Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Maggie Abadan and Dr. Zahraa Ahmad bring compassionate, skilled dental care to families across Carmel Valley and greater San Diego.
Founder & Lead Dentist
Dr. Maggie Abadan, DDS
The Gentle Dentistry of Carmel Valley · San Diego, CA
Dr. Maggie Abadan founded The Gentle Dentistry of Carmel Valley with a singular mission: to provide the highest level of dental care in an environment where every patient feels genuinely welcomed and cared for. With over 10 years of clinical experience, she has built a reputation for exceptional skill paired with a warm, empathetic approach.
Dr. Abadan is passionate about helping patients who have avoided dentistry due to fear or anxiety. Her calm demeanor, thorough explanations, and commitment to patient comfort have earned her over 431 five-star Google reviews — and a loyal patient community throughout Carmel Valley, Del Mar, and greater San Diego.
She offers a comprehensive range of services — from routine family care and pediatric dentistry to advanced cosmetic procedures, dental implants, laser treatments, and facial aesthetics including Botox for TMJ and wrinkle fillers. Dr. Abadan stays at the forefront of dental technology through ongoing continuing education.
10+
Years Experience
4.8★
Google Rating
431+
Five-Star Reviews
31
Services Offered
Associate Dentist
Dr. Zahraa Ahmad
The Gentle Dentistry of Carmel Valley · San Diego, CA
Dr. Zahraa Ahmad joined The Gentle Dentistry of Carmel Valley because she shares the same conviction Dr. Abadan built the practice on: patients deserve a dentist who actually listens. She quickly earned a reputation of her own — particularly among patients who were nervous, and children who had never had a positive dental experience before.
Her approach is deliberate. She explains each step before doing it. She watches for signs of discomfort and adjusts. She asks questions and waits for real answers. Patients who came in braced for a difficult appointment often walk out saying it was the easiest one they've had. That is not an accident.
Dr. Ahmad's expertise covers the full spectrum of general, cosmetic, and preventive care. She sees patients from Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Torrey Pines, Rancho Santa Fe, and throughout North San Diego — and she's proud to be the dentist families drive past other offices to see.
Why Patients Love Our Team
Both doctors share the same philosophy: dentistry should be comfortable, transparent, and personalized. Our office is designed to feel welcoming — from the warm team to the modern treatment rooms.
4.8★
Average Google Rating
431+
Patient Reviews
2
Dedicated Doctors
31
Services Under One Roof
Accepting New Patients
Your first visit will change how you think about dentistry.
That's not a promise we make lightly — it's what patients tell us after their first appointment. Same-week appointments usually available. No pressure, no judgment, no hidden costs.