Dentistry and medicine under one roof
From your heart to your smile.
A dentist and an internal medicine physician — husband and wife — caring for Folsom from the same office. Your teeth and the rest of you, looked after by two doctors who talk to each other.
Dr. Rahimi and Dr. Nasr, Suite 400, East Bidwell.
Two doctors, one address
Husband and wife. D.D.S. and M.D. One roof.
Most people see their dentist and their doctor in different buildings, and the two rarely speak. At 825 E Bidwell St, they’re a few steps apart, and they’ve worked side by side for decades.
- Your dentist
- Dr. Hamid Nasr, D.D.S.
- 30 years in dentistry, 26 in Folsom. Implants, same-day crowns, cosmetic and family care. Member, American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
- Meet Dr. Nasr
- Your physician
- Dr. Sholeh Rahimi, M.D., Ph.D.
- Board-certified in internal medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine). M.D. and Ph.D., University of Freiburg; residency, University of Nevada School of Medicine. Trains nursing and physician-assistant students from UC Davis and University of the Pacific.
- Folsom Medical Center: (916) 755-5991
Why it matters
Your mouth is part of your body. Your care should be, too.
Gum health, blood sugar, blood pressure, the medications you take, and how well you heal are all connected. When your dentist and your physician can talk the same day, those connections get noticed, and your care is planned around the whole picture.
The mouth–body connection
Six places where your dental health and your overall health meet
Heart
Gum disease and heart disease are linked. The American Heart Association says gum disease hasn't been proven to cause heart disease, but the two share risk factors, so both deserve attention.
Blood sugar
Diabetes can make gum disease more severe and slower to heal, and gum disease can make diabetes harder to manage. Treating gum disease may help lower blood sugar over time.
Medications
Many common prescriptions cause dry mouth, which raises cavity risk. Blood thinners matter before an extraction or implant.
From your heart to your smile
Bones
Some osteoporosis medications carry a rare jaw-healing risk after extractions or implants. Your full history shapes the plan.
Blood pressure
Blood pressure is checked before dental treatment. A high reading is worth a conversation with your physician.
Pregnancy
Hormones make gums more prone to inflammation. Routine dental care during pregnancy is safe and recommended.
How it works
Two practices, working as one team
- 1
Tell us your health history
Your conditions, medications, and recent labs shape your dental plan.
- 2
The doctors talk
When it matters for your care, your dentist and your physician talk directly, a few steps apart.
- 3
Safer, better-planned care
Surgery timed around your medications, gum care matched to your blood sugar, nothing missed.
Where it makes a difference
Planning implants with diabetes
Blood-sugar control affects how well implants heal. Your implant timeline can be planned around your physician's view of your latest numbers.
On a blood thinner and need an extraction
Never stop a blood thinner on your own. Your dentist and your prescribing physician agree on a safe plan before surgery day.
New medication, sudden dry mouth
Many prescriptions reduce saliva and raise cavity risk. Your dentist can protect your teeth, and your physician can review whether an alternative makes sense.
Dental treatment that often benefits most from this teamwork: dental implants, full-arch implants, root canals, and gum care and cleanings.
Frequently asked questions
Medical and dental care together: your questions
Do I have to be a patient of both doctors?
No. Many patients see only Dr. Nasr for dental care or only Dr. Rahimi for medical care. If your physician is elsewhere, Dr. Nasr works with them too. Having both in one office simply makes coordination faster when your health and your dental care overlap.
Can I see Dr. Rahimi for primary care?
Dr. Rahimi is a board-certified internal medicine physician who cares for adults. For new-patient appointments and insurance questions, call Folsom Medical Center at (916) 755-5991. Dental appointments are booked separately at (916) 983-8777 or online.
Do the two practices share my records?
Each practice keeps its own records. When your care calls for it, the doctors share the information they need, as privacy law allows. If you'd like records sent from one office to the other, just ask either front desk.
Is gum disease really connected to heart disease?
The two are linked. The American Heart Association has said gum disease is associated with heart and blood-vessel disease, but that it hasn't been proven to cause it; they share risk factors like smoking and diabetes. Healthy gums are worth having either way.
Are medical and dental insurance billed together?
No. Dental care is billed to your dental plan and medical care to your health plan, by each practice. Both front desks can check your benefits before your visit.
Where are you?
Both practices are at 825 E Bidwell St, Suite 400, Folsom, CA 95630, in the same suite, with plenty of parking right in front. From El Dorado Hills it's about a 15-minute drive via US-50.
Sources
- American Heart Association statement on periodontal disease and atherosclerotic vascular disease (summary, American College of Cardiology)
- CDC — Diabetes and oral health
- ADA MouthHealthy — Dry mouth
- American College of Prosthodontists — Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw
- American Dental Association — Pregnancy and oral health
From your heart to your smile.
Book a dental visit online or call (916) 983-8777. For the medical office, call Folsom Medical Center at (916) 755-5991.
Dental emergency? Call (916) 983-8777 now.