Dr. Fariba Kalantari is a distinguished Iranian American dentist, entrepreneur, and community leader based in Los Angeles, California. With over 30 years of experience in general and cosmetic dentistry, she is the owner and CEO of Famous Hollywood Dental Care, where she has been serving the Hollywood community since 2006
Dr. Kalantari earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University in New York in 1992, followed by a post-doctorate residency at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in 1993. She further enhanced her expertise by completing the Global Health Care Leaders Executive Education program at Harvard Medical School in 2023.
Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Kalantari has held several leadership positions, including Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce (2016–2017), President of the Los Angeles Dental Society, President of the California Dental Forum, and President of the Iranian-American Dental Association. Her contributions have been recognized with numerous accolades, such as the Merrit-Davis Award for outstanding service to the dental community and a U.S. flag flown over the Capitol in her honor.
Committed to philanthropy, Dr. Kalantari has participated in various charitable initiatives, including providing dental care to women in need through the Brighter Future Program (2006–2013) and offering essential dental services in impoverished communities during a mission trip to the Dominican Republic in 2015.
Over the years, she has also raised over $20,000 for the Smiles for Life Foundation, benefiting children in the Hollywood PAL community and around the world.
In addition to her dental career, Dr. Kalantari is an accomplished author and motivational speaker. She co-authored “You Can Overcome Anything” and was featured in “101 Messages from New York.” She has recently completed her memoir to inspire others to pursue their dreams.
Dr. Kalantari is also pursuing a pilot’s license, embodying her belief that “the sky is NOT the limit.” She finds solace in spending time at the beach, reflecting on her journey and the individuals who have inspired her.
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Pursuit of Freedom:
A Memoir of Resilience, Reinvention, and the Power of Dreams.
From the vibrant streets of Tehran to the dazzling lights of Hollywood, Pursuit of Freedom is the extraordinary true story of a woman who dared to rewrite her destiny.
Born in Iran amid a world of tradition and transformation, Fariba Kalantari’s early life was steeped in the warmth of
family, the richness of Persian culture, and the looming shadow of political upheaval. When revolution reshaped her homeland, she embarked on a life-changing journey, one that would test her courage, redefine her identity, and push her toward a future she never imagined.
With unwavering determination, she navigated the struggles of immigration, built a thriving career in dentistry, and embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood, all while carrying the echoes of her past. Through loss, love, and relentless ambition, Fariba’s story is a testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the unyielding pursuit of a life on her own terms.
A powerful and deeply personal memoir, Pursuit of Freedom will inspire anyone who has ever longed for a fresh start, dared to dream beyond borders, or fought to carve their own path in an unpredictable world.
On my terms, learning from each step along the way. It’s about the liberty to explore, to grow, and to carve a path that reflects who I am at my core.
“This journey has been a testament to the enduring truths found in our shared human experiences, celebrating the strength that comes from both heritage and the unexpected joys that arise amidst life’s most challenging moments.”
