Gardena Dental Care is led by Dr. Hamid Barkhordar, DDS, MMSc. A USC trained dentist with advanced training at Harvard, he has built years of goodwill in Gardena by sticking to one principle. The patient comes first, the planning is real, and the work matches the standard he would expect at his own family's dentist.
Dr. Hamid handles a full range of general and family dental services at Gardena Dental Care, from routine preventive care through complex restorative work.
“Kids need to go to a practice that understands children's dental development, space maintenance, and overall jaw growth patterns.”
Every plan at Gardena Dental Care starts the same way. Dr. Hamid asks what you want from your dental care, then builds the path to get there. Routine cleaning, restorative work, cosmetic upgrades, all of it shaped by the patient's priorities, not a default sequence of procedures.
That listen-first approach changed early in Dr. Hamid's career. He realized the ideal treatment plan he had in mind was not always what the patient actually wanted. From that point on, every conversation has started with the patient's goals.
Dr. Hamid earned his dental degree at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, one of the country's most respected dental schools, before completing advanced training at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. That dual training shapes everything from a routine check up through a complex restorative case at Gardena Dental Care.
Outside of Gardena Dental Care, Dr. Hamid is a hands-on father of three. He cooks his kids breakfast every morning, often making something different for each of them. The same patience and care goes into every patient plan.
Dr. Hamid sees the full family. Kids growing into their adult teeth, parents managing routine care, grandparents with complex restorative needs. Kids especially benefit from a dentist who actually understands jaw growth and dental development, not one who just markets to families. In Dr. Hamid's own words: "Kids need to go to a practice that understands children's dental development, space maintenance, and overall jaw growth patterns.
Routine check ups, preventive care, and early evaluation of bite and alignment. Dr. Hamid's orthodontic background means children at Gardena Dental Care are watched for alignment issues from an early age, which often makes any future treatment simpler.
Preventive care, fillings, crowns and bridges, root canals, extractions, dental implants, and cosmetic options for patients who want to refresh their smile. Whatever the goal, Dr. Hamid plans every case around the patient's actual priorities.
Dr. Hamid is uncompromising on a few things. He will not use outdated equipment or technology to save money. He will not cut corners on planning. And he will not push procedures that are not right for the patient just because they are more profitable.
I think there is an over-usage of crowns and veneers for patients that could be better served using
orthodontic treatment options,
he says. That kind of
honest, patient-first thinking is the standard at Gardena Dental Care and at every practice under his
name.
Whether it's your first visit or a follow up, Gardena Dental Care is ready when you are. Call (424) 321-7470 or request your appointment online.
Dr. Hamid offers comprehensive general dentistry at Gardena Dental Care, including routine cleanings and check ups, fillings, crowns and bridges, dental implants, root canals, tooth extractions, cosmetic work such as teeth whitening and veneers, and emergency dental appointments. As a USC trained dentist with advanced training at Harvard, he handles both routine care and more complex restorative cases.
Yes. Gardena Dental Care is accepting new patients of every age. Call the office at (424) 277-0172 or request your appointment online and the front desk will get you scheduled, often within the same week.
Yes. Dr. Hamid sees patients of every age, from children to adults to grandparents. His orthodontic background also means kids benefit from early bite and alignment evaluation, which often makes any future treatment simpler.
Gardena Dental Care works with most major dental insurance plans. The team can help you understand your coverage and out-of-pocket costs before any treatment starts. For questions about your specific plan, call (424) 277-0172 and the front desk will walk you through what is covered.
Yes. Dental emergencies get priority at Gardena Dental Care. If you are in pain, have a broken or knocked out tooth, or have any other urgent dental concern, call (424) 277-0172 and the team will fit you in as soon as possible.
Your first visit starts with a conversation, not a procedure. Dr. Hamid asks about your dental history, your current concerns, and what you actually want from your dental care. From there, the team does a comprehensive exam, takes any imaging needed, and builds a treatment plan with you, not for you. Most patients tell us they leave feeling like they understand their dental health for the first time.
Dr. Hamid recommends every six months for a routine check up and cleaning. As he puts it: "When you don't get routine care, that's usually when treatment becomes more complex and invasive." Sticking to the six-month cadence is the simplest, cheapest way to keep your dental health in good shape.
