Dr. Christine Hayashi is a board-certified periodontist with 19 years of experience caring for patients in San Jose. She specializes in treating gum disease and creating beautiful smiles through procedures like gingival grafting, bone grafting, and esthetic gum recontouring. Dr. Hayashi earned her dental degree in Iran and completed advanced training in periodontics at UCLA and USC, where she later taught future specialists. She believes every patient deserves respectful, personalized care using the latest technology and evidence-based techniques to improve both oral health and confidence. Dr. Hayashi is an active member of the dental community and currently serves as president of the Santa Clara County Dental Society.

Specialties

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PeriodonticsPrimary
Treatment of gum disease and dental implants

Education & Training

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) — National University of Iran, 1992
Preceptorship in Periodontics — University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 1993–1994
Certificate in Periodontics & Master's in Craniofacial Biology — University of Southern California (USC), 1995–1998

Board Certifications

Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology

Credential: DDS,MS

NPI registered: 01/05/2007

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Areas of Focus

Esthetic gingival recontouringGingival graftingSurgical and non-surgical periodontal therapyTooth extractionsBone graftingRidge augmentationDental implant placementPreservation of natural teeth

Professional Memberships

American Dental Association (ADA)
American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)
California Dental Association (CDA)
Santa Clara County Dental Society (SCCDS)

Beyond the Office

President of Santa Clara County Dental Society (2019)

Former faculty member at USC Periodontics Residency Program

Founder and Clinical Director of Perio4U Continuing Education Center

Mentors young dental professionals

Volunteering for the dental community

Born and raised in Iran, moved to U.S. in early 1990s

Lives in Bay Area with husband and two children (son and daughter)

Enjoys photography, snow skiing, and volunteering

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