Dental Design Studio City
Professional. Gentle. Transparent. Fun. You’ll Love Us in Your Mouth!
Professional. Gentle. Transparent. Fun. You’ll Love Us in Your Mouth!

Five Reasons To Love Us
What’s better than one incredible dentist? TWO of them! Dr. Sako is an NYU grad and a dental consultant for
“The Doctors” nationally broadcast TV show. Dr. Taline is a USC grad and elected Ethics Chair of the San Fernando Valley Dental Society. With over 20 years of experience between them, you’ll feel super confident you’ve made the right choice. And your teeth will thank you too!
We’re not your old school dental office – we embrace technology and can be reached in many different ways. Have a question or an emergency? Dr. Sako and Dr. Taline love texting with new and existing patients! Just text our office number and one of the doctors or a friendly staff member will respond – even after hours!
We have some of the best technology in digital x-rays, cameras, and 3D scanners to allow for safe and thorough diagnostics. Headphones with Netflix or your choice of music are available in all of our rooms to help you forget you’re even at a dental office!
Our patients really do love us, and we have over 600 5-star Yelp and Google reviews to show it. Our dentists and staff go above and beyond to make sure your visit is as comfortable and customized to your needs as possible.
Dr. Sako on
"The Doctors"
Dr. Taline's bench-side manner is truly wonderful. She gave me a thorough exam, explained potential issues and proposed plan to address them, walked me through each step and my teeth feel great.
A.M.G.I've been seeing Dr. Sako and staff for about a year now and they are hands down THE BEST. They have it all – expertise, professionalism, positive energy, progressive technology, warm customer service, a sense of humor and a creative ambiance.
Rashi W.Dr. Taline is absolutely great! I definitely trust her knowledge and experience. Highly recommend her and her practice.
Mad A.Love love LOVE! For the first time in my life I can safely say I enjoy going to the dentist.
Stephanie E.You are in good hands with Dr. Sako. You will know from the minute you walk in that he is not only a dentist, but ultimately an artist. He is truly one of a kind…
Kevin S.Slide to See Before and After
Featured Services
VENEERS
Upgrade Your Smile!
Unhappy with the way your teeth look? Veneers might be for you! We can lightly shave away years of abuse from your teeth and cover them with a thin layer of porcelain to give you the look you’ve always wanted. Read More
INVISALIGN
Straighten Your Teeth!
Are your teeth crowded or out of alignment? Do you have spaces between them or maybe even an overbite? Invisalign clear aligners can help realign teeth, giving you a straighter and healthier looking smile. Read more
DENTAL IMPLANTS
Missing Tooth?
If you are missing a tooth or need one replaced, Dental Implants might be the answer! They have come a long way, they’re more affordable than ever, and in just a few visits you can have a brand new tooth (or teeth). Read more
Accepted Insurances
Frequently Asked Questions
We work with most PPO plans, including Delta Dental, MetLife, Cigna, Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield of California, Principal, and First Dental Health. The easiest way to know for sure is to text or call us at 818-538-8899 with your plan info and we’ll check your coverage before your first visit.
It’s more common than you’d think, and it doesn’t have to be a dealbreaker. We offer payment plans plus financing through CareCredit and Cherry to bring the cost of treatment within reach. Ask about it when you book and we’ll walk you through the actual numbers.
Yes, and people are always surprised by this one. Text our office number with a question or even a photo of a chipped tooth, and Dr. Sako, Dr. Taline, or someone on staff will get back to you. That includes after hours, which matters a lot when something breaks on a Saturday night.
Dr. Taline Kotchounian and Dr. Sako Karakozian. Dr. Taline is a USC grad and the elected Ethics Chair of the San Fernando Valley Dental Society. Dr. Sako went to NYU and has appeared as a dental consultant on the TV show “The Doctors.” Between them they’ve got over 35 years of experience.
Most things under one roof: cleanings, crowns and bridges, veneers, Invisalign, dental implants, dentures, wisdom teeth extractions, whitening, TMJ treatment, and sleep apnea appliances. We’re at 12265 Ventura Blvd, Suite 208, so we’re an easy drive from Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood, and most of the Valley.