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