Faculty-Led Diagnostic Dentistry in Venice, California

Faculty-Led Diagnostic Dentistry in Venice, California

Preventive & diagnostic dental care

Preventive & diagnostic dental care

Focused on clarity and understanding

Focused on clarity and understanding

Dental loupes resting on a clean surface in the foreground, with a dental chair softly blurred in the background of a modern dental office.
Dental loupes resting on a clean surface in the foreground, with a dental chair softly blurred in the background of a modern dental office.
Dental loupes resting on a clean surface in the foreground, with a dental chair softly blurred in the background of a modern dental office.

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Faculty-led dental visits in Venice designed for patients who value careful diagnosis, clear explanations, and evidence-based care.

Faculty-led dental visits in Venice designed for patients who value careful diagnosis, clear explanations, and evidence-based care.

Appointments are offered to patients who value clear explanations, careful diagnosis, and prevention-first dentistry.

Appointments are offered to patients who value clear explanations, careful diagnosis, and prevention-first dentistry.

Who you’ll meet.

Who you’ll meet.

Who you’ll meet.

I have over a decade of experience in dentistry, including private practice, humanitarian dental missions, and academic service as a clinical instructor at a dental school.


Over the years, I have cared for patients at every stage of oral health — from early warning signs to advanced conditions that significantly affected their ability to eat, speak, and live comfortably. Seeing how small, overlooked issues can evolve into complex problems shaped how I approach dentistry today.


This experience led me to design a practice centered on precise diagnosis, prevention, and patient understanding — so concerns are identified early, explained clearly, and addressed thoughtfully, before they become harder to treat.

I have over a decade of experience in dentistry, including private practice, humanitarian dental missions, and academic service as a clinical instructor at a dental school.


Over the years, I have cared for patients at every stage of oral health — from early warning signs to advanced conditions that significantly affected their ability to eat, speak, and live comfortably. Seeing how small, overlooked issues can evolve into complex problems shaped how I approach dentistry today.


This experience led me to design a practice centered on precise diagnosis, prevention, and patient understanding — so concerns are identified early, explained clearly, and addressed thoughtfully, before they become harder to treat.

Overhead view of a dental tray containing a toothbrush, dental floss, a green apple, and a small dental mirror on a white background.
Overhead view of a dental tray containing a toothbrush, dental floss, a green apple, and a small dental mirror on a white background.
Overhead view of a dental tray containing a toothbrush, dental floss, a green apple, and a small dental mirror on a white background.

What your visit includes.

What your visit includes.

What your visit includes.

My practice is grounded in preventive and diagnostic care. Each visit includes a comprehensive oral examination, thorough periodontal evaluation, and appropriate digital imaging, including X-rays when clinically appropriate. I carefully review clinical findings, explain treatment options clearly, and develop individualized, prevention-focused care plans. When treatment is recommended, decisions are made collaboratively — never rushed — so patients feel informed, respected, and confident in their care.

My practice is grounded in preventive and diagnostic care. Each visit includes a comprehensive oral examination, thorough periodontal evaluation, and appropriate digital imaging, including X-rays when clinically appropriate. I carefully review clinical findings, explain treatment options clearly, and develop individualized, prevention-focused care plans. When treatment is recommended, decisions are made collaboratively — never rushed — so patients feel informed, respected, and confident in their care.

What comes next.

What comes next.

What comes next.

Oral health requires ongoing attention. After your visit, I continue to monitor your health through regular preventive follow-ups tailored to your needs. If specialized care is ever required, I refer patients to trusted specialists based solely on clinical necessity—never with pressure or incentive for additional treatment.

Oral health requires ongoing attention. After your visit, I continue to monitor your health through regular preventive follow-ups tailored to your needs. If specialized care is ever required, I refer patients to trusted specialists based solely on clinical necessity—never with pressure or incentive for additional treatment.

Minimalist arrangement of a calendar page, notebook, pen, toothbrush, and dental floss on a white surface, representing follow-up care.
Minimalist arrangement of a calendar page, notebook, pen, toothbrush, and dental floss on a white surface, representing follow-up care.
Minimalist arrangement of a calendar page, notebook, pen, toothbrush, and dental floss on a white surface, representing follow-up care.

Fees & Insurance: This practice does not participate with dental insurance plans. Payment is due at the time of the visit.

Fees & Insurance: This practice does not participate with dental insurance plans. Payment is due at the time of the visit.

Patients are welcome to submit claims to their insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement.

Patients are welcome to submit claims to their insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement.

Request an Appointment

If this approach aligns with what you’re looking for, you may request an appointment below. Requests are reviewed personally. Availability is limited due to academic teaching responsibilities.

This form is for appointment requests only.
Please do not include medical or dental information.

Request an Appointment

If this approach aligns with what you’re looking for, you may request an appointment below. Requests are reviewed personally. Availability is limited due to academic teaching responsibilities.

This form is for appointment requests only.
Please do not include medical or dental information.

Request an Appointment

If this approach aligns with what you’re looking for, you may request an appointment below. Requests are reviewed personally. Availability is limited due to academic teaching responsibilities.

This form is for appointment requests only.
Please do not include medical or dental information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this dental practice accepting new patients in West Los Angeles?

Yes. The practice accepts new patients in West Los Angeles on a limited basis. Appointments are offered on select days due to academic teaching responsibilities, allowing each visit to be conducted with focus, clarity, and careful attention.

What does preventive and diagnostic dental care mean?

Preventive and diagnostic dental care focuses on early identification of oral health concerns through careful evaluation, screening, and diagnosis. This approach is grounded in general dentistry and health care principles, with the goal of supporting long-term oral health through understanding, planning, and prevention rather than rushed treatment.

Why does this practice focus on prevention and diagnosis rather than high-volume procedures?

After years of experience across private practice, academic dentistry, and diverse clinical settings, this practice was intentionally designed around prevention and precise diagnosis. Experience has shown that early identification and patient understanding play a critical role in avoiding more complex dental problems later on.

Is this dental practice accepting new patients in West Los Angeles?

Yes. The practice accepts new patients in West Los Angeles on a limited basis. Appointments are offered on select days due to academic teaching responsibilities, allowing each visit to be conducted with focus, clarity, and careful attention.

What does preventive and diagnostic dental care mean?

Preventive and diagnostic dental care focuses on early identification of oral health concerns through careful evaluation, screening, and diagnosis. This approach is grounded in general dentistry and health care principles, with the goal of supporting long-term oral health through understanding, planning, and prevention rather than rushed treatment.

Why does this practice focus on prevention and diagnosis rather than high-volume procedures?

After years of experience across private practice, academic dentistry, and diverse clinical settings, this practice was intentionally designed around prevention and precise diagnosis. Experience has shown that early identification and patient understanding play a critical role in avoiding more complex dental problems later on.

Is this dental practice accepting new patients in West Los Angeles?

Yes. The practice accepts new patients in West Los Angeles on a limited basis. Appointments are offered on select days due to academic teaching responsibilities, allowing each visit to be conducted with focus, clarity, and careful attention.

What does preventive and diagnostic dental care mean?

Preventive and diagnostic dental care focuses on early identification of oral health concerns through careful evaluation, screening, and diagnosis. This approach is grounded in general dentistry and health care principles, with the goal of supporting long-term oral health through understanding, planning, and prevention rather than rushed treatment.

Why does this practice focus on prevention and diagnosis rather than high-volume procedures?

After years of experience across private practice, academic dentistry, and diverse clinical settings, this practice was intentionally designed around prevention and precise diagnosis. Experience has shown that early identification and patient understanding play a critical role in avoiding more complex dental problems later on.

Who is this dental practice best suited for?

This practice is a good fit for patients who value clear explanations, thoughtful diagnosis, and a prevention-first approach to dental services. It is especially well suited for individuals seeking time, attention, and informed decision-making rather than high-volume or procedure-driven care.

Why are appointments available on limited days?

Appointments are available on limited days because the dentist is a full-time faculty member. This structure allows visits to be unhurried and focused, supporting careful diagnosis, patient education, and collaborative planning.

Do you accept dental insurance?

The practice does not participate with dental insurance plans. Patients may submit claims directly to their insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement, depending on their individual coverage.

Who is this dental practice best suited for?

This practice is a good fit for patients who value clear explanations, thoughtful diagnosis, and a prevention-first approach to dental services. It is especially well suited for individuals seeking time, attention, and informed decision-making rather than high-volume or procedure-driven care.

Why are appointments available on limited days?

Appointments are available on limited days because the dentist is a full-time faculty member. This structure allows visits to be unhurried and focused, supporting careful diagnosis, patient education, and collaborative planning.

Do you accept dental insurance?

The practice does not participate with dental insurance plans. Patients may submit claims directly to their insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement, depending on their individual coverage.

Who is this dental practice best suited for?

This practice is a good fit for patients who value clear explanations, thoughtful diagnosis, and a prevention-first approach to dental services. It is especially well suited for individuals seeking time, attention, and informed decision-making rather than high-volume or procedure-driven care.

Why are appointments available on limited days?

Appointments are available on limited days because the dentist is a full-time faculty member. This structure allows visits to be unhurried and focused, supporting careful diagnosis, patient education, and collaborative planning.

Do you accept dental insurance?

The practice does not participate with dental insurance plans. Patients may submit claims directly to their insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement, depending on their individual coverage.

Can patients from Santa Monica, Venice, Inglewood, or Malibu request appointments?

Yes. While the practice is located in West Los Angeles, patients from nearby areas such as Santa Monica, Inglewood, and Malibu are welcome to request appointments. Many patients choose the practice for its preventive focus and personalized approach to dental care.

What should I expect at my first visit?

The first visit emphasizes evaluation, discussion, and diagnosis rather than immediate treatment. Patients can expect a comprehensive oral examination, appropriate imaging when clinically indicated, and clear explanations to support informed decisions about ongoing care.

How do I request an appointment or callback?

Appointments are requested by submitting the form on this website. Requests are reviewed personally, and a member of the front desk team will follow up to discuss availability and next steps.

Can patients from Santa Monica, Venice, Inglewood, or Malibu request appointments?

Yes. While the practice is located in West Los Angeles, patients from nearby areas such as Santa Monica, Inglewood, and Malibu are welcome to request appointments. Many patients choose the practice for its preventive focus and personalized approach to dental care.

What should I expect at my first visit?

The first visit emphasizes evaluation, discussion, and diagnosis rather than immediate treatment. Patients can expect a comprehensive oral examination, appropriate imaging when clinically indicated, and clear explanations to support informed decisions about ongoing care.

How do I request an appointment or callback?

Appointments are requested by submitting the form on this website. Requests are reviewed personally, and a member of the front desk team will follow up to discuss availability and next steps.

Can patients from Santa Monica, Venice, Inglewood, or Malibu request appointments?

Yes. While the practice is located in West Los Angeles, patients from nearby areas such as Santa Monica, Inglewood, and Malibu are welcome to request appointments. Many patients choose the practice for its preventive focus and personalized approach to dental care.

What should I expect at my first visit?

The first visit emphasizes evaluation, discussion, and diagnosis rather than immediate treatment. Patients can expect a comprehensive oral examination, appropriate imaging when clinically indicated, and clear explanations to support informed decisions about ongoing care.

How do I request an appointment or callback?

Appointments are requested by submitting the form on this website. Requests are reviewed personally, and a member of the front desk team will follow up to discuss availability and next steps.

Leyla Gabdrakipova, DDS

Wilson-Jennings-Bloomfield Venice Dental Center
323 S. Lincoln Blvd. Venice, CA 90291

Serving the Venice, Santa Monica, and Marina Del Rey communities.

Dentist is licensed and regulated

by the Dental Board of California

Informational purposes only

Not medical advice

Leyla Gabdrakipova, DDS

Wilson-Jennings-Bloomfield Venice Dental Center
323 S. Lincoln Blvd. Venice, CA 90291

Serving the Venice, Santa Monica, and Marina Del Rey communities.

Dentist is licensed and regulated

by the Dental Board of California

Informational purposes only

Not medical advice

Leyla Gabdrakipova, DDS

Wilson-Jennings-Bloomfield Venice Dental Center
323 S. Lincoln Blvd. Venice, CA 90291

Serving the Venice, Santa Monica, and Marina Del Rey communities.

Dentist is licensed and regulated

by the Dental Board of California

Informational purposes only

Not medical advice