Dr. John M. Chaves, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. John M. Chaves, who serves patients in Woodland Hills, California.

A dentist in private practice, Dr. Chaves is committed to providing quality healthcare to families located in the Woodland Hills, California area and treating patients of all ages. By combining quality patient care with up-to-date technology, he provides comprehensive solutions for oral health needs in a comfortable and relaxing setting.

A firm believer in listening to his patients, Dr. Chaves takes the time to truly understand each person’s needs, goals, and lifestyle. By understanding his patients’ objectives, he can provide solutions that will improve their health while transforming their smile into something bright and beautiful.

In addition to offering routine dental care and complete smile makeover, other options, such as a mini-smile lift, are also available. Through the use of porcelain veneers, lumineers, dental implants, Zoom! Whitening and other techniques, quick, affordable, and painless procedures are at patients’ disposal.

After graduating with his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 1990, Dr. Chaves completed a hospital-based general practice residency at Seton Hall University.

To date, he remains a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the American Academy of Pain Management, the American Dental Association, the Academy of Laser Dentistry, the American Equilibration Society, the California Dental Association, and the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics.

Nationally and internationally recognized as a leader in the field of cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Chaves has co-founded four prestigious organizations, placing a strong emphasis on education. Through these programs, he himself has acquired thousands of additional hours of instruction that far exceeds the average cosmetic dentist. He is a recognized pioneer in cosmetic dentistry throughout the world and his technology is used by the most elite cosmetic dentists.

When Dr. Chaves is not busy researching the latest dental cosmetic procedures, he is catering to Hollywood’s hottest stars. Throughout his extensive career, he has been featured on countless television shows and commercials, including ABC’s Tony Danza Show, Watch Now, NBC’s The Leeza Gibbons Show, and HBO’s Comedy Central. Additionally, he has been named the recipient of several awards, including Patients’ Choice Award (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) and Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2015).

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy. 

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