Dr. Padi is a board-certified pediatric dentist and proud Triple Trojan, having completed her undergraduate education, dental degree, and pediatric dental residency at the University of Southern California. She began her dental journey at USC in 2018, graduating at the top of her undergraduate class with a 4.0 GPA. She earned her dental degree in 2022, graduating in the top percentage of her class, and went on to complete her pediatric dental residency at USC in 2024. During her specialty training, she gained advanced clinical experience at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, where she provided comprehensive care for medically complex children in a hospital-based setting.
Through her advanced specialty training, Dr. Padi has developed extensive expertise in preventive care, craniofacial growth and development, management of dental trauma, behavior guidance and sedation techniques, and comprehensive treatment planning tailored specifically to infants, children, and adolescents.
Above all, Dr. Padi believes that every child deserves to feel safe, understood, and genuinely cared for. She knows that trust is earned — not only with her young patients, but with their parents as well. Her goal is to create positive, comforting experiences that help children build confidence in the dental chair and develop healthy habits that last a lifetime. For Dr. Padi, it is a privilege to care for each child and to partner with families in protecting their most precious smiles.
Timeline
- (2022) Graduated Dental School – Dr. Padideh Nazarian received her doctorate in Medicine Dentistry from University of Southern California.
- (2024) Completed Pediatric Residency – Dr. Padideh Nazarian completed her pediatric dental residency at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and was accepted to become Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Why Choose Dr. Padi
- Dr. Padi is specialized in children’s dental care (infants through teens).
- Dr. Padi creates positive, stress-free visits that help kids want to come back.
- Dr. Padi tailors care to each child’s personality, needs, and comfort level
