Houman Dehdashti, DMD grew up in Roswell, Georgia and is a graduate of Chattahoochee High School. He completed his pre-dental requirements with a focus on advanced biological sciences at Georgia State University in Atlanta. He then received his Doctor of Medical Dentistry from Nova Southeastern University, School of Dental Medicine in June 2006. His philosophy and approach to dentistry is based on Modern Minimally Invasive Dentistry (MMID). This conservative and modern approach to dentistry is based on current technology and the latest, superior dental materials. MMID has a foundation of evidence-based dentistry.

Dr. Dehdashti has successfully completed over 200 hours of continuing education in dentistry. He does this to stay current and to learn the new trends of dentistry. He studies new techniques to find evidence-based results of what new products and techniques deliver the best for his patients (as opposed to what the new products claim). It is essential from his point of view to explore new ideas, materials and techniques targeting a comprehensive, minimally invasive and preventive evidence-based treatment to provide his patients with the highest level of excellence.

Dr. Dehdashti is well known for his very polite and thorough bedside manner as well as his tireless commitment to providing and upholding the highest standard of dentistry. He has spent years keeping his technical excellence as sharp as it can be through his dedication to constant education and practice.

Dr. Arkwazee’s journey into dentistry started at a young age. She grew up living with her grandmother, who wore dentures, and watched in amazement one evening as she took them out. The impact was immense as the young girl realized how much her grandmother’s smile changed without them. It was that moment which sparked a young would-be dentist’s interest in fixing smiles and learning about dentistry.

Holding a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from Iraq, where Dr. Arkwazee met her husband, Ibrahim, and after completing her internship, the family decided to leave Iraq for a better life and moved to the United States. Dr. Arkwazee worked as a dental assistant and hygienist before being accepted into Penn Dental Medicine, an Ivy League school, where her skills were honed under the guidance of top professionals.

Dr. Arkwazee had the privilege of serving the community in Philadelphia, providing care to patients from all walks of life. She is passionate about educating patients, ensuring they feel informed and empowered regarding their oral health. At Waterside Dental, we treat our patients like family and strive to make each visit the best experience possible.

When not practicing, Dr. Arkwazee loves painting, handcrafts, and spending time with her husband, Ibrahim and daughter, Tanya. She feels truly blessed to help her patients and takes great satisfaction in seeing joy on their faces when they love the results. Dentistry is not just a career; it is her passion.