Keyvan Hashemi, DDS

Media Releases

Get to know Dentist Dr. Keyvan Hashemi, who serves patients in Los Altos, California.

Dr. Hashemi has been practicing dentistry in the bay area for more than three decades. He is the Owner of Altos Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, where he works alongside Dr. Maria Smolenski Pedersen. 

Possessing extensive experience and knowledge in all aspects of oral health care, Dr. Hashemi focuses on preventative, restorative, and reconstructive dentistry. He is committed to providing comfortable, convenient dental care and aims for perfect results in the care he administers to his patients.

With a reputation for doing painless root canals, he is also highly trained and experienced in root canal therapy, crown and bridge, as well as implant dentistry.

A good listener, Dr. Hashemi aims to provide the care that his patients desire and deserve. He goes out of his way to attend to patients with comfort, quality, and value in mind. He is detail-oriented and thorough with all cases, whether small or large.

He routinely, not only meets his patients’ expectations, but also exceeds them. He wants to become the last dentist his patients want to choose.

Academically, Dr. Hasemi attended the University of Nevada in Reno and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in 1991. 

Many years later, in 2018, he graduated with his Master of Business Administration degree.

Among his professional dental affiliations, Dr. Hashemi is an active member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics and the Academy of Computerized Dentistry.

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.

 When not in the office providing excellent dental care, Dr. Hasemi enjoys painting and attending art shows. His son hopes to follow in his footsteps and become a dentist as well.

Recommended Articles

• Gum Disease May Appear in Young Adults

  According to a study conducted by the researchers from dentistry school of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, gum disease may start earlier than expected. Young adults should take better care of their oral health, as it may lead to many health problems. The study shows that gum disease...

• How Can I Reduce the Pain of Sensitive Teeth?

  If you can’t enjoy a cup of hot coffee or a glass of cold juice without getting that stinging pain in your teeth, those are symptoms of sensitive teeth. Moreover, eating, brushing and flossing may also lead to the sharp pain. Sensitivity to the cold and heat may be caused by a number of reasons...

• Healthy Teeth for a Healthy Life

  Dentists suggest that infection and inflammation of the oral cavity correlates with other medical conditions, like a heart attack or dementia, and can cause serious health concerns over a period of time. Although the causes and effects between oral health and health conditions are not yet...

• Mason Motz Becomes A Chatterbox Once His Sleep Apnea Was Fixed

  Mason Motz is a 6-year-old Texas youngster who now sings his favorite songs and talks to everyone who will listen to him. He is always asking his mom about her day and discussing the world with his brother. Every day, he leaves his family astounded, because, for over five years of his life, Mason...

• What Is a Cavity?

  A cavity is a result of tooth decay, which is a damage that occurs due to poor oral health and dental plaque on the tooth’s surface. Cavities usually start really small and when they are left untreated, they gradually become bigger. Anyone who has teeth, including babies, can develop cavities. For...

• Floss Your Teeth the Right Way

  Alla Wheeler, RDH, MPA, associate professor of the Dental Hygiene Program at the New York University School of Dentistry, says that since the results of flossing are not immediate, most people do not think that the technique actually works.In reality, this is the best technique, as it does...