Endodontist – Santa Clarita, CA

Get to Know Dr. Payman Kakoli

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Even nervous patients can feel calm knowing they’ll be in the capable hands of an endodontist in Santa Clarita with nearly two decades of experience getting people out of the most severe dental pain. Dr. Kakoli loves what he does, and for him, nothing is more satisfying than performing a root canal using a microscope so he can guarantee complete relief and a lasting result for his patient. To learn a little more about his background ahead of your visit, read below.

Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?

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Dr. Kakoli was drawn to dentistry from an early age. He saw that the field required a combination of art and science, and he also liked that it would allow him to help people in a meaningful way every day.

Where Did You Study Dentistry?

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Dr. Kakoli attended the University of Maryland where he earned both his undergraduate and dental degrees. He then completed a General Practice Residency and Endodontic Residency shortly thereafter, earning a Master in Biomedical Sciences degree along the way.

Always learning and improving, he is also an active member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and the American Academy of Endodontists.

Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?

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Dr. Kakoli is married with three children. A professed coffee-lover, most of his free time is dedicated to his family, and he also likes to bike around town.