Mohammad El Farra, DDS

Specialties

Pediatric Dentistry

History

Established in 1979.

Pediatric dentists (or pedodontists) are qualified to meet the dental needs of infants, toddlers, school-​age children, and adolescents. Pediatric dentists are required to undertake an additional two or three years of child-​specific training after fulfilling dental school requirements.

In addition to dental training, pediatric dentists specifically study child psychology. This enables them to communicate with children in an effective, gentle, and non-​threatening manner.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that children see a pediatric dentist before the age of one (or approximately six months after the emergence of the first primary tooth). Though this might seem early, biannual preventative dental appointments are imperative for excellent oral health.

Meet the Business Owner

Mohammad E.

Business Owner

Being born and raised in North Hollywood, California, I obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology in 1999 and my dental degree in 2003 — both from the University of Southern California. I relocated to Manteca in October 2003, when I joined Valley Oak Dental Group. My lovely wife Hadeil Kotb (who is a doctor of Physical Therapy) and I have three wonderful children — daughter Yasmeen, and sons Idrees and Kareem. I am actively involved in our community and sponsor various activities and organizations that promote life enriching programs for our youth.

I look forward to meeting you and building a lasting relationship with you and your family.