Southern California Endodontics

Doctors and  

Staff

We currently have a well trained professional staff of seven. Richard manages our office and the business for Dr. Greiner. He can be found in the front and back office taking care of anything that comes up. Arlette, Allison and Amanda will answer all your questions, make appointments and process your insurance. Sydney, Heather and Michelle will make sure you are comfortable during your treatment time, assist the doctor, answer any of your questions and see to it that you receive the highest standard of dental care. Dr. Greiner, Dr. Hein and Dr. Soleimani will handle all your endodontic (root canal) concerns and any questions or treatment plans for implants will be handled by Dr. Greiner.

Our Team of Doctors

Dr. Joseph Greiner, DDS., MSD.
Dr. Greiner is a 1976 graduate of Cal State Fullerton where he recieved a bachelor's degree in Biology. In 1979 he graduated from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. While practicing dentistry in Boston, Massachusetts, he earned a specialty degree in Endodontics as well as a Masters Degree. After finishing specialty training at Boston University in 1981, he returned to Anaheim and established his own practice specializing in Endodontics. In 1999, Dr. Greiner spent the year researching local anesthetics at the National Institute of Health in Washington D.C. and in 2010 he became trained for Implant placement after a year-long course at Loma Linda University. He leads a month Study Club and frequently attends training classes. Dr. Greiner enjoys spending time with his wife and four children.

Dr. Gregory Hein, DDS.
Dr. Hein completed a Bachelor of Science in Bilogy at San Diego State University in 1977. He attended the University of Southern California School of Dentistry on an Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship and graduated in 1981. Dr. Hein was then commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Navy Dental Corp and practiced general dentistry for two years at the Marine Corp Recruiting Depot in San Diego and two more years aboard the USS Samuel Gompers as an emergency specialist. In 1985 he opted to enter private practice in San Diego. He practiced there until 1994 when he moved to Boston to attend the graduate Endodontic program and Boston University. In 1996, he completed his post-graduate training and was invited to join the team here in Anaheim and has practiced here since. Dr. Hein enjoys cycling, fishing and traveling to Idaho with his wife.

Dr. Farrah Soleimani, DDS.
Dr. Soleimani has been working in the dental field since 1987 when she was a Registered Dental Hygenist in Philadelphia. She then went on to the University of Southern California to complete her prerequisite studies for Dental School. Graduating from that university in 1994 with a Doctorate in Dental Surgery, she then graduated from Boston University in 1996 with her Post Doctorate in Endodontics. Dr. Soleimani has been part of Southern California Endodontics since 1998. She enjoys yoga, cycling, scuba diving and traveling with her husband.

Our Staff

Richard Reneer-Business Manager
Richard was born and raised in North Eastern Washington State. He lived in Romania for two years and Utah for four years before making Southern California his home in August of 2006. He has worked in Dentistry for eight years and has been in managment and consulting throughout that time. Richard enjoys exercising, the culinary and visual arts and spends his free time with his friends and family.

Arlette Benoit-Scheduling Coordinator
Arlette was born in Anaheim and raised in Garden Grove. She has worked in Customer Service for eleven years, six of those here at Southern California Endodontics. She is fluent in two languages. Arlette enjoys traveling and spending time with her friends and family.

Allison Sperber-Marketing Coordinator
Allison's backround is in customer service, recruiting and real estate. Her love of people and commitment to being service minded makes her a natural in marketing. She is active with her church  and enjoys cycling, scrapbooking, gardening and traveling. She has two daughters in college and two children at home.

Amanda Bolen-Financial Coordinator
Amanda recently moved to Southern California from Maryland and brings her extensive customer service experience here to our practice. She is excited to be in Southern California and plans to travel as much as possible with her fiance. We are sure her friends and family from Maryland will be making trips out here to visit her.

Sydney Doyle-Registered Dental Assistant
Sydney has been a registered dental assistant for over 20 years, fifteen of which working specifically with endodontics. She has been with Southern California Endodontics for the past two years. Sydney and her husband enjoy spending time at their home in the mountains and with their friends.

Heather Shane-Dental Assistant
Heather has been a dental assistant for Southern California Endodontics, off and on, since 2006. Her personality is delightful and the patients always comment on her ability to put them at ease. Heather enjoys photography and arts & crafts.

Michelle Ellis-Dental Assistant
Michelle was born and raised in Huntington Beach, California. After living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for twenty years, she has found her way back to Southern California. She has been a dental assistant for over fifteen years and makes a great addition to our patient oriented team. Michele enjoys running, outdoor activities and spending time with her four lovely children.

• "Dr. Hein and his assistant's funny stories kept me laughing and my mind off the procedure-thank you!"
  -Brigitte L.
• "Dr. Greiner was top notch, explained to me every step of the way. The best!"
  -Maryann S.