Dr. Farshid Sanavi, D.M.D., PH.D.
PeriodonticsNPI: 1356469043
About This Provider
Dr. Farshid Sanavi is a board-certified periodontal specialist with 19 years of experience treating gum disease and dental implants in Elkins Park, PA. He earned his dental degree and certificate in periodontics from the University of Pennsylvania, where he also completed a PhD studying how infections affect bone health—research that directly benefits his patients today. Beyond his practice, Dr. Sanavi teaches the next generation of dental specialists at Temple University and shares his expertise as a lecturer around the world. Patients appreciate him as the calm, thoughtful voice in the office who combines the latest clinical research with compassionate care. When he's not treating patients or teaching, Dr. Sanavi enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and their Yorkie.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Post-doctoral Research Fellow, University of Rochester
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), University of Pennsylvania
- Certificate in Periodontics, University of Pennsylvania
- PhD, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Pathology (immunopathology and mechanisms of bone destruction in the presence of infection)
Credential: D.M.D., PH.D.
NPI registered: 03/27/2007
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Dental Research
- American Academy of Periodontology
- Academy of Osseointegration
Awards & Recognition
- George Costlet Award, University of Pennsylvania
- Chase Award, University of Pennsylvania
Beyond the Office
Clinical Professor teaching post-doctoral students at Temple University (since 1979)
Author of articles, abstracts, and book chapters
National and international lecturer on Clinical Periodontology topics
Spends time with his wife, son, and Yorkie when away from work
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