THE PRACTICE OF A. MICHAEL SODEIFI DMD, MD, MPH

oral & maxillofacial surgery in Saratoga, CA

Meet Dr. Michael Sodeifi

Dr. Sodeifi is a board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon who as been in practice since 2003. He completed his training in both Dentistry (DMD) and Medicine (MD). He obtained his dental training and masters in public health (MPH) at Harvard University. He then attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine where he also completed his General Surgery internship and residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. A Diplomat of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Sodeifi co-founded Silicon Valley Surgical Arts (SVSA) and San Francisco Surgical Arts (SFSA).

He maintains an active multidisciplinary referral based dental implant surgery and general oral and maxillofacial surgery practice, which applies cutting edge technology in management of complex cases. His scope of practice includes the full scope of advance and complex procedures in oral and maxillofacial surgery including management of both hard and soft tissue defects. He has pioneered techniques in immediate implant placement and provisionalization in order to maintain aesthetic morphology of soft tissue and comfort for patients. He attributes his extensive background in maxillofacial reconstruction and trauma surgery, both from residency training and then his previous practice in the midwest as having led to the development of his skills in complex implant surgical cases. He works very closely with his referring doctors to optimize care for their patients. Despite his busy schedule his continues to teach as an assistant professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Pacific in San Francisco.

BOARD CERTIFICATION

Diplomate American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Dental School (D.M.D.)

Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Medical School (M.D.)

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Masters in Public Health (M.P.H.)

Harvard University School of Public Health

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Chief Resident

Resident in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Internship in General Surgery

ACADEMIC AFFILIATION

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

 University of Pacific, San Francisco, CA

UNDERGRADUATE TRAINING

Bachelors in Chemistry

University of South Florida

HIGH SCHOOL

John Curtis Christian Schools, New Orleans, LA

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member American Medical Association

Fellow American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Member California Dental Association

Member Santa Clara Dental Society

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

California Dental License

California General Anesthesia Permit