Dr. Ali Reza Shayan-Zakaria, DMD

Westwood’s stretch of Wilshire Boulevard isn’t just about UCLA’s campus buzz or the historic Fox Theater marquee. Tucked along this corridor, Dr. Ali Reza Shayan-Zakaria, DMD offers specialized prosthodontic care—an often-overlooked field that bridges dentistry and complex restorative work. Prosthodontists handle more than routine cleanings; their expertise spans dental implants, crowns, bridges, and the intricate rehabilitation of bites and jaw function. It’s the kind of practice that serves patients rebuilding smiles after trauma, managing congenital conditions, or simply seeking precision in long-term dental solutions.

The address, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, places the office in a neighborhood where medical professionals and academic institutions share sidewalks with cafés and bookstores. This part of Los Angeles thrives on specialization, and prosthodontics is no exception. Unlike general dentistry, the field demands additional years of training—something that distinguishes practitioners like Dr. Shayan-Zakaria. Whether it’s coordinating with oral surgeons for implant placement or designing custom dentures that prioritize both function and aesthetics, the work here leans technical, tailored to cases where standard dental care falls short.

Prosthodontics often intersects with other disciplines, from periodontics to maxillofacial prosthetics. That cross-pollination means patients might arrive via referrals from orthodontists, oncologists, or even plastic surgeons. The nature of the practice assumes a certain level of complexity: restoring teeth after cancer treatments, addressing wear from bruxism, or reconstructing entire arches with implant-supported prosthetics. These aren’t quick fixes but meticulous, multi-stage plans. For those navigating such processes, clarity and coordination matter as much as clinical skill.

Questions about treatment options or initial consultations can start with a call to (310) 478-3711. The office’s location is pinpointed on the map, nestled between the university’s energy and the quieter residential blocks beyond. No frills, no grand promises—just the kind of place where the work speaks through results, not marketing.