The Practice

Learn more about our Monterey dental practice.

For over 40 years, our woman-led practice has been a trusted part of the Monterey Peninsula community.

Practiced since 1984

Four decades of careful, considered dentistry.

We combine state-of-the-art technology with a personal touch, ensuring our patients receive the best care in a warm, welcoming environment. Our commitment to excellence and genuine care for our patients' well-being has earned us a well-deserved reputation in the community.

Dr. Lois Lagier is committed to dental excellence and offers a comprehensive range of family and cosmetic dental services — including cleanings and exams, teeth whitening, tooth-colored fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, tooth extractions, and more.

In 2018, she was named the second-place winner for Best Dentist in the Monterey County Herald Reader's Choice Awards — a reflection of years of continuing education, advanced training, and a team that genuinely loves what it does.

Memberships

Monterey Bay Dental Society — Past Board of DirectorsActive
American Dental AssociationActive
California Dental AssociationActive
American Academy of Cosmetic DentistryActive
Licensed for Oral SedationActive

Specialist on staff

Dr. Tala Eftekhari, DDS

General, Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry

Dr. Tala Eftekhari grew up in Hannover, Germany, and moved to the United States 13 years ago. She is a proud Aggie, having earned her bachelor's degree from the University of California, Davis. She then attended dental school at the University of Southern California, where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband, whom she met in 2015; together, they have explored 19 countries and are now raising a young daughter. Another passion of hers is languages — Dr. Tala speaks fluent German, Farsi, and English, along with conversational Spanish and French.

Dr. Tala is an experienced and talented general dentist specializing in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Her priority is to provide the most advanced dental care in a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere. She stays current with the latest developments in dentistry and is known for her thorough and gentle care of patients of all ages.

A firm believer in preventive and conservative dentistry, Dr. Tala works closely with her patients to create lifelong dental care plans and relationships that encourage daily attention to dental health.