What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.80
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.94
“Today’s trip to the dentist was actually very pleasant. I was greeted as soon as I came in and didn’t wait long. Dr. Lavi was very thorough when providing information about my teeth and facilitated a very comfortable atmosphere. The whole experience was top notch”
Jamal M.June 9, 2025
“It was my first time visiting the office and it was an amazing visit. I went in for a routine cleaning and was provided with preventative instructions to continue maintaining and improving my oral hygiene and health. He was very knowledgeable and kind as was his entire team. He explained everything thoroughly to me so I could understand and feel more comfortable since I’m not the biggest fan of dentists. I’m recommending to everyone I know that needs a dentist. Empathy is off the charts here so if you want someone who genuinely cares about helping you come here.”
Taina M.September 6, 2024
About Dr. Shahram 'Sam' Lavi
Dr. Lavi has been practicing dentistry for 28 years and is very passionate about his work. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and completed a Residency in General Practice at the University of California, Los Angeles. Throughout his career, he has worked alongside some of the best dentists in California and stays on the cutting edge of new dental techniques. Dr. Lavi can help you achieve the smile you have always wanted at a reasonable price. If you already have the smile of your dreams, he can help you maintain it and assist with any complications that may arise.
Confident in his skills, Dr. Lavi is ready to assist you with any dental services you may need. His high level of expertise ensures fantastic results for every patient. He is pleased to offer a wide range of procedures, including Periodontics/Deep Cleaning, Laser Dentistry, Implants, Same Day Crowns, Veneers, Bondings, Extractions/Oral Surgery, and Root Canals.
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Practice names
Education and training
- Dental School - Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Doctor of Dental Medicine
- University of California, Los Angeles, Residency in General Practice
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1245339043
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.80
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.94
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Dr. Sam and his staff were awesome, friendly, and efficient. Highly recommended.
January 14, 2026Adrian F.Verified patient
Dr. sam and everyone in his office were a pleasure. They were knowledgeable and efficient at recommending and providing care.
More than 1 year agoKS
Very friendly, gentle filling and gentle cleaning as well. Doctors are all very accomodating and made sure pain was minimal
More than 1 year agoEJ
Dr. Lavi is very knowlegable in Denistry and very honest and patient.
More than 1 year agoSN
Great experience with Dr. Lavi and the staff. Would highly recommend.
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My visit was amazing. Everyone is welcoming, curteous, and professional.
More than 1 year agoAC
Always able to take me in and deal with most my dental issue presating.
More than 1 year agoMG
Amazing, great cleaning, friendly dental assistant
More than 1 year agoCG
Today’s trip to the dentist was actually very pleasant. I was greeted as soon as I came in and didn’t wait long. Dr. Lavi was very thorough when providing information about my teeth and facilitated a very comfortable atmosphere. The whole experience was top notch
June 9, 2025Jamal M.Verified patient
It was my first time visiting the office and it was an amazing visit. I went in for a routine cleaning and was provided with preventative instructions to continue maintaining and improving my oral hygiene and health. He was very knowledgeable and kind as was his entire team. He explained everything thoroughly to me so I could understand and feel more comfortable since I’m not the biggest fan of dentists. I’m recommending to everyone I know that needs a dentist. Empathy is off the charts here so if you want someone who genuinely cares about helping you come here.
September 6, 2024Taina M.Verified patient
Overall, I had a very good experience with a kind, friendly, professional dentist and his staff. I look forward to my follow up visit.
April 5, 2024Robert M.Verified patient
very friendly staff but the services provided were very sub par. I went in for a simple cleaning and was convinced to do an x-ray I didn’t really want (or need), but I understand that’s pretty standard for new patients to get a clear picture. I saw the Dr for about 5 minutes and he did not ask about my dental history and instead used the back end of one of the instruments to start knocking on my front teeth (ouch!). Then he suggested we remove my permanent retainers and tried to convince me to schedule that procedure day of, when I have never had problems with my permanent retainers in the past (red flag). The cleaning by the hygienist was not thorough; no flossing, didn’t get behind my permanent retainers, and the polish took 2 minutes and left my teeth feeling gritty and not clean. Was not worth what I paid out of pocket. Staff was very kind but office is sketchy at best.
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Great, honest, and gentle experience
July 11, 2023Devon B.Verified patient
My visit was excellent. I have been a patient of Dr. Lavi since 2003. Have had cleaning, crown & implants. He is very honest & extremely knowledgable.
More than 1 year agoSK
My wife and I have been patients of Dr. Lavi for years and now our children are grown old see Dr. Lavi as well. The care is excellent and we are always treated like family! Highly reccomended.
More than 1 year agoDE
Quick visit, amazing staff.
More than 1 year agoRA
I really appreciate this small, intimate dental office and its friendly, patient staff. They followed up with me to see how I was doing by phone AND email in the days following my first appointment, which may seem like a small touch but goes a long way for me as someone who really values warm, thoughtful service.
Dr. Lavi and Ora went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable, and were completely nonjudgmental about the fact that I hadn’t been to the dentist in 3 years and am not always perfect about my oral hygiene. When I mentioned I was also looking to fix a few chips in my front teeth and get my teeth whitened, they didn’t immediately try to upsell me on a bunch of expensive cosmetic work and instead told me to be patient until the non-cosmetic issues were fully addressed, which I appreciated as well.
November 1, 2022Tal F.Verified patient
I had a wonderful experience at Dr. Lavi's office from start to finish! I would highly recommend his office. All of the staff were great! The space was clean and calm and I felt very comfortable. The technology that he used to laser away my cavities was very impressive and also painless! I couldn't believe it. I am looking forward to my future appointments at his DTLA location and he has another location in Studio city as well. Thank you Dr. Lavi!!!
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What practice does Dr. Shahram 'Sam' Lavi work with?
Dr. Shahram 'Sam' Lavi works with Dr. Sam A. Lavi, DMD Inc..
Where is Dr. Shahram 'Sam' Lavi's office located?
Dr. Shahram 'Sam' Lavi has 2 office locations, including in Studio City and Los Angeles, view full addresses on Dr. Lavi's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Shahram 'Sam' Lavi?
Dr. Shahram 'Sam' Lavi frequently sees patients for Bridge, Dental Cleaning, Dental Consultation, New Patient Dental Exam (Adult), and Root Canal. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Shahram 'Sam' Lavi on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Shahram 'Sam' Lavi speak?
Dr. Shahram 'Sam' Lavi speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Shahram 'Sam' Lavi in reviews?
41 patients have reviewed Dr. Shahram 'Sam' Lavi. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.8/5. They have a 4.94/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.