The Whole Tooth About
Cyrous Sheikh, D.D.S., M.S.

Dr. Cyrous Sheikh enjoys working with children and adolescents, and has done so for over twenty years. 

When away from the office, Dr. Sheikh enjoys spending time with his family in Encinitas. His weekends are filled with volley ball tournaments for his daughter and flag football for his son. He enjoys the outdoors, some of his  hobbies include photography, hiking at Torrey Pines State Park, as well as fishing and camping with his children.

Dr. Sheikh received his D.D.S. in 1992 and his Master’s degree in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Minnesota in 1994. He practiced as an associate in different offices in Minnesota before relocating to San Diego. In 2000, he opened his own practice in Carlsbad.
But it isn’t like a medical career was completely out of character for Sheikh. His dad is a retired pediatrician and the good doctor says his father’s focus on his patients has influenced the way he practices dentistry.

“I have always aspired to the ‘old school’ approach that the primary goal of being a pediatric dentist is providing care to kids,” Dr. Sheikh said. “As a child, I remember my father answering the emergency calls at odd hours and that dedication is second nature for me. We need to be there for the kids.”

To that end, Dr. Sheikh has worked at Rady Children’s Hospital and, like his dad did so many years ago, shows up at odd hours to help patients with extreme dental emergencies.

In addition, Dr. Sheikh has taught other dental students the skills they need to be successful on the job, and he says being an instructor has given him an edge.

“As a lot of instructors can attest, residents make you stay sharp and the learning process works both ways – we discover answers together many times,” he said, adding that when he was teaching, he always kept a hand in “real world dentistry.”

San Diego County is a huge metropolitan area, but Dr. Sheikh still ascribes to the ideals of the small town dentist who puts patients first. The reason is simple: “Working with kids is the highlight of my job,” he said. “Kids are fun and simple and seeing them grow is amazing.”

 

Lily Workman, D.D.S.

Dr. Lily Workman is an orthodontist treating children and adults in the greater San Diego area with over half a decade of orthodontic experience, using the latest technology. She grew up in the Poway area, attending Mt. Carmel High School when she decided to pursue a career that makes people smile and increases their confidence. During high school, she was an active participant in the community as a trumpet musician in the San Diego Youth Symphony Orchestra, Civic Youth Orchestra, various ensembles at her high school, and was a student leader in ASB.

Dr. Workman graduated as a National Honor Student and traveled to New York to pursue a biology major and music performance minor at Vassar College, graduating with honors. She spent her junior year abroad at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland as a visiting medical student. During her college years, Dr. Workman volunteered in the health community, numerous musical ensembles, and as a tutor/research assistant in organic chemistry.

Dr. Workman attended dental school at the University of California, San Francisco, where she earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery. She was a national leader in the American Student Dental Association, received the Article of the Year Award for a national publication addressing access to care, was elected Who’s Who at UCSF by the Dean, presented scientific research at an international symposium, and was a musician with the local symphony. Dr. Workman also spent time in Washington D.C. as a lobbyist for the American Dental Association, particularly on issues of access to care. She spent her residency at Jacksonville University School of Orthodontics where she continued her extracurricular involvement with music and volunteering in the local community.

She is a board eligible member of the American Board of Orthodontics, and a member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, California Dental Association, San Diego Dental Society, and San Diego Orthodontic Study Club. Dr. Workman lectures on the local and national level about orthodontics.

Outside of work, Dr. Workman competes in body building, equestrian show jumping, and continues to play trumpet in various ensembles. She also enjoys being actively involved with her local church, athletic training center, and community by passionately supporting the arts in local middle and high schools. Dr. Workman is excited to be back in her local community and looks forward to serving her orthodontic patients with excellence.

Honors and Awards

  • Presentation of ABO standard patient case at the AAO 2009 Annual Meeting
  • Published orthognathic surgery case in the Jacksonville University Alumni newsletter, Feb 2009
  • Southern Association of Orthodontics Annual Meeting 2008, presentation of cone-beam CT research
  • National ASDA “Article of the Year Award” for publication on issues of access to care, awarded at ASDA National Annual Session, 2005
  • Published Front-Page article in ASDA NEWS, Nov 2004, “Access to Care: The Perpetual Negative Cycle”
  • American Student Dental Association Washington D.C. National Health Policy Externship, Summer 2004
  • Who’s Who in American College and Universities, UCSF 2003 and 2004
  • Dean’s Award for Research Symposium, UCSF School of Dentistry, 2003
  • IADR acceptance/invitation to present research at 2004 annual symposium in Hawaii, March 2004
  • UCSF Dental Research Day acceptance/invitation to present research at annual symposium, March 2004
  • Honors Graduate, B.A. Vassar College 2003