Arfan Taba, DDS
Generalist Family
Dr. Arfan Taba is an experienced general dentist and practice leader with more than three decades of clinical and operational experience in the United States and internationally. He has practiced dentistry since earning his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania, and has held an active California dental license since 1994.
Dr. Taba’s career includes extensive experience in restorative, prosthodontic, endodontic, and cosmetic dentistry, as well as surgical extractions and comprehensive treatment planning. Most recently, he served as Owner Dentist at Turlock Smiles Dentistry with PDS Health, where he was promoted from associate to owner based on clinical excellence and leadership performance. In this role, he oversaw clinical operations, coordinated hygiene and treatment workflows, implemented digital dentistry protocols, and enhanced practice efficiency and patient satisfaction.
In addition to his work in California, Dr. Taba has practiced internationally in the United Arab Emirates, where he served as a managing dentist in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, providing general and cosmetic dental care and managing dental services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier in his career, he founded and operated multiple successful private practices throughout California, including Village Dental Group in Anaheim, Tuscany Dental in Lake Elsinore, and Ocean View Plaza Dentistry in San Clemente. Across these practices, he built long-term patient relationships and led multidisciplinary teams with a strong emphasis on quality, comfort, and patient education.
Dr. Taba is known for his patient-centered communication style, strong diagnostic skills, and ability to manage complex cases while maintaining high standards of care. His leadership experience spans team development, clinical workflow optimization, and digital integration within modern dental practices.
He is fluent in English, Arabic, and Romanian and has been actively involved in professional leadership organizations, including serving as President of the California Chapter of the NAAMA Medical Association. Dr. Taba brings a global perspective, clinical depth, and proven leadership to advanced dental and educational environments.