Serving Encino from Sherman Oaks
Implants, gum care and cosmetic dentistry near Encino
Southland Dental Care is a short drive east of Encino on Woodman Avenue. Dr. Hanookai treats gum disease and places dental implants; Dr. Abaian handles cosmetic and restorative dentistry.





Getting here
From Encino to Woodman Avenue
Head east on Ventura Boulevard into Sherman Oaks and turn north on Woodman Avenue. From the 101, take the Woodman Avenue exit.
Who you will see
Two specialists,
one treatment plan
Husband-and-wife team Dr. Michael Abaian and Dr. Delaram Hanookai have more than 28 years of experience each. She treats and rebuilds the gums and bone. He designs and restores the teeth patients see.
Patients from Encino who need both kinds of care are planned once, in one office, instead of being referred between practices.
Periodontics & dental implants
DDS and MS, University of Southern California
Fellow, ICOI · Misch Implant Institute
Former clinical instructor, USC
Advanced cosmetic dentistry
DDS, University of Southern California
Graduate, Kois Center
Engineering degree, Cal State LA
Care at Southland
What Encino patients come in for
Most patients who travel to us want implant or gum care from a periodontist, or cosmetic work planned around the health of the gums and bite.
Dr. Hanookai places the implant and Dr. Abaian designs the crown, planned on a 3D CT scan taken in the office.
Periodontal treatment for gum disease and recession, including laser gum reshaping, often without sutures.
Custom veneers designed by Dr. Abaian. Gum, cavity or bite problems are treated first.
Rebuilding bone where it has been lost, so an implant has enough support. Often done at the same visit as an extraction.
Bite reconstruction and full-mouth rehabilitation, planned step by step with a written estimate.
Patients in their own words
Hear from
our patients
Gum recession, grafting, implants, a full arch after years of dentures. Patients describe the treatment they had and what it changed.

Charlie Sheen
On his care with Dr. Hanookai and Dr. Abaian.

Treating gum recession
A grafting case for recession with Dr. Hanookai.

An implant, start to finish
A patient review of the implant procedure with Dr. Hanookai.

After years of removable dentures
Replacing a denture with implant-supported teeth.
Actual patients of Southland Dental Care. Individual results may vary.
VIP concierge
A ride from Encino for major treatment
For major procedures such as dental implants and veneers, our concierge service includes free private transportation from your home or hotel to the office and back. Eligibility is confirmed at your consultation.
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Before your visit
Questions from Encino
Book from Encino
Start with a
specialist consultation
Bring your questions and any X-rays or treatment plans from another office. You leave with your options in sequence and a written estimate.
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