Our Mission & Approach to Care
Our mission and approach to care: deliver outstanding dental care in a welcoming, state of the art environment. The practice built that mission around one habit: listening first. The team explains every option in plain language and plans treatment around each patient's actual needs. Dr. Heifets describes dentistry as a craft that blends precision, artistry and compassion.
Meet Our Team
Meet our dental team of three clinical providers, with full biographies on their own pages.
Dr. Solomon Heifets, DDS
Dr. Solomon Heifets, DDS, is the practice's primary dentist. He earned his dental degree from Moldova University School of Dental Medicine, focuses on general dentistry and explains every treatment plan in plain language. Read more on his dedicated bio page.
Dr. Arkady Tsibel
Dr. Arkady Tsibel is the practice's second dentist. He holds a DDS and a PhD in Prosthodontics from Tashkent School of Dentistry in Uzbekistan. His areas of focus include implantology, laser dentistry and general dentistry. Read more on his bio page.
Bianca, Hygienist
Bianca is the practice's dental hygienist. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a laser dentistry certification, speaks English and Spanish, and emphasizes patient education during every visit. Read more on her bio page.
Visit the practice's full team page for the complete roster.
What Makes Us Different
What makes Pasadena Dental Office and Orthodontics different is real technology paired with comfort options.
Advanced Technology & Comfort Options
Advanced technology and comfort options address real dental fear. Nearly 20 percent of US adults experience moderate to high dental fear, and an estimated 7 percent experience high fear, as reported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.[1] The practice treats that fear through sedation dentistry, offering local anesthesia and IV moderate sedation so anxious patients complete dental treatment comfortably.
The office also runs on real diagnostic technology:
- 3D CBCT imaging for precise diagnosis and implant dentistry planning
- Digital X-rays
- Waterlase laser dentistry
- Lumineers for cosmetic dentistry
- Invisalign clear aligners
Flexible Financing & Insurance
Flexible financing and insurance options give patients a real way to afford treatment. The practice partners with five financing companies and accepts most major PPO insurance plans, including the carriers below.
| Financing Partners | Insurance Plans Accepted |
|---|---|
| CareCredit | Delta Dental |
| Cherry | MetLife |
| LendingClub | Guardian |
| Sunbit | Aetna |
| Premier Financing | Cigna, United Healthcare and other major PPO plans |
Professional Affiliations & Credentials
Professional affiliations and credentials show the real standards guiding this dental practice. Both dentists hold current, valid dental licenses issued by the Dental Board of California. The practice maintains membership in professional organizations requiring continuing education.
The practice holds membership in:
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
- California Dental Association (CDA)
- San Gabriel Valley Dental Society
- International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
Our Office in Pasadena
Our office in Pasadena provides oral health care for patients across the San Gabriel Valley. It is wheelchair accessible, with an accessible entrance, parking and restroom, plus a gender neutral restroom. Free parking is available on the street and in the practice's own lot. The team speaks English and Spanish.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
Patient Reviews from Pasadena Families
Patient reviews from Pasadena families describe real warmth from the team. One Google review reads: "I have a great experience with Walnut Dental the Doctor and staff are very friendly helpful people and they treated me well thank you so much Walnut Dental." Della, Google review.
Schedule Your Visit
Schedule your visit at Pasadena Dental Office and Orthodontics, a team that backs its slogan with real credentials and technology. The practice welcomes new patients. Call (626) 219-7180, request an appointment online or visit the office at 181 N Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106.