Why Patients Choose Elite Dentistry
Elite Dentistry is a boutique dental practice in Rancho Santa Margarita, built around skilled, personal, comfort-first care. Choosing a dentist is about more than convenience; it's about finding a team you can trust with your smile. We bring together genuine warmth, an artist's eye, modern technology, and a conservative, minimally invasive approach, so every visit feels easy and every result is something to smile about, from your first hello to your final follow-up.
Eight Reasons Patients Stay With Us
Every detail of your experience is designed around your comfort and your care. Here's what makes a visit to Elite Dentistry different.
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Experienced, Personal Care
Dr. Mehran Rastegar-Lari leads a caring team devoted to expert, attentive treatment you can count on. We bring real clinical expertise together with a warm, personal approach, so every patient receives thoughtful care built around their needs.
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Comfort & Sedation Options
Dental anxiety is real, and we take it seriously. Elite Dentistry offers gentle numbing along with nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation, so you can get the care you need while feeling calm and completely at ease.
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Same-Day & Convenient Scheduling
Dental problems rarely wait for a good time. We keep room in our schedule for urgent needs and offer convenient, flexible appointments built to fit a busy life, so you're never left waiting while you're in pain.
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Modern Technology
We proudly utilize the iTero digital scanner for fast, comfortable 3D impressions and CEREC technology for custom same-day crowns — no messy molds, no multiple visits. Low-radiation digital X-rays and CBCT imaging round out precise, patient-centered treatment planning.
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Free Second Opinions
Not sure about a diagnosis or treatment plan you received elsewhere? Our experienced dentists are happy to review your treatment options and share their expert insight at no cost to you.
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Infection Control and Sterilization
Your safety comes first. We follow all recommended guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), with rigorous sterilization protocols on every instrument and surface.
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Welcoming, Patient-First Care
Our team takes the time to listen, answer your questions, and make sure you understand every part of your care, so you always feel comfortable, informed, and at ease.
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Loved by Our Patients
Our patients say it best. Rancho Santa Margarita patients trust us for gentle, honest, 5-star rated care and happily recommend us to the people they love.
A Dental Home Families Return To
There's a reason so many Rancho Santa Margarita patients make Elite Dentistry their dental home. Day after day, people tell us how comfortable and genuinely cared for they feel, and it's that warm, unhurried experience that brings them back year after year, often with friends and family in tow.
From the moment you arrive, you'll notice the welcoming atmosphere, the friendly faces, and the real attention to your comfort. Whether you're in for a routine checkup or a brand-new smile, we treat every patient as an individual, and we're honored that so many happily recommend us to the people they know.
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From Our Patients
5-star rated dental care from patients like you…
- 5 out of 5 stars. “Hi everyone. I just had the most amazing dental treatment experience yesterday at Elite Dentistry in RSM, thanks to the wonderful Dr. Mehran Rastegar Lari and his whole team who made my experience pain free and friendly, really welcoming. And I'm talking about hygienist Michelle, and RDA Nayeli, (not sure of the name), and Irene and Yesenia in the front office. If you want a friendly and stress free experience, this is the place! And if you want the latest high tech equipment and procedures to not only ease the pain, but speed up the process -- especially when it comes to the need for cutting and replacing / building new crowns, this is the place! And I just can't say enough about Dr. Lari, I mean, he's a master. Honestly, I have a long previous history of experiencing dental treatment of all kinds, of the associated pain, of the stress and anxiety whenever I'd be under the drill. Or the long wait while dentists would need to take impressions, of having all that ordeal of having your mouth filled with cold thick stuff like plaster, waiting for the mold to form. And on and on. But wow, not only didn't Dr. Lari need to take impressions, but he uses a "scanner" inside the mouth to build the model of the teeth digitally in another way. This is wild, and amazing, and so much faster! And so much more comfortable.Even his way of numbing the gums around the teeth seemed less invasive, less painful. It honestly wasn't painful. I remember him using his laser machine device, and it seemed that all processes were faster. And one thing I had never experienced until yesterday was having great well fitting crowns made in-office, fitted and emplaced all on the same day! I was blown away by the technology he has on site, and his -- and his staff's -- expertise in using these latest cutting edge tools. But I think the biggest thing for me was Dr. Lari's friendliness, his care for me as a patient, and that goes for all his team too. Really, I can't say enough about this practice. You guys are the best. Thank you so much, Dr. Lari and team :)” — Christopher
- 5 out of 5 stars. “Very impressed with this office. I've had some bad experiences at other dental practices, so I approach new dentists with (I'll admit it) lots of distrust. As I leave Dr. Lari's today, as a new patient, I definitely will return for my ongoing care. Dr. Lari was kind, informative and did not push me into any future procedures. He mostly recommended keeping an eye on things. His office staff were all very friendly and professional. New patients get a tour of the office (never had that before!), and you get to see the equipment used to create your crowns, etc. on premises. I highly recommend Elite Dentistry.” — Denice
- 5 out of 5 stars. “Dr. Lari is very personable and professional. I was very pleased with my visit and all my interactions with the staff. I highly recommend Elite DentistryExcellent office staff and Dr. Lari is a pleasure. I was concerned after being a patient of the previous dentist for over a decade, but the transition was very smooth and I’m happy with the results.” — Shelley
- 5 out of 5 stars. “Dr. Lari is an awesome dentist, and he is honest and forthright and carrying. The staff at Elite Dentistry are also wonderful. I highly recommend Elite Dentistry.” — Ron
- 5 out of 5 stars. “I had such an amazing experience at Elite Dentistry and cannot recommend them enough. From start to finish, everything was seamless, calm, and genuinely pleasant which is saying a lot when it comes to dental visits.Dr. Mehran Rastegar-Lari is truly exceptional. He is incredibly kind, patient, and clearly very knowledgeable. He took the time to educate me throughout the process, answered all of my questions, and made sure I felt comfortable every step of the way. You can tell he genuinely cares about his patients and their experience, not just the end result.Omar, the dental assistant, was equally amazing. I suffer from pretty high dental anxiety, and he was so calming, reassuring, and supportive. He helped me relax and made the entire visit feel manageable and even comfortable. He was truly great.The front desk staff was also fantastic. Super outgoing, welcoming, and kind from the moment I walked in. The positive energy made a huge difference.On top of all that, I had a crown done the same day, and the process was completely effortless. No stress, no hassle, and everything was handled efficiently and smoothly.If you are looking for a dental office that combines professionalism, compassion, and top tier care, Elite Dentistry is it. I am so grateful I found them. 🦷✨” — Sara
- 5 out of 5 stars. “I am so happy with this dentist and the office staff. Dr Lari is the most thorough dentist I have ever been to. He cares about prevention and gives great explanations. He is friendly and professional and so is the staff. I am impressed and know that I am getting the best oral care possible.” — Cyndy
- 5 out of 5 stars. “Had a wonderful cleaning with Michelle and checkup with Dr. Mehran. Great office and staff, plus state of the art equipment. If you need a dentist and a good cleaning, go to Elite Dentistry in RSM! Its like a spa for your chompers!! 😁” — E
- 5 out of 5 stars. “Dr. Lari and his staff are fantastic, and I can’t recommend enough!! They are all friendly, professional, and thorough! I’ve been a patient of Dr. Lari for three years, and he takes excellent care of me and my family. If you’re looking for a dental practice that is truly working in their patient’s best interest, Elite Dentistry is the place for you.” — Mark
- 5 out of 5 stars. “I had an amazing experience. Everyone in this office was very welcoming and friendly. Dr. Lari took the time to explain the process very clearly, which calmed my anxiety. He is very knowledgeable and thorough and gentle. On top of that I was really pleased to have my crown done in the same visit. I highly recommend Dr. Lari and his team at Elite Dentistry.” — Janet
- 5 out of 5 stars. “Today I went in to see the Elite. My story was a horrible tooth that was decayed and was an old baby tooth( by the way, I’m 50years old now) lolThe office workers, the doctor, the assistant were absolutely the most wonderful people. They made me at ease, they helped me in an hour get back my confidence. I have more work to be done but what they did for me today I will always be grateful. Many people do not always understand how your teeth can make you feel unattractive. I can not wait to get all the procedures done. I’m looking forward to bringing in my entire family. Doctor took out a tooth with suck ease and no pain I didn’t even realize he was done until he showed me my tooth. Thank you Elite Dentistry. I will pass the word to all I know.” — Zan
- 5 out of 5 stars. “Truly the most wonderful experience with a dental office and staff I’ve ever experienced. I came into Elite having recently experienced poor experiences elsewhere in town, and couldn’t believe how kind, capable and professional the team is here. I am 6 months into my Invisalign process and couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend Elite for general dentistry to anyone!” — Alex
- 5 out of 5 stars. “Dr. Lari is so kind and gentle and a comforting personality that I have not seen in the dentistry business as long as I have had teeth. He is special and we are lucky to have him in our small community. He makes you feel like you are family and you will appreciate that. No hidden charges or overpricing at all at this office. He went way over and above in quality and cosmetic items I needed for what I paid for. He is my hero.” — Steve