Dr. Niloofar Zarkesh, DDS, MS
PeriodonticsNPI: 1700976149
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Dr. Niloofar Zarkesh is a board-certified periodontist with over 20 years of experience helping patients in San Jose maintain healthy gums and beautiful smiles. She earned her dental degree in Iran and completed advanced training in periodontics and craniofacial biology at the University of Southern California, where she later taught other dentists. Dr. Zarkesh specializes in both surgical and non-surgical gum treatments, bone grafting, and cosmetic gum reshaping to enhance your smile. She believes every patient deserves personalized care that improves their oral health while building their confidence, and she uses the latest technology and proven techniques to create treatment plans that match your specific goals. Dr. Zarkesh is actively involved in her community, founded the nonprofit Perio4U to increase access to periodontal care, and is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- University Of California At Los AngelesInternship Hospital, 1994
- UclaInternship Hospital, 1994
- University Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineResidency Hospital, 1998
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) – National University of Iran, 1992
- Certificate in Periodontics & Master's in Craniofacial Biology – University of Southern California (USC), 1995–1998
- Preceptorship in Periodontics – University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 1993–1994
- UscResidency Hospital, 1998
Board Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
- Board-Certified Periodontist
Credential: DDS, MS
NPI registered: 10/14/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)
- California Dental Association (CDA)
- Santa Clara County Dental Society (SCCDS)
Beyond the Office
Founder and Clinical Director of Perio4U (established 2003)
President of Santa Clara County Dental Society (2019)
Former faculty member at USC Periodontics Residency Program
Organizer and speaker at Perio4U Continuing Education Center
Mentors dental professionals and supports collaborative treatment planning
Born and raised in Iran; moved to U.S. in early 1990s to pursue dental education
Lives in the Bay Area with her husband and two children (son and daughter)
Enjoys photography and snow skiing
Volunteers for the dental community
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