Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Mehdi Fotovat, D.D.S. · Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics

Curriculum Vitae

Board-Certified Orthodontist · Valley Village, Los Angeles / San Fernando Valley, California

Dr. Mehdi Fotovat is a board-certified orthodontist (Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics) practicing in Valley Village, California, where he has served the Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley community for over 25 years. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1990 and completed his Certificate in Orthodontics at the University of Connecticut Health Center in 1993. A former clinical instructor in the Department of Orthodontics at UCLA, he is an Invisalign Blue Diamond Provider and an active member of the Angle Society of Orthodontists.

25+Years in Practice
1990D.D.S., UCLA
2007ABO Diplomate Since
300+CE Courses (2016–2026)

Education

Certificate in Orthodontics
University of Connecticut Health Center1993
Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)1990
Bachelor of Science
Santa Clara University1986

Board Certification

Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
Member, College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics2007 to present

Work Experience

Orthodontics — Private Practice
Mehdi Fotovat, D.D.S. (own private practice), Valley Village, CA
Orthodontics
New Port Dental1998 to 2006
Orthodontics
Dr. Sands1998 to 2004
Orthodontics
Dr. Barbakow1997 to 2003
Orthodontics
Western Dental Center1993 to 1997
General Dentistry
Dr. Frankel Dental Group1990 to 1991
General Dentistry
Dr. Lopez1990 to 1991
Research Assistant
Ames Research Center (NASA), Moffett Field, California1981 to 1982

Professional Memberships & Activities

  • Angle Society member, 2008 to present
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, 2007 to present
  • Member of the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics, 2007 to present
  • American Association of Orthodontists, 1991 to present
  • Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, 1993 to present
  • American Dental Association, 1986 to present
  • California Dental Association, 1986 to present
  • Invisalign Blue Diamond Provider, 2026
  • Invisalign Diamond Provider, 2022–2025
  • Invisalign Platinum Provider, 2010–2021

Teaching

Undergraduate Orthodontic Clinical Instructor
University of California, Los Angeles1993 to 1994
Undergraduate Orthodontic Lectures & Clinical / Laboratory Supervision
University of Connecticut Health Center1992 to 1993

Research Experience

Thesis Project — Long-Term Stability of Rapid Palatal Expansion
Department of Orthodontics, University of Connecticut1991 to 1993
Research Assistant — The Effects of Diphosphonate on Bone Apposition During Orthodontic Tooth Movement
Department of Orthodontics, University of California, Los Angeles1989 to 1991
Research Assistant — The Correlation of Masticatory Muscle Strength with Craniofacial Morphology in Patients With and Without Cleft Palate
Department of Orthodontics, University of California, Los Angeles1989 to 1990
Research Assistant — Gas Chromatography for Analysis of Atmosphere for Missions to Other Planets
Ames Research Center (NASA), Moffett Field, California1981 to 1982

Honors & Awards

  • UCLA Wolcott Operative Award, 1990
  • ARCS Scholarship, 1985
  • Dean’s List, 1982–1986

Continuing Education

Dr. Fotovat maintains an active program of continuing education in orthodontics, clear-aligner therapy, periodontics, and practice safety. The complete course record from 2016 through 2026 is listed below.

View Complete Continuing Education Record (321 courses, 2016–2026)

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2026

DateCoursePresenterNotes
June 2026Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
June 2026Chaotic onboarding ends hereCassie Kellner
May 2026Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
May 2026Invisalign First and IPEDr. Sam Lee
April 2026Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
April 2026Invisalign unlocking growthDr. Farah Kar
March 2026Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
March 2026West Los Angeles Study Club
March 2026West Los Angeles Study Club
March 2026Southern California Angle SocietyDr. Jar Park3 day meeting
February 2026The Shield Group (OSHA training)Bill Hollowell
February 2026Invisalign meetingDr. David Boschken
February 2026Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
February 2026West Los Angeles Study Club
January 2026Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
January 2026West Los Angeles Study Club

2025

DateCoursePresenterNotes
December 2025Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
November 2025Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
December 2025West Valley Implant DentalDr. Rebecca Dayanim
November 2025West Los Angeles Study Club
November 2025Burbank Periodontics
October 2025Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
October 2025West Los Angeles Study Club
October 2025Pacific Coast Society of OrthodonticsDr. Zameera Fida
October 2025LACOMS orthodontic symposiumDr. Will Andrews
September 2025Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
September 2025West Los Angeles Study Club
August 2025Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
August 2025West Los Angeles Study Club
July 2025California Civil Right Department
July 2025Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
July 2025West Los Angeles Study Club
June 2025Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
June 2025West Los Angeles Study Club
May 2025Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
May 2025West Los Angeles Study Club
April 2025CPR trainingTim Andrade
April 2025Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
April 2025West Los Angeles Study Club
March 2025The Shield Group (OSHA training)Michael Martin
March 2025Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
March 2025West Los Angeles Study Club
February 2025Ortho Masters Class (Invisalign)Dr. Sean Holiday3 day meeting
January 2025Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
January 2025West Los Angeles Study Club

2024

DateCoursePresenterNotes
December 2024Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
December 2024West Los Angeles Study Club
November 2024Burbank periodontics
November 2024Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
November 2024West Los Angeles Study Club
November 2024Align technology. Invisalign Summit meeting3 day meeting
October 2024Dental Practice Act
October 2024Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
October 2024West Los Angeles Study Club
September 2024Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
September 2024West Los Angeles Study Club
August 2024Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
August 2024West Los Angeles Study Club
July 2024Align technology.iTero training
July 2024Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
July 2024West Los Angeles Study Club
July 2024Invisalign meetingDr. Sean Holiday
June 2024Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
June 2024West Los Angeles Study Club
May 2024Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
May 2024West Los Angeles Study Club
April 2024Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
April 2024West Los Angeles Study Club
March 2024The Shield Group
March 2024Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
March 2024West Los Angeles Study Club
March 2024Angle Society meeting3 day meeting
February 2024Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
February 2024West Los Angeles Study Club
January 2024Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
January 2024West Los Angeles Study Club

2023

DateCoursePresenterNotes
December 2023Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
December 2023West Los Angeles Study Club
November 2023West Valley implant PracticeDr. Ueno, Dr. Seghizadeh
November 2023Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
November 2023West Los Angeles Study Club
October 2023LACOMSOne day meeting
October 2023Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
October 2023West Los Angeles Study Club
October 2023Burbank periodontics
September 2023Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
September 2023West Los Angeles Study Club
September 0225Controlled substance safety
September 2025San Fernando Dental SocietyAmy Wood
September 2025Colibri HealthcareJannah Amiel MS
August 2023Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
August 2023West Los Angeles Study Club
July 2023Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
July 2023West Los Angeles Study Club
June 2023Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
June 2023West Los Angeles Study Club
June 2023Dental Board of CABeth Leach
May 2023Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
May 2023West Los Angeles Study Club
April 2023CPR trainingTim Andrade
April 2023Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
April 2023West Los Angeles Study Club
March 2023Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
March 2023West Los Angeles Study Club
March 2023Angle Society meeting3 day meeting
February 2023Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
February 2023West Los Angeles Study Club
January 2023Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
January 2023West Los Angeles Study Club

2022

DateCoursePresenterNotes
December 2022Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
December 2022West Los Angeles Study Club
November 2022Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
November 2022West Los Angeles Study Club
October 2022Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
October 2022West Los Angeles Study Club
October 2022LACOMS1 day meeting
September 2022Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
September 2022West Los Angeles Study Club
September 2022Dental Practice ACT
August 2022Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
August 2022West Los Angeles Study Club
July 2022Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
July 2022West Los Angeles Study Club
June 2022Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
June 2022West Los Angeles Study Club
May 2022Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
May 2022West Los Angeles Study Club
April 2022Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
April 2022West Los Angeles Study Club
March 2022Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
March 2022West Los Angeles Study Club
February 2022Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
February 2022West Los Angeles Study Club
January 2022Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
January 2022West Los Angeles Study Club

2021

DateCoursePresenterNotes
December 2021Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
December 2021West Los Angeles Study Club
December 2021The Shield Group (OSHA training)Bill Hollowell
November 2021Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
November 2021West Los Angeles Study Club
November 2021Align technologyDr. Willy Dayan
October 2021Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
October 2021West Los Angeles Study Club
October 2021LACOMS1 day meeting
September 2021Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
September 2021West Los Angeles Study Club
August 2021Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
August 2021West Los Angeles Study Club
August 2021Dentist's AdvantageDr. Ronald Zentz
July 2021Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
July 2021West Los Angeles Study Club
June 2021Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
June 2021West Los Angeles Study Club
June 2021Align technologyDr. Jonathan Nicozisis
May 2021Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
May 2021West Los Angeles Study Club
May 2021Align technologyDr. Willy Dayan
April 2021Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
April 2021West Los Angeles Study Club
April 2021Align technology. Invisalign meetingDr. Mark Holt
March 2021Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
March 2021West Los Angeles Study Club
March 2021Align technologyChris Bentson
February 2021Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
February 2021West Los Angeles Study Club
February 2021American Association of orthodontist. Clear aligner therapy
February 2021American Association of Orthodontist. In hour aligners
February 2021American Association of Orthodontist. uLab Aligner therapy
January 2021Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
January 2021West Los Angeles Study Club

2020

DateCoursePresenterNotes
December 2020Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
December 2020West Los Angeles Study Club
November 2020Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
November 2020West Los Angeles Study Club
October 2020Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
October 2020West Los Angeles Study Club
October 2020Align technology Invisalign Summit2 day meeting
September 2020Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
September 2020West Los Angeles Study Club
September 2020Dental Practice ActRoselynn Nadeau
August 2020Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
August 2020West Los Angeles Study Club
July 2020Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
July 2020West Los Angeles Study Club
July 2020Align technology. Invisalign Teen Forum
June 2020Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
June 2020West Los Angeles Study Club
June 2020Control moduleJeff Santone
May 2020Dental waterlinesKellie Thimmes, Kelley Birschbach
May 2020Fogging for Covid 19Dr. Lisa Germain
May 2020Align TechnologyDr. Brian Amy, Dr. Christina Blacher
May 2020Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
May 2020West Los Angeles Study Club
April 2020Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
April 2020West Los Angeles Study Club
March 2020Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
March 2020West Los Angeles Study Club
February 2020Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
February 2020West Los Angeles Study Club
January 2020Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
January 2020West Los Angeles Study Club
January 2020Oral Pathology reviewDr. Audrey Boros

2019

DateCoursePresenterNotes
December 2019Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
November 2019Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
November2019West Los Angeles Study Club
October 2019Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
October 2019West Los Angeles Study Club
October 2019The Shield Group (OSHA training)Bill Hollowell
October 2019Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
October 2019West Los Angeles Study Club
September, 13 2019Align technology (Invisalign)Dr. Sean Holliday
September, 12 2019Align technology (Invisalign)Dr. Sean Holliday
August 2019Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
August 2019West Los Angeles Study Club
July 2019Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
July 2019West Los Angeles Study Club
July 11-13, 2019Align technologyInvisalign teen summit
June 2019Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
June 2019West Los Angeles Study Club
June 2019Align technology (Teen 360 for Top Doctors)Dr. Glaser, Dr. Holliday
May 2019Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
May 2019West Los Angeles Study Club
May 4-5 2019American Association of orthodontistAnnual session
May 2019Align technologyDr. Boschken
April 2019Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
April 2019West Los Angeles Study Club
March 2019Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
March 2019West Los Angeles Study Club
March 9-12, 2019Angle SocietyDr. Andrews, Dr. Hamadeh, Dr. Min Ho Jung, Dr. Fukawa, Dr. Pham, Dr. Bloore, Dr. Fukumashi, Dr. Takahashi
February 2019Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
February 2019West Los Angeles Study Club
January 2019Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
January 2019West Los Angeles Study Club

2018

DateCoursePresenterNotes
December 2018Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
December 2018West Los Angeles Study Club
December 2018Align technology (Invisalign)
November 2018Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
November 2018West Los Angeles Study Club
November 2018Align technology (Invisalign)
October 2018Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
October 2018West Los Angeles Study Club
October 2018The Shield Group (OSHA training)Bill Hollowell
October 2018Align technology (Invisalign)
September 2018Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
September 2018West Los Angeles Study Club
August 2018Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
August 2018West Los Angeles Study Club
July 2018Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
July 2018West Los Angeles Study Club
July 2018Dental practice act
June 2018Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
June 2018West Los Angeles Study Club
May 2018Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
May 2018West Los Angeles Study Club
April 2018Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
April 2018West Los Angeles Study Club
March 2018Oral surgery implant centerDr. Tung Nguyen
March 2018Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
March 2018West Los Angeles Study Club
March 16-18, 2018Angle Society meetingDr. Bella Shen Garnett, Dr. Won Moon
February 2018Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
February 2018West Los Angeles Study Club
January 2018Dental practiceDr. Walizadeh, Dr. Mokhtarian
January 2018Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
January 2018West Los Angeles Study Club

2017

DateCoursePresenterNotes
December 2017Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
December 2017West Los Angeles Study Club
November 2017Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
November 2017West Los Angeles Study Club
November 2017Burbank PeriodonticsDr. Lascoe, Dr. Waki, Dr Hoang
October 2017Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
October 2017West Los Angeles Study Club
October 2017The Shield Group (OSHA training)Bill Hollowell
September 2017Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
September 2017West Los Angeles Study Club
August 2017Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
August 2017West Los Angeles Study Club
July 2017Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
July 2017West Los Angeles Study Club
June 2017Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
June 2017West Los Angeles Study Club
May 2017Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
May 2017West Los Angeles Study Club
April 2017Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
April 2017West Los Angeles Study Club
April 22-23, 2017American Association of OrthodontistAnnual session
March 2017Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
March 2017West Los Angeles Study Club
March 2017Align technology (Invisalign)Dr. Willy Dayan
February 2017Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
February 2017West Los Angeles Study Club
January 2017Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
January 2017West Los Angeles Study Club

2016

DateCoursePresenterNotes
December 2016Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
December 2016West Los Angeles Study Club
November 2016Burbank PeriodonticsDr. Waki, Dr. Hoang
October 2016Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
October 2016West Los Angeles Study Club
October 2016LACOMSDr. Kupferman
September 2016Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
September 2016West Los Angeles Study Club
September 2016Burbank PeriodonticsDr. Waki, Dr. Hoang
August 2016Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
August 2016West Los Angeles Study Club
July 2016Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
July 2016West Los Angeles Study Club
June 2016Burbank PeriodonticsDr. Waki, Dr. Hoang
June 2016Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
June 2016West Los Angeles Study Club
May 2016Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
May 2016West Los Angeles Study Club
April 2016Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
April 2016West Los Angeles Study Club
March 2016Burbank PeriodonticsDr. Waki, Dr. Hoang
March 2016Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
March 2016West Los Angeles Study Club
February 2016Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
February 2016West Los Angeles Study Club
January 2016Burbank PeriodonticsDr. Waki, Dr. Hoang
January 2016Practical reviews in orthodonticsDr. David Briss
January 2016West Los Angeles Study Club

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