Dr. Reza Riahi is a specialist in endodontics—the field of dentistry focused on treating tooth pain and saving teeth that might otherwise need to be removed. With 19 years of experience and advanced training from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Riahi is an expert in root canal therapy, retreatment, and treating cracked or injured teeth. He is actively involved in teaching the next generation of dentists at Harvard and is a past president of the Mid-Peninsula Dental Society. Dr. Riahi is accepting new patients in Palo Alto and is committed to using the latest techniques to help save your natural teeth.

Specialties

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EndodonticsPrimary
Root canal treatment and diseases of dental pulp

Education & Training

Harvard School Of Dental MedicineFellowship Hospital, 2007
University of the Pacific School of Dentistry (2001-2004) - Doctor of Dental Surgery, High Honors (Ranked 2nd in class of 138)
University Of The PacificMedical School, 2004
Harvard University School of Dental Medicine (2004-2007) - Masters in Medical Sciences and Certificate in Endodontics
San Jose State University (1992-1996) - Baccalaureate of Science in Systems Physiology, Baccalaureate of Art in Biochemistry, cum laude
San Jose State UniversityUndergraduate School, 1996

Board Certifications

Certificate in Endodontics (Harvard University School of Dental Medicine)

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 01/22/2007

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Areas of Focus

Root canal therapyEndodontic retreatmentApicoectomyCracked teethTraumatic injuriesRegenerative procedures

Professional Memberships

American Association of Endodontists (active member since 2004)
American Dental Association (active member since 2001)
California Dental Association (member since 2004)
Mid-Peninsula Dental Society (board member, President 2016)
Massachusetts Dental Society (member 2005-present)
Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU)
Phi Kappa Phi

Awards & Recognition

President of the Mid-Peninsula Dental Society (2016-present)
University of the Pacific Dean's Salutorian Award (June 2004)
University of the Pacific Clinical Excellence Award (June 2004)
California Dental Association Award (June 2004)
Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Membership (April 2004)
Phi Kappa Phi Membership (April 2004)
Delta Dental Student Leadership Award (April 2004)
Dentsply Student Research Competition - Third Place (May 2003)

Beyond the Office

Associate clinical instructor at Harvard School of Dental Medicine Postdoctoral Endodontic division

Advanced Head and Neck Anatomy instructor at Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Clinical instructor at Harvard School of Dental Medicine predoctoral clinic

Teaching assistant and remedial course instructor in Microbiology at University of the Pacific

Research conductor at Forsyth Institute in Boston (three years)

Student Community Outreach for Public Education (SCOPE) co-organizer and participant

Grew up in the Bay Area

Enjoys mountain biking, hiking, camping, traveling, photography, and soccer

Married to Dr. Minaj Naimi

Has three children: daughters Nava and Nadia, and son Navid

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