Behnaz Cheikh DDS

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Dr. Behnaz Cheikh completed her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Minnesota in Genetics and Cellular Biology in 1987. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with distinction from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1994. While in private practice in San Francisco, she obtained her AEGD certificate from the University of California in San Francisco, UCSF with an emphasis in Hospital Dentistry and Oral Medicine.
Dr. Cheikh completed two years of Advanced Endodontic Residency at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, USC , where she received extensive training in microscopic endodontic treatment. She has been practicing as an Endodotist for the past 5 years
Dr. Cheikh enjoys snow skiing, traveling, playing the piano, painting, and reading in her leisure time. She is fluent in French and has had amazing life experiences traveling the world.
She is n active is a member of the American Association of Endodontists, American Dental Association and the California Dental Association.

The surgical operating microscope offers increased magnification and illumination for all procedures. Whether we are evaluating the outside surface of a tooth for a crack, locating miniscule root canals, removing a broken file from a root canal, ensuring the canals are thoroughly cleaned, or filling the root canal systems, the microscope benefits treatment. Even the smallest detail is brought clearly into view, not only for the doctor and assistant, but also for the patient via specially mounted video monitors.

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