 and married. Her son is 23 and in school. Laura enjoys hiking and camping.
Dental Assistant
Vanessa Jaimes
Dental Assistant
Vanessa is our newest team member. She has been a dental assistant for 7 years. She enjoys hiking, movies, and spending time with her daughter Priscilla.
Dental assistant
Rosa Anguiano
Dental assistant
Rosa has been a dental assistant for 15 years. She is very active, loves hiking and going to the gym. She has 2 daughters that play softball.
She loves going to baseball games. Rosa is very dedicated to her work and loved by her patients.
Front Desk
Mary Lou Barkley
Front Desk
Mary Lou has been an RDA for 32 years. She has been married for 29 years to her husband Bill and has two wonderful boys, Tyler and Austin. In her free time she enjoys walking her dog and working with seniors.