AboutMarina Dental Care
At Marina Dental Care, Dr. Rios leads a team dedicated to providing quality dental care through a comprehensive, patient-centered approach. We are glad you found us and are here to help with your oral health needs in a professional and welcoming setting. By prioritizing clear communication and attentive service, we aim to make your dental visits comfortable and effective. Patients in Los Angeles and nearby cities choose our practice for routine care and various dental services delivered with care and respect.
Our practice is conveniently situated at 12732 W Washington Blvd Unit D in Los Angeles, CA 90066, making it easy for patients from surrounding communities to access quality dental care. Dr. Rios and the team focus on building trust through thoughtful, individualized attention at every appointment. We understand the importance of feeling at ease when addressing oral health, and we work to ensure each visit is positive and stress-free. Our commitment to patient comfort and clear explanations helps foster lasting relationships with those we serve. Many patients continue to return because they value the consistent, respectful care they receive here. We welcome you to experience the dependable service our patients appreciate—call (310) 499-2944 today.
Dr. Marina Rios, DDS
Dr. Marina Rios founded her private dental practice on March 10, 2005, originally located near the corner of Centinela Avenue and Washington Boulevard. In 2008, she relocated the practice to its current location, where she has proudly served patients and families from Mar Vista, Culver City, Playa Vista, Marina del Rey, and the surrounding communities ever since.
Dr. Rios earned her dental degree from F.O.N.F. which is now known as the Universidade Federal Fluminense in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for providing gentle, compassionate, and personalized dental care. Her dedication to patient comfort and satisfaction is reflected in the many positive reviews she has received on Google and Yelp.
Believing that every patient deserves honest guidance and exceptional care, Dr. Rios takes the time to listen to her patients' concerns, thoroughly explain their treatment options, and develop individualized care plans tailored to their needs. She is committed to offering advanced, evidence-based dentistry while maintaining a conservative approach, recommending only the treatments that are truly necessary to achieve the best long-term outcomes. Her integrity, attention to detail, and genuine concern for her patients have earned the trust of generations of families in the community.
Outside the office, Dr. Rios enjoys living an active and creative lifestyle. She loves bicycling, watching movies, organizing spaces, crocheting, and traveling to new destinations. She is the proud mother of two grown daughters and a devoted "grandmother" to her beloved four-legged grandson, Rio, a rescued Greyhound from Australia.
Dr. Karina Palillo, DDS
For Dr. Karina Palillo, dentistry is about more than just high-quality treatment. It is about building trust. A Southern California native, Dr. Palillo traded the West Coast for the East Coast to earn her dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, but the call of home was too strong to resist.
Dr. Palillo’s primary mission is to ease patient discomfort and alleviate dental anxiety, ensuring that even the most nervous patients feel completely at ease in the chair. Combining a gentle touch with a commitment to clinical excellence, she delivers personalized care tailored to each individual. She is also happy to converse with patients in Spanish.
Outside the office, Dr. Palillo loves to embrace the California lifestyle, whether that means a relaxing day at the beach, traveling somewhere new, or embarking on local culinary adventures at new restaurants.
Dr. Giancarlo Malerba, DDS
Dr. Giancarlo Malerba is a dedicated general dentist committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality dental care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. A graduate of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, he combines advanced clinical training with a compassionate, patient-centered approach to help patients achieve healthy, confident smiles.
Dr. Malerba believes that exceptional dentistry starts with listening. He takes the time to understand each patient’s goals, educate them about their treatment options, and develop personalized care plans that prioritize both long-term oral health and overall well-being. Whether a patient is visiting for a routine preventive exam or a more complex restorative procedure, he strives to make every appointment a positive and stress-free experience.
Known for his gentle chair-side manner and attention to detail, Dr. Malerba enjoys building lasting relationships with patients and helping individuals of all ages feel confident about their oral health. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he is proud to serve a diverse community and ensure every patient feels heard, understood, and cared for.
Outside the office, Dr. Malerba enjoys traveling, soccer, snowboarding, trying new food, golfing, running, and staying active. He is committed to lifelong learning and regularly pursues continuing education to stay current with the latest advancements in dentistry, allowing him to provide the highest standard of care to his patients.
Hilary Flanary
Registered Dental Hygienist
Afsaneh (Sophia) Nsrolahie-Chimeh
Registered Dental Hygienist
Airel Harte
Registered Dental Hygienist
Marcia Nagai
Dental Assistant
Leslie Pena
Dental Assistant
Edwin Mata
Dental Assistant
Karla Ochoa
Front Office
Billy Rios
Office Manager