Meet Our Pasadena Dentist

Dr. Afshin Nateghi is a compassionate and experienced general dentist serving the Maryland community. He provides a full range of services – including root canals, surgical extractions, dental implants, Invisalign® aligners and cosmetic dentistry – all under one roof for a seamless patient experience.

He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and has completed advanced implant training through Implant Pathway. Dr. Nateghi is especially skilled in dental implant placement and is committed to ongoing education and the latest techniques.

For over seven years, he cared for patients at Strong Smiles in Odenton, earning a reputation for gentle, high-quality dentistry and lasting patient relationships. Known for his calm demeanor and patient-first philosophy, Dr. Nateghi helps patients – especially those with dental anxiety – feel at ease through empathetic, personalized care.

Outside the office, he enjoys time with his two children and relaxing at the piano.

Dr. Jennifer Yau grew up in Richmond, Virginia before settling down in Central Maryland in 2020. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University where she continued her education at VCU School of Dentistry, graduating in 2016. She went on to complete a General Practice residency program at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Baltimore to gain additional training in advanced dental procedures as well as hospital, emergency and implant dentistry. Prior to moving to Maryland, she spent four years in private practice near Charlottesville, Virginia. She is happy to be settling in the area and becoming a part of the local community. In her free time, Dr. Yau enjoys exploring the outdoors, fitness, binge-watching tv shows and spending time with her family which includes her adorable beagle-shepherd mix, Nori.