About Us


Tri-City Dental Excellence is devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles.
Wherever you are in the Vista area, Tri-City Dental Excellence is here for you. We offer dental services to customers in Vista, Escondido, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach and Poway.
Please browse through our website and be sure to contact us if you have any questions or if you are ready to make an appointment, you may book your appointment now by calling to (760) 216-6886

Tri-City Dental Excellence Team
Dr. Panah | Vista Dentist

Meet Dr. Arash Panah


Dr. Panah grew up in Southern California and attended the California State University Long Beach, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. He pursued a Doctoral degree in Dentistry and graduated top of his class at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in 2000. He was the class Valedictorian. Dr. Panah is one of the best dentist in Vista, CA and he is committed to delivering the latest advancements in oral health care for his patients by completing hundreds of hours of continuing education in all aspects of cosmetic dentistry, implant, oral surgery, endodontics, and general dentistry.

Good to know

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from University of Southern California School in 2000 (Class Valedictorian).
  • Received numerous awards, including:
    • Fixed Prosthodontics Award
    • Branemark/Cantor Humanitarian Award (Implant Dentistry)
    • Behavioral Dentistry Award
    • Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) honorary fraternity
  • Active member of the American Dental Association and California Dental Association.

Fun to know

  • Married to Dr. Sormeh Panah.
  • Arash and Sormeh have 2 children.
  • Bachelor of Biochemistry in the California State University Long Beach.
  • Clinical assistant professor at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry.
  • Favorite pastimes: Tennis, triathlons, spending quality time with his wife and kids.
Dr. Panah | Vista Dentistry

Meet Dr. Sormeh Panah


Dr. Sormeh Panah grew up in Southern California and attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. She pursued a Doctoral degree in Dentistry and graduated from the prestigious University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry in 2002. She is an expert in all facets of Cosmetic Dentistry, Veneers, CEREC, and family dentistry. After finishing at UCSF Dental School she moved to Los Angeles and has been practicing here ever since. After practicing so many years in the SouthBay, she considers her dental practice her second home and her patients her extended family, so he decided to become a dentist in Vista CA as well. In her free time she enjoys traveling, cooking, yoga, tennis and spending time with her family.

Good to know

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry in 2002.
  • Active member of the American Dental Association and California Dental Association.

Fun to know

  • Married to Dr. Arash Panah.
  • Sormeh and Arash have 2 children.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Biology in the University of California, Los Angeles.
  • Favorite pastimes: Traveling, cooking, yoga, tennis and spending time with her family.

How we help you?


General Dentistry Vista CA
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Cosmetic Dentistry Vista CA
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We offer easy payment plans and financing options to fit your family’s budget. We’re also happy to submit insurance claims on your behalf.

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Our Vista Office


326 S Melrose Ste 101
Vista, CA 92081

Tri-City Dental Excellence is conveniently located in the Vista area. Enjoy our spa-like atmosphere and family-friendly approach. We look forward to seeing you!

Hours


  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • 8 AM - 5 PM
  • 10 AM - 7 PM
  • 8 AM - 5 PM
  • 10 AM - 7 PM
  • 8 AM - 3 PM

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We are Conveniently Located in Vista, CA at 326 South Melrose Drive, just south of Highway 78!

Walk-ins and emergency visits are always welcome! Please call with any questions or to schedule an appointment.

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