Dr. Sahar Shafi is a board-certified periodontist with 18 years of experience helping patients in Los Angeles maintain healthy gums and teeth. She specializes in advanced techniques like minimally invasive procedures, soft tissue grafting, and bone grafting to restore your smile. Dr. Shafi trained at top institutions including UCLA and uses cutting-edge technology like laser dentistry to provide the best results. She believes in explaining everything clearly so you understand your treatment plan, and she's dedicated to staying current with the latest advances in her field. Dr. Shafi is accepting new patients and also teaches at the UCLA School of Dentistry.

Specialties

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PeriodonticsPrimary
Treatment of gum disease and dental implants

Education & Training

Periodontal Surgery and Implantology residency, UCLA
One-year residency, Sepulveda Veterans Affairs Medical Center, North Hills, California
Bachelor of Science in Biology, California State University, Fresno (summa cum laude)
Res 4-uclaMedical School, 2007
Ucsf FresnoUndergraduate School, 2002
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Board Certifications

Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology

Credential: D.D.S.

NPI registered: 11/18/2008

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Areas of Focus

Minimally invasive proceduresFlapless extractionsSoft tissue grafting microsurgeryBone graftingRegenerative proceduresFull-mouth rehabilitationEsthetic periodontal plastic surgerySinus augmentationsImmediate and delayed implant placementPeriodonticsDental implantsTeeth cleaningTMJOral cancer screening

Technology & Equipment

Laser dentistry
Chao Pinhole® Technique
State-of-the-art office

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Periodontology
American Board of Periodontology
California Society of Periodontology
California Dental Association
West Los Angeles Dental Society

Beyond the Office

Lecturer and instructor at the UCLA School of Dentistry in Los Angeles, California

Enjoys international excursions

Enjoys meal-prepping for her family

Practices yoga

Enjoys reading

Values time with friends and family

Currently resides in West Los Angeles with her husband

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