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Dr. Sooferi
Pedram Sooferi, DDS, blends expertise in a wide range of specialties to provide comprehensive general and cosmetic dental care to patients at 1000oaks Dental & Implants in Thousand Oaks, California. He uses his extensive training and the latest technology to help you achieve your most beautiful and healthiest smile.
While completing his bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Sooferi’s exceptional academic performance helped him earn the dean’s scholarship and entry into UCLA’s School of Dentistry, one of the country’s leading dental schools. He hasn’t stopped learning since earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree there.
Today, Dr. Sooferi specializes in general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and dental pain. He regularly takes classes to expand his expertise. This has helped him stay on top of the latest innovations in cosmetic dentistry and envisaging orthodontics such as invisible braces.
Dr. Sooferi is dedicated to perfecting his dental skills and providing the best possible care to his community. He’s a member of the Los Angeles Dental Society and speaks several languages, including English, Spanish, Farsi, and Armenian.
Dr. Leopold
Dr. Leopold has been a resident of the Conejo Valley since 1975. His family moved to Thousand Oaks from the South Bay area when he was 12 years old. He attended Los Cerritos Middle School, and is a 1981 graduate of Thousand Oaks High School. He went to Moorpark College for 2 years, and then completed is Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at California Lutheran University in 1992. He went on to The University of Southern California School of Dentistry, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1996.
After graduating from dental school, he couldn’t imagine a better place to begin his practice than where he grew up. He decided to start his own practice from the ground up, and for 18 years he’s been practicing dentistry in the Conejo Valley.
Not only does he practice in Thousand Oaks, he also chose to live and raise his own family here. He is married to his beautiful wife Diana, and has 3 children: Kelly, his son 16, and his two daughters Karissa 13, and Fallon 8.
Dr. Leopold and his family have many interests which include camping, deep sea fishing, going to the beach, and enjoying family and friends. His children’s activities keep his and Diana’s lives quite busy. Kelly is a Ventura County Sheriff’s Explorer and does Karate. Fallon is into gymnastics and dance, while Karissa is into art and her school chorus.
Dr. Leopold has a great affinity for the Conejo Valley and the people who live here. Having grown up in Thousand Oaks, he is quite connected to the lifestyle and the activities that make our town so special. If you see Dr. Leopold out and about town, please take a moment to stop and say hi. Most importantly, thank you for considering our office to care for you and your family. Very truly yours, Ken Leopold, D.D.S.
Meet The Team
Sheila
Sheila has been working as a dental assistant with Dr. Leopold for over 12 years. She is a licensed X-Ray technician and is CPR and First Aid Certified. Her compassion and care for our patients is outstanding, and is always her first priority. Prior to her work with Dr. Leopold, Sheila worked in the Veterinarian field as a technician for 15 years. Her love of animals continues today. Sheila has been married for 18 years and has three daughters.
Teri
Teri has been in the dental field since 1985 and with Dr. Leopold for 18 years. She is also certified in CPR and First Aid. She prides herself in making all of our patients feel comfortable and special. Teri has two grown sons, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Our patients love Teri and always ask to come in when she is here!
Becky
Becky began her career in the dental healthcare field after graduating at the top of her hygiene class in 1981. She has been a valuable member of Dr. Leopold’s staff for over ten years. A native of Southern California, Becky currently resides in Thousand Oaks with her husband, Jerry and son, Tanner. Becky’s goal is to create a caring and trusting relationship with her patients while providing expert dental care. She enjoys learning about her patients and their families. Becky also likes being an integral part of an office staff dedicated to creating the best dental experience possible. In her free time, Becky enjoys going to the gym, creating jewelry and taking care of her pet chinchilla and two cats.