About Rima C. Shahhal, DDS
Dr. Rima Shahhal is the owner of Nordahl Dental located in San Marcos, CA 92069. Doing dentistry for 30+ years has given her a unique insight into performing high quality dentistry. Her passion for dentistry continues to grow since its inception at Loma Linda Dental School. At any point in the day, you can find her with a smile on her face & compassion for each one of her patients. Education is an important foundation from which one can build a practice dedicated to treating people with the utmost quality and care. Dr. Rima Chehade – Shahhal received a bachelor degree in biochemistry from The University of California Riverside and continued to obtain her dental degree (D.D.S.) by graduating with honors from Loma Linda University. In dental practice for over 30 years, Dr Shahhal has demonstrated a strong dedication to the science and art of dentistry. Striving to offer the highest quality care dentistry offers, Dr. Shahhal has a strong commitment to continuing education and understands the difference it makes in your dental care. Dr. Shahhal genuinely cares about her patients and offers the most modern cosmetic dental care available by staying up to date with the latest techniques and taking continuing education courses. Dr. Shahhal has completed many courses on advanced cosmetic dentistry at the World’s leading Las Vegas Institute (LVI), including advanced courses in Occlusion and Neuromuscular Dentistry. Additionally, Dr. Shahhal is a certified dentist for the fabrication and placement of Lumineers® by Cerinate®. Dr. Rima C. Shahhal has received many awards for her commitment to outstanding dentistry including The Pierre Fouchard Academy, Candidate of Merit Omicron Kappa Upsilon, and The Quintessence Award for Academic Achievement. Dr. Shahhal is a member of American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and San Diego County Society Dental Association. After twenty–seven years as a dentist, I have treated thousands of patients and I continue to enjoy helping people. When I’m bringing a smile to the face of a young child, placing a nervous patient at ease, or simply giving someone a healthier and more beautiful smile, I know that I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else. I have seen my patients grow from children to adults, from daughters to mothers, from first graders to college grads–and nothing is more rewarding than treating them and their loved ones with the same care I treat my family.
