Dr. Pega Hajian

Dr. Pega Hajian was born and raised in Southern California and earned her undergraduate degree from UC Irvine before completing her dental training and General Practice Residency at UCLA, where she met her now-husband and practice partner, Dr. Nico Salavaggione. Her path to dentistry started a little differently than his: she'd always wanted a career in healthcare, but it wasn't until she shadowed her cousin, a practicing dentist, during her last year of college that she knew for certain this was the right fit.

Dr. Pega focuses on the everyday dentistry families rely on most, including fillings, crowns, and straightforward root canals, and she's especially comfortable treating children, seeing patients as young as their first visit around six months old. She's upfront with parents about what to expect. Some kids settle in right away, others need a little more time, and she's always willing to try before ever recommending a referral to a pediatric specialist.