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Fariba Assil, D.D.S. received her dental degree from the UCLA School of Dentistry. Patients love Dr. Assil’s kind and nurturing personality, and she never fails to make patients feel right at home.

Dr. Weng-Hong Felix Peng, DDS, MPH, MBA, is a leading provider of state-of-the-art dental care for patients in Gardena, Torrance, Carson, and Compton, CA. His practice is built on a deep understanding of patients' healthcare needs as well as their concerns and anxieties, and he has established a reputation of being a skilled and compassionate dentist for patients of all ages. After studying at the Harvard School of Public Health, USC Marshall School of Business, and the National Taiwan University, Dr. Peng received his license to practice dentistry in California before establishing his practice in Gardena. Today, his commitment to continuing his education helps ensure his patients have access to the most advanced, effective and safest techniques for all types of dental care, including preventive, restorative and cosmetic procedures for better oral and overall health.

​Dr. Peng is committed to offering patients the individualized care they need to ensure the best possible outcomes. Every consultation appointment is designed so patients have plenty of time to ask questions and discuss concerns, and each plan of care is customized based on the patient's current and future dental care needs to help avoid the need for complicated and costly treatments later in life. From preventive care and cosmetic treatments to complex restorative treatments and emergency care, Dr. Peng is regarded as a top provider for Southern California patients of all ages, and he welcomes the opportunity to treat new patients and provide them with healthy teeth and gums and beautiful smiles to last a lifetime.

Your Dentist in Gardena, CA - Stephen Hiroshige, DDS

Welcome to Our Practice

Stephen Hiroshige, DDS, is a skilled and compassionate dentist who’s proud to continue his father’s legacy at his general dentistry practice in Gardena, California. 

Dr. Hiroshige is a Southern California native who earned his dental degree in 1992 from the accelerated, six-year undergraduate/dental school program at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He joined his father’s practice immediately after graduating, where he’s continued to provide high-quality and affordable dental care to the residents of Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Gardena, and the surrounding communities. 

Dr. Hiroshige is always broadening and deepening his skillset by attending continuing education seminars. He’s completed advanced programs in Invisalign®, endodontics, and a variety of other specialty dental services. He also stays connected to the dental community through active memberships in the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the Harbor Dental Society, and the Academy for Excellence in Dentistry. 

In his practice, Dr. Hiroshige stresses the importance of preventative care, and is dedicated to making his patients’ smiles functionally flawless and aesthetically stunning. He approaches all of his treatments with an unparalleled degree of compassion, creating a warm and friendly environment that relaxes even the most anxious patients. He also believes that everybody deserves a beautiful and healthy smile and puts that belief into practice by keeping his prices reasonable. 

Outside of the office, Dr. Hiroshige likes to spend time with his family. His wife, Grace, is also a dentist, and together they have three beautiful children. He also likes to golf, play tennis, coach soccer, and build model airplanes, and has spent 20 years teaching in the children’s ministry at Gardena Valley Baptist Church.

Dr. Jason graduated from UCR with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He then received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Midwestern University in Arizona. He has been a great addition to the professional team working alongside his father, Dr. David. When Dr. Jason is not working, he enjoys going to the gym, playing basketball, soccer, and tennis.

College: University of California Berkeley, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Minor in Education

Dental School: University of California San Francisco, School of Dentistry

A co-founder of LA Dental Town, board-certified general dentist Margaret Wu, DDS, takes great pride in providing exceptional dental care to the East Los Angeles community through her private practice and in an academic capacity. Dr. Wu provides comprehensive dental care, including cosmetic dentistry makeovers, to patients of all ages in a relaxing, personalized atmosphere where patient comfort and satisfaction are top priorities.

Dr. Wu graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology and a minor in education. She then pursued her dental degree at the University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry. In addition to her board certification, Dr. Wu is a certified Invisalign® Premier Provider. She also maintains active memberships in the American Dental Association, the Chinese American Dental Association, and the San Gabriel Valley Dental Society.

In addition to providing the highest standard of dental services to her patients in East Los Angeles and the surrounding communities, Dr. Wu served as a volunteer faculty clinical instructor at UCLA, and she lectures at community organizations and local schools. She excels in general, family, and cosmetic dentistry, including crowns, bridges, dentures, and veneers, and strives to stay abreast of the latest technology and cutting-edge dental techniques. She was awarded “America’s Top Dentist” several years in a row.

When not caring for patients at LA Dental Town, Dr. Wu enjoys cooking, eating at new restaurants, and spending time with her husband and children.

Mani Matin, DDS, provides expert general dentistry services to patients of all ages at Esthetic Partners Dental Group, in Ontario, California. 

Dr. Matin completed his undergraduate education at George Mason University and Virginia Commonwealth University. He then completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. In addition, he shadowed Dr. Cyrus Akhbari in pediatric dentistry and training experiences at Pediatric Dental Care in Sterling, Virginia, and Northridge Dental Group in California. He also participated in implant training and is Invisalign certified. 

Following his formal training, Dr. Matin worked in a variety of dentistry settings throughout California and Massachusetts where he provided dental care for adults and children. 

Dr. Matin stays up to date on the latest advancements in the field of dentistry and he is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and American Dental Education Association. 

When he’s not in the office, Dr. Matin spends his time volunteering for various organizations. He also enjoys cycling, photography, traveling, hiking, skiing, tennis, soccer, and swimming. 

To better serve his patients, Dr. Matin is fluent in English and Farsi.

Carmen Castillo, DDS, is a top-ranked dentist providing innovative, state-of-the-art dental care for patients in and around Manhattan Beach, CA. Known for her skilled and compassionate approach, Dr. Castillo offers a comprehensive array of best treatment options for patients of all ages. Patients benefit from her expertise in providing teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, crowns, bonding, periodontal treatment, and Invisalign®. Additionally, Dr. Castillo offers restorative services including dental implants and full mouth reconstruction.

A graduate of the University of the Pacific- Arthur A. Dugoni, School of Dentistry in San Francisco, Dr. Castillo completed her residency at the University of Miami/VA Medical Center in Florida. Dr. Castillo has completed a significant amount of advanced coursework with the UCLA Aesthetic Continuum, Spear Institute and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Castillo volunteers her time and expertise at the Children's Dental Health Clinic in Long Beach. She has served as president of the Children’s Dental Foundation and as a member of the Long Beach Memorial Miller’s Medical Advisory Board. She continues to serve on the Board of the Children’s Dental Foundation.

Dr. Castillo welcomes the opportunity to work with new patients. The practice accepts most forms of dental insurance.

Carol Ann Lindegren, DDS, is a primary care dentist in Riverside, California, who specializes in restorative dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry. She also has a fondness for helping individuals with special needs and those with severe anxiety when visiting the dentist. Dr. Lindegren aims to provide a friendly, comfortable environment where patients receive safe, effective dental care for all of their oral health needs.

Dr. Lindegren completed her doctorate in dental surgery at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in Loma Linda, California. She then completed advanced training in pediatric and cosmetic dentistry to meet the needs of her patients in the Riverside area.

Dr. Lindegren is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Tri-County Dental Society. She continues to stay up-to-date with the latest advances in dental research and technology through continuing education and training.

In her practice, Dr. Lindegren focuses on every patient as an individual with unique needs and concerns. She is dedicated to providing gentle dentistry in a friendly, calm, and inclusive environment. Dr. Lindegren invests time in educating her patients, even showing what happens during different procedures by using mirrors and cameras, if desired.

Dr. Lindegren offers digital X-rays, nitrous oxide for relaxation, and movies and music for both adults and children. She remains active in the community through dental outreach programs, the American Cancer Society, dental health clinics, and elementary school dental education clinics.

Dr. Lindegren is accepting new patients at her Riverside practice.