Dr. Farshid Sanavi received his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine and completed his post-doctoral training as a Research Fellow at the University of Rochester. He received training in his specialty, Periodontics and Pathology, as a Research Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine.

Currently Assistant Professor of Periodontics and Research Coordinator of the Implant Research Center at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Sanavi has been affiliated with that university since 1979, serving in a variety of clinical and faculty positions, including Research Specialist, Clinical Associate and Research Associate. He is also a member of the surgical faculty at the university’s Implant Center.

Dr. Sanavi is the author of many highly regarded articles and abstracts. When away from the office he spends his time with his lovely wife, entertaining teenage son, and two little Yorkies.