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Meet Dr. Sassan Kafayi

Welcome to SF Smile Doctor
Sassan Kafayi, DDS
Dr. Sassan Kafayi focuses his practice on the precision of a well-balanced bite and the ongoing care needed for healthy, beautiful teeth. Whether he’s performing cosmetic dental work or treating patients with TMJ, Dr. Kafayi is known for his meticulous attention to detail. He continually invests in state-of-the-art technology to ensure his patients receive the very best in modern dental care.
Dr. Kafayi earned his undergraduate degree in Molecular Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco in 1994. He currently serves as a part-time faculty member at the University of the Pacific, helping train the next generation of dentists.

As part of his ongoing commitment to professional development, Dr. Kafayi has completed numerous continuing education courses. Notably, he finished the rigorous two-year program at the world-renowned Foundation for Advanced Continuing Education (F.A.C.E.), where the focus is on diagnosing and treating TMJ and bite (occlusion) issues.
He is currently expanding his expertise in implant dentistry and writing an article for the California Dental Association Journal.
Dr. Kafayi is a proud member of several respected organizations, including:
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
San Francisco Dental Society
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Kafayi enjoys an active life with his two children. He spends his free time skiing, water skiing, swimming, and playing soccer.