Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD
A Top Orthodontist in Los Angeles, Known for Exceptional Care and Expertise.
Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD, is one of the most respected dental specialists in the greater Los Angeles area. With over 35 years of experience, he focuses on treating TMJ disorders, sleep apnea, craniofacial pain, and gum disease. He holds triple board certifications — a rare achievement in the dental field. Dr. Ariz has spent more than 30 years teaching future dentists at the University of Southern California. He also lectures around the world and conducts active research to help patients find real, lasting relief, without surgery. He is currently accepting new patients at both of his Los Angeles locations.
(310) 826-3399
11600 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Awards & Certifications:
- Diplomate, American Board of Craniofacial Pain (DABCP)
- Diplomate, American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine (DABCDSM)
- Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (DABDSM)
- Fellow, International College of Dentists (FICD)
- Doctor-to-Doctor World’s Top 100 — recognized by peer physicians
- Program Director & Fundamentals Course Leader — American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
- Board Member, American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine (ABCDSM)
- Past President / Vice President & Scientific Chair — Iranian American Dental Association
- Member, American Academy of Periodontology
- Member, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Member, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- Member, American Academy of Osseointegration
- Member, Los Angeles County Medical Association
Education & Training:
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) — Boston University School of Dentistry, 1989
- Certification in Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Periodontics — Boston University, 1991
- Assistant Professor of Advanced Periodontics — Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California (30+ years)
- Extensive training in orthopedic craniofacial dysfunction and implantology
Why did we choose Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD as one of our Top Doctors?
Dr. Farshid Ariz stands out because he is one of the very few dentists in all of California who holds three separate board-level diplomate certifications , in Craniofacial Pain, Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine, and Dental Sleep Medicine. That kind of triple certification is extremely rare, and it means that Dr. Ariz brings a depth of knowledge to his patients that most other dental specialists simply cannot match. He does not just treat the symptoms you feel, he works to find the real cause of the problem and fix it at the root. That approach changes lives.
Top3Doctors.com also recognizes Dr. Ariz for his lifelong commitment to education and research. He has served as an Assistant Professor of Advanced Periodontics at the Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California for over 30 years. He lectures nationally and internationally, has been named to the Doctor-to-Doctor World’s Top 100 list by his own peers, and actively leads training programs at the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. When a doctor is trusted by other doctors to teach them, that says everything you need to know.
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