Doctors

Dr. Jafar Assaf

Dr. Jafar Assaf has been in private practice since 1985. In his career, he has provided services for over 200,000 patients and continues to deliver the best quality of care in dentistry.

Dr. Jafar Assaf is very experienced in full mouth reconstruction, dental implants, oral surgery, Invisalign, and cosmetic dentistry. He has completed thousands of hours in training in all aspects of dentistry.

Dr. Jafar Assaf is a past member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and a current member with the California Dental Association, American Dental Association, Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) and local dental societies.

Dr. Jafar Assaf loves traveling especially on cruises, spending time with his 11 grandchildren and wife of 50 years.

Dr. Gina Assaf

Dr. Gina Assaf followed her father’s footsteps and received her dental degree from USC School of Dentistry in 2011. After graduating, she obtained her dental licenses in two states, practicing dentistry in Missouri as well as in California. She is a current member of American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Orange County Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and local dental societies.

Dr. Gina Assaf emphasizes patient’s comfort as well as keeping up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry enabling her to provide her patients with the best quality of care in the field.

Dr. Gina Assaf is certified in IV Conscious Sedation, Invisalign, BOTOX and also has extensive training in cosmetic and general dentistry.

Dr. Gina Assaf loves exercising, spending time with her four children and husband, and volunteering at her children’s schools.

Meet Dr. Kashif Ahmed

Meet Dr. Kashif Ahmed, affectionately known as Dr. Kash, the heart and soul of our dental family. Hailing from sunny Orange County, CA, his roots run deep in the golden state. He’s not just a local; he’s a passionate advocate for vibrant smiles across the region.

His educational journey started at California State University Long Beach, where he dove headfirst into the fascinating world of Molecular Cell Biology and Physiology, spiced up with a dash of Chemistry. His quest for knowledge then took him to the renowned A.T. Still University – Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, where he honed his skills and earned his coveted DMD degree.

Dr. Eli Tabariai

Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon. Dr. Tabariai completed his undergraduate degree at the University of California at Los Angeles before entering the School of Dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania. After dental school he joined an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery internship at the University Medical Center in Fresno, California. After two years of the surgery internship, he went on to becoming a resident in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. After his graduation he continues to be a part-time attending at Fresno Community Regional Medical Center and the full time On Call Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for Providence Little Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance, Ca.

Dr. Nischit Shah

I’m Nischit Shah DDS MSD, a periodontist here at Upland Dental Implant and Orthodontics. I’ve been a periodontist since 2018, and see patients at our Rancho Cucamonga, Chino, and Wildomar offices.

Gum health is often overlooked by patients and dentists alike, and that’s a main reason I wanted to become a periodontist. Because many patients are better about caring for their teeth than caring for their gums, the perio niche is a unique place to educate patients on the oral microbiome and its relationship to one’s overall health.

As a periodontist, my specialties are gum surgery, soft tissue grafts, bone grafts, tooth extractions, and dental implants.