Board of Directors

President

Howard Kim, DDS

Dr. Howard Kim graduated from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. He also obtained a Masters of Science degree in Craniofacial Biology at USC before starting dental school. Dr. Kim is currently the Dental Director for Via Care Community Health Center where he leads and directs the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality dental care services. He enjoys playing golf with his wife and cheering on the Dodgers and Lakers.

President Elect

Parvaz Mizrahi, DDS, MPH

Dr. Parvaz Mizrahi is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. She received her Bachelor in Sciences and Bachelor in Humanities from UCLA and then received her Masters in Pubic Health at the UCLA School of Public Health. Dr. Mizrahi received her DDS degree from UCLA School of Dentistry. She them pursued her training in Oral & Maxiollofacial Surgery at the Alameda County Medical Center, UOP School of Dentistry. Dr. Mizrahi is also a fellow of the International College of Dentistry. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids, loves to travel, and go shopping.

Secretary

New Professionals Committee Chair

Rachelle Kim, DDS

Dr. Rachelle Kim completed both her dental degree and dental anesthesiology residency program from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. She is a board certified dental anesthesiologist, providing mobile concierge anesthesia services in the greater Los Angeles area and also works at a pediatric dental surgery center. In her free time, Dr. Kim enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, skiing, and spending time with family.

Immediate Past President

Abraham Nobel, DDS, MPH

Dr. Abraham Nobel completed his dental degree from the UCLA School of Dentistry and did his AEGD program at the UCLA-Venice Dental Center. Inspired to further develop his knowledge of healthcare, Dr. Nobel entered Harvard University as a California Endowment Scholar. He received a Masters in Public Health and Fellowship in Health Policy from Harvard School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Nobel happily practices dentistry in Los Angeles. When not in the office Abraham enjoys spending time with his wife, Sara and their two young sons Elijah & Ezra.

Ethics Committee Chair

Douglas Galen, DDS

Dr. Douglas Galen is a native of Los Angeles and has practiced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Beverly Hills since 1995. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of California at Los Angeles and completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. Dr. Galen is board certified and Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxiollofacial Surgery . He is a fellow of the American Association of Oil and Maxiolloficial Surgeons and is a General Anesthesia evaluator for the California Dental Board. Dr. Galen serves on the attending faculty in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Galen has been an active member of the Los Angeles Dental Society where he serves as Chairman of the ethics task force. In this free time Dr. Galen enjoys spending time with his family and on the Pacific Ocean sailing, racing, and cruising.

Legislative Committee Chair

Sherwin Matian, DMD

Dr. Sherwin Matian is a graduate of University of Pittsburgh school of Dental medicine. He completed his AEGD residency at the University of New Mexico Hospital. He is a Los Angeles native and went to UCLA for his undergraduate degree. Dr. Matian enjoys traveling and spending time with his family when he is away from his practice.

Program Committee Chair

Sonia Molina, DMD, MPH

Dr. Sonia Molina graduated from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and the Harvard School of Public Health. She did her General Practice Residency at Wadswoprth Veteran Administrative Hospital and her endodontic speciality at UCLA. For the past 20 years, she has served as part of the Los Angeles Dental Society in various positions including Past President. She currently serves as the LADS Legislative Committee Chair and was appointed to the Dental Board of California by Governor Gavin Newsom in October, 2020. Dr. Molina has had an endodontic practice in Downey for over 25 years.