Skilled Dentist – Dallas, TX
Get to Know Dr. Shayan Azimi
In addition to providing a wide variety of hands-on services, Dr. Azimi strives to empower his patients through education. By helping someone understand their dental needs and how their oral and overall health are connected, he can enable them to not only take great care of their smile between appointments, but their entire bodies. To learn a little more about Dr. Azimi’s background and education, just read on below.
Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?
Dr. Azimi was inspired to become a dentist because of the negative experiences he had as a child that made him fearful of dental work. He hoped to create a more comfortable and welcoming experience for his patients so they could form a positive connection to dentistry and enjoy all of its benefits. On top of this, he always liked building things and problem solving.
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
After earning a degree in biomedical engineering from Arizona State University, Dr. Azimi received his dental degree from Nova Southeastern University. While in school, he went on multiple mission trips to Jamaica, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic to provide free dental care to the underprivileged populations.
Since finishing school, he has taken a lot of continuing education focused on dental implant dentistry, including courses through Live Dental Implant Training and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is also an active member of the American Dental Association as well as the Academy of General Dentistry.
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
Dr. Azimi and his family came to the United States from Iran in 2010 to find better opportunities, and he’s proud to be a first-generation doctor. While in dental school, he developed a passion for golf, and when he isn’t on the course, you’ll often find him working out, reading, or listening to various podcasts.
