Roman Fabian

Dr. Roman Fabian was my dentist for more than 35 years, but he was so much more than that to me. He graduated from dental school the year I was born, and from the time I was young, he became someone I trusted completely. My dental history has not been simple. Broken teeth from a car accident decades ago, TMJ, crowns, root canals, extractions, and the ongoing challenge that I metabolize numbing medication very quickly. Through every procedure, he was patient, gentle, and incredibly attentive. He always listened. He always adjusted. He always made sure I felt safe. Ironically, we had only recently finished a long list of dental work that covered two full pages. It had taken years of trust and commitment to work through it all together. I am so grateful we did. His office became a place of comfort for me. I can remember falling asleep in his chair more than once while the drill was running. That kind of trust does not happen by accident. It happens because someone shows up consistently, with kindness and skill, year after year. He treated me not just as a patient, but as a person and a fellow business owner. We shared conversations about life, about work, and about my dad, who also spent many hours in his chair over the decades. Those shared memories will always be special to me. I also admired his love of teaching and mentoring future dentists through his work at UCLA. He cared deeply about passing on his knowledge, and that generosity reflected who he was at his core. I will miss his gentle touch, his calm reassurance, and the warmth of the team he built around him. Thank you, Dr. Fabian, for caring for my family and me for so many years. You were a steady, trusted presence in my life, and you will be deeply missed.