Haleh Fazeli, DDS

Haleh Fazeli, DDS, is a general and cosmetic dentist at Laguna Beach Dental Excellence, a family-focused practice located in Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Fazeli is a native of Orange County and enjoys serving the families in her valued community with dedicated long-term dental care.

Dr. Fazeli attended the University of California in Irvine, California, where she earned undergraduate degrees in chemistry and biology. She then moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where she completed dental school at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. She completed a general practice residency at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, before kicking off her career as a staff dentist and supervisory dentist at multiple veteran’s hospitals elsewhere.

Laguna Beach Dental Excellence also provides oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea, emergency dental services for injuries and infections, and routine oral health care like cleanings and exams.

Schedule appointments at Laguna Beach Dental Excellence by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.

Tina Trang - Office Manager

Tina is a native Californian, having spent her early childhood in San Jose before relocating to Orange County at age 12. She pursued her undergraduate studies at the University of California, where she earned her degree in both Biology and Psychology. With a passion for assisting others, Tina found her home as an office manager within the esteemed team of Dr. Fazeli, where she remains committed to ensuring all patients receive the highest quality care. Outside of work, Tina spends time cuddling with her two cats, discovering new food places, and cultivating meaningful connections with friends and family.

Katherine Karpesky - Dental Hygienist

Katherine has graduated with honors from Del Mar College in Texas. She was awarded the Golden Scaler Hu-Friedy Award for demonstrating compassion, integrity, and clinical excellence. She is a Texas native and recently relocated to Costa Mesa in October of 2021. She has been in the dental field for 14 years. As Katherine’s patient, you can expect a thorough and gentle cleaning. Outside of work, Katherine enjoys traveling with her husband and spending time with her two dogs, friends, and family.

Cynthia Pizarro - Dental Assistant

Hi! My name is Cynthia and I have been a certified dental assistant for over 10 years. I entered the dental field after earning my dental assisting certification back in 2009. I’m proud to say I love working with the “Dream Team” because we treat each other like a family. The amount of teamwork I see between us is fascinating. In addition, I love working with people and helping our patients achieve healthy mouths and a positive outlook about taking good care of their teeth. Getting to know each individual is a lot of fun! It’s rewarding to know how appreciative our patients are when we’ve exceeded their expectations. There is always a joy to see them satisfied after their visit to the office.

During weekends, I enjoy being with my family and taking long drives down the coast to visit Baja California for some good eats!