Meet Our Dentists

Dr. Ricardo Peralta comes from a family of dentists (mother and brother). He started his dental career at the age of 16, where he was an assistant at his mother’s dental practice. As a result, Dr. Peralta followed in her footsteps and graduated from dental school in 2010.

In 2021, he earned an honorary Fellowship award in the Academy of General Dentistry, which is the leading association for general dentists emphasizing highest standards and acknowledgement of continuing education within the discipline. He is now a part of the top 6% of dentists who have reached this honor nationwide.

After being recommended by a peer, Dr. Peralta had the amazing opportunity to move to Silicon Valley and be the managing dentist in the Facebook, LinkedIn, Amazon, Intel and Genentech on-site dental office. While there, he had the opportunity to treat people from all over the world and grow not only as a dentist but as a person.

Dr. Peralta takes a minimally invasive approach to dentistry and has taken extensive training in CAMBRA (Caries Management by Risk Assessment), which focuses on preventive dentistry.

Dr. Peralta attended a one-year dental implant program while in Silicon Valley. Consequently, he was invited to perform international implant training in 2017.

Dr. Peralta also completed a dental sleep medicine residency at the University of Utah and is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), the only non-profit professional association dedicated exclusively to the practice of dental sleep medicine. Dr. Peralta helps treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy, an effective treatment that is covered by most medical insurance plans.

In 2021, he graduated from a two-year advanced training program in orthodontics and offers braces and transparent aligners to patients.

Dr. Peralta is a member of the American Dental Association®, the California Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the Hispanic Dental Association.

Dr. Peralta is fluent in English and Spanish and is competent in French.

During his time off, he enjoys spending time with his friends and family and traveling with his wife and daughter.

Dr. Yasi Mahboub believes exceptional dentistry starts with trust. She’s dedicated to creating a welcoming, judgment-free space where patients can openly discuss their concerns, work through dental anxiety, and receive care tailored to them. Pairing advanced clinical training with genuine compassion and the latest technology, her goal is simple: help every patient leave with a smile they’re confident in.

Dr. Yasi earned her Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from UC Davis, where she was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, followed by her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, where she was inducted into Tau Kappa Omega. She has since completed hundreds of hours of continuing education in clear aligner therapy, oral surgery, implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and comprehensive treatment planning — a commitment to lifelong learning that keeps her care modern and evidence-based, using the latest techniques and technology.

Dr. Yasi is equally passionate about advancing the profession and giving back to her community. She serves on the Continuing Education Committee for the San Diego County Dental Society, helping develop educational opportunities for local dentists, and volunteers annually at Smiles for Kids Day providing free care to underserved children. She has also taken part in international dental mission trips, including serving communities in Jamaica.

As owner and dentist of the practice, Dr. Yasi is honored to serve the San Diego community. Her practice is built on transparency — patients are never recommended any treatment they don’t need, and every option is explained clearly before any work begins. She takes an unhurried, individualized approach, making sure each patient feels heard, respected, and genuinely cared for.

Outside the office, Dr. Yasi stays active through hiking, skiing, and strength training, and finds balance through yoga, art, and quality time with family, friends, and her fluffy companion, Teddy.

Professional Affiliations:
American Dental Association® (ADA)
California Dental Association (CDA)
San Diego County Dental Society (SDCDS)
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
American Academy of Clear Aligners (AACA)
International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)

Fellowships:
Fellow, American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics (AAIP)

Leadership & Service:
Continuing Education Committee Member, San Diego County Dental Society