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Jochen P. Pechak, DDS, MSD, is a Periodontist at Perio & Implant Center of Monterey Bay and Silicon Valley, with locations in Sunnyvale and Monterey, California.

Originally from Germany, Dr. Pechak first began his path toward a career in medicine by enrolling at the University of Padova School of Medicine in Italy in 1987. He later transferred to Ludwig‑Maximilian‑University School of Medicine in Munich, Germany, where he completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1994. After graduation, he practiced dentistry for several years in Munich before being accepted into a prestigious program as one of only three international students in a three-year postdoctoral program in periodontics and implantology at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Pechak received his specialty certificate in periodontics and a Master of Science in Periodontics from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, in 2000, graduating top of his class. Upon graduation, he was invited to join the full-time faculty as a clinical instructor at the dental school, and he was later invited to address the alumni of Tufts School of Dental Medicine in September 2009.

Along with his board certification in periodontics and dental implant surgery, Dr. Pechak is certified in advanced technologies utilizing plasma technology, as well as dental lasers. One of his passions is integration of virtual reality to improve the precision of dental implant placement with guided surgery which means shorter appointments and eliminates guesswork. He has also published several articles in dental journals, and lectured to many audiences around the world. Dr. Pechak’s research was also presented at a conference American Academy of Periodontology and Academy of Osseointegration.

He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, California Society of Periodontists, Academy of Osseointegration, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Monterey Bay Dental Society, Mid‑Peninsula Dental Society, and Seattle Study Club.

Dr. Pechak remains at the forefront of leveraging minimally invasive utilizing state-of-the art technology in his field. He was recognized on the front cover of The Monterey County Herald in 2010 for his breakthrough technology utilizing plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF). He is also one of few board-certified periodontists using an FDA-approved laser periodontal therapy (known as LANAP laser treatment) in Monterey County.

Committed to the pursuit of higher education, Dr. Pechak is the founder and director of the Monterey Bay-Salinas Study Club, a local forum of Monterey County dental professionals that focuses on raising the level of dental care and expertise in the community. Dr. Pechak lives with his wife and their beautiful twin boys in the Monterey Bay, California.

Dr. Herman grew up in West Monroe, Louisiana. She attended West Monroe High School, then earned a Bachelor’s in biochemistry with a minor in chemistry from Louisiana State University. While studying there, she received the Chancellor’s Future Leaders in Research Scholarship, the Centennial Scholarship, and was named to the LSU Alumni Association Top 100 Scholars list. Dr. Herman received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from LSU School of Dentistry in 2016. She went on to complete her residency in periodontics there in 2019, where she served as the chief resident. 

To maintain her professional credentials and stay up with the latest advances in periodontics, Dr. Herman maintains memberships with the American Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, American Association for Dental Research, Louisiana Dental Association, and New Orleans Dental Association.

Dr. Herman has extensive leadership and volunteer experience. As Community Service Chair for the LSUHSC dental class of 2016, she organized community service opportunities for members of her class, including fundraisers, food drives, and Habitat for Humanity service. Dr. Herman has volunteered for both the New Orleans and the Louisiana Missions of Mercy and provided dental services and supplies to adults and children in the mountain communities of Guatemala through LSU Global Healing. She served as clinic co-coordinator at the Ozanam Inn in New Orleans, working with medical students to provide free health and dental care for the homeless.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Herman enjoys cooking and fishing and is a lifelong Saints and LSU fan. She especially loves spending time with her sweet dog, Olive.

With over 40 years experience in oral surgery and periodontics, Dr. Victor Terranova has placed thousands of implants. Here he discusses stem cell therapy using PRP for dental implants, multiple dental implants and full mouth reconstruction and the dangers of periodontal disease.

With over 40 years experience in oral surgery and periodontics, Dr. Victor Terranova has placed thousands of implants. Here he discusses stem cell therapy using PRP for dental implants, multiple dental implants and full mouth reconstruction and the dangers of periodontal disease.

Dr. Beydoun, our periodontist, has been successfully practicing periodontics and dental implantology for over 18 years. He initially received his DMD degree from Boston University in 1994. He then completed 3 years of rigorous training in Periodontics and dental implants, in addition to a Master of Science degree in Oral Biology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Beydoun accomplished the prestigious and demanding step of becoming a Board Certified Periodontist and dental implantologist in 1997. Currently, he serves as a part-time clinical professor at Rutgers University. Dr. Beydoun takes a special interest in the field of esthetic periodontics and dental implants. Therefore, he is constantly working to enhance his knowledge and technical skills in those areas by attending CE courses and specialty conferences, including the field of Laser dentistry.

Sahar Shafi, DDS, is a board-certified periodontist at Santa Monica Bay Dental, located in Santa Monica, California. She’s an expert in minimally invasive procedures such as flapless extractions, soft tissue grafting microsurgery, bone grafting, and regenerative procedures. She’s also a trained professional in full-mouth rehabilitation involving esthetic periodontal plastic surgery, sinus augmentations, and immediate and delayed implant placement.

Dr. Shafi earned her Bachelor of Science in biology from California State University, Fresno, summa cum laude. She then received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She continued on her quest for learning by completing a one-year residency at Sepulveda Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in North Hills, California, followed by a periodontal surgery and implantology residency at UCLA.

To stay on the cutting-edge of dentistry, she’s a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. She also maintains active memberships of the American Academy of Periodontology, American Board of Periodontology, California Society of Periodontology, California Dental Association, and the West Los Angeles Dental Society. In addition, as an advocate for education, she’s a lecturer and instructor at the UCLA School of Dentistry in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Shafi currently resides in West Los Angeles with her husband and thoroughly enjoys many interests that include international excursions, meal-prepping for her family, yoga, enjoying a really good book, and being with friends and family.

Dr. Shafi offers the best care for her patients and is dedicated to remaining at the forefront of her field to provide patients with successful results. She looks forward to welcoming existing and new patients at Santa Monica Bay Dental.

Dr. Louis Franzetti has built his reputation based on clinical excellence, meticulous attention to detail and unparalleled personalized commitment to each patient.

The scope of his practice includes a full range of Periodontal and Implant services:

• Periodontal Diagnosis and Treatment planning
• Dental Implant Surgery
• Bone Regeneration
• Sinus Elevation
• Soft Tissue Grafting
• Management of advanced cases

Dr. Franzetti received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Georgetown University in 1987. He completed his specialty training in Periodontics and Oral Diagnosis at Farleigh Dickinson University in 1990. Dr. Franzetti served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Periodontics at New York University, School of Dentistry from 1991-1999.

Born and raised in Brooklyn and now residing in Manhattan, Dr. Franzetti initially worked alongside his father, Dr. Joseph Franzetti, in his practice at One Hanson Place.

Dr. Franzetti opened his Manhattan practice in 1994, now located on East 61th St at Park Avenue to serve his growing patient base in Manhattan.

Periodontist of Weston is a state-of-the-art periodontal practice led by Tamir Segal, DMD, in Weston, Florida serving Miramar, Cooper City, and Pembroke Pines, FL areas. He and his outstanding team focus on periodontics, and the practice also employs implant specialists. Dr. Segal is fluent in French, enhancing communication and comfort for French-speaking patients. 

The Periodontist of Weston providers care for patients 12 and older in a comfortable, welcoming setting. They take an integrative, holistic, encompassing approach to treatments. Some cutting-edge service offerings include emergency dentistry, crown lengthening, gum grafting and scaling, root scaling, and sinus lifts.

Dr. Segal and his team also provide sedation dentistry, wisdom teeth extractions, and other oral health procedures. He specializes in periodontal (gum) surgery, including frenectomy, gingivectomy, osseous surgery, and more.

The highly trained periodontal specialists at Periodontist of Weston have many years of experience improving the oral health of patients struggling with tooth decay, infections, gum disease, and other troublesome oral health problems.

They compassionately welcome patients to the practice and look forward to exceeding their periodontal needs, making each smile healthy, vibrant, and beautiful.

Call the office today or use the online booking feature to schedule a consultation at Periodontist of Weston.

About Dr. Prokopets

Eugenia Prokopets, DDS, MSD, is a board-certified Periodontist and Dental Implant Specialist who uses minimally invasive periodontal and implant microsurgery techniques to improve patients' oral health. Dr. Prokopets completed a three-year residency and a Master’s degree in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at Louisiana State University. Dr. Prokopets received training in all aspects of implants including:

esthetic implant surgery

sinus elevation 

esthetic gum grafting 

bone grafting 

microsurgery 

full mouth implant rehabilitation

In addition, Dr. Prokopets’ training allows her to provide IV sedation for dental anxiety, and is one of the only Periodontists in the Washington DC area providing this service. She is also the only periodontist performing microsurgery using a highly specialized microscope in the states of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC.  

Dr. Prokopets is extremely passionate about improving the overall health and esthetics of your smile. Using Botox and Fillers, she can correct and enhance your smile and facial features. Call (301) 941-0525 or make an appointment online today with Dr. Eugenia Prokopets at her office in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Originally from Poltava, Ukraine, Dr. Prokopets is a 4th generation female dentist in her family. Growing up in Scottsdale, Arizona, she received her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Arizona State University. Dr. Prokopets earned her DDS at Marquette University, in Milwaukee, before obtaining advanced training in General Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, and Oral Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.

Jeremy Owyoung, DDS, is a skilled periodontist at Vartanian Dental Group in Mission Viejo, California. He specializes in treating and maintaining the gums, bones, and tissue that support your teeth. 

A graduate of the University of California, San Diego, Dr. Owyoung graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, and Management Science. He then received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Southern California’s School of Dentistry (USC).

Upon completing dental school, Dr. Owyoung trained at the University of California, San Francisco, to achieve his specialty certificate in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. During this time, he also earned a master’s degree in Biomaterials and Oral Biology. He has published literature on various topics, including chronic disease prevention, oral health promotion, dental biomaterials, and oral implantology.

Dr. Owyoung is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a recognized specialty of the American Dental Association.

When he’s not fixing smiles, Dr. Owyoung enjoys mountain biking, music, and digital photography. He also enjoys NBA basketball and cheering for his favorite college football team -- USC!

Juan Carlos Mendoza, DMD, MS, is a periodontist with a deep commitment to oral health. At Denta Springs in Coral Springs, Florida, Dr. Mendoza is dedicated to helping patients achieve their best smiles. 

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dr. Mendoza's academic journey began at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Science Campus in San Juan. Driven by an aspiration to specialize in periodontics, he advanced his studies at the prestigious University of Louisville in Kentucky. Here, Dr. Mendoza honed his skills and acquired specialized training in periodontics, enabling him to provide top-quality periodontal care to his patients.

Dr. Mendoza's expertise lies in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease. He is dedicated to ensuring his patients maintain healthy, radiant smiles. Dr. Mendoza's commitment to excellence in periodontal care has been the cornerstone of his practice, allowing him to offer the highest standards of treatment and patient care.

Dr. Mendoza's approach is patient-centric, focusing on individualized care plans that address specific needs and conditions. By staying updated with the latest advancements in periodontal techniques and treatments, he strives to provide the most effective and innovative solutions for patients.

Dr. Richert prioritizes his clinical approach to meet the comprehensive needs of his patients while providing transparent and optimal treatment care plan options. His decade of experience compliments the diversity of clientele within our Bay Area communities.

As a native of Mesa, Arizona, Dr. Richert received his bachelor's degree in Biology from Arizona State University. He continued his graduate education at the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, earning a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree.

Following his graduate training, Dr. Richert completed his residency in periodontics and implantology at the Texas A&M College of Dentistry. In addition to his residency certificate in periodontics, Dr. Richert earned a Master of Science in Oral Biology (MS).

Dr. Richert relocated to Seattle, Washington to gain exposure within a large, private periodontal group. He then accepted a faculty position at the UNLV College of Dental Medicine in Las Vegas, NV, serving as the primary periodontal and implant surgeon for the pre-doctoral and graduate-level programs. While Dr. Richert loved teaching, he had always dreamt of living in California, and made his way. He spent the last four years in private practice in Lafayette, CA. As much as Dr. Richert liked the Bay Area, he much preferred his weekend getaways to Santa Cruz.

Dr. Richert currently resides in Pleasure Point with his partner, Emma. In his free time, he enjoys going on adventures with their Jack Highland Terrier Max, and together, heading to the mountains for snowboarding. His passion for playing guitar, Muay Thai, and surfing gives him balance in his personal time, to then provide optimal care when professionally treating his patients.

Dr. Debra Westervelt is originally from Hemet, a small town in Southern California. In her early years of college, she found a passion in healthcare where she felt she could best impact her community and graduated with a degree in biology from La Sierra University at the top of her class. She then earned a doctorate degree at the acclaimed University of California, San Francisco.

Dr. Westervelt loves every aspect of dentistry and worked as a general dentist in the Napa area for several years. She enjoyed working closely with many specialists and collaborating in changing people’s lives. She was heavily involved in study clubs and advanced continuing education and became inspired by the specialists she had the opportunity to work with.

Fascinated with the connection between oral and systemic health and determined to further her education, Dr. Westervelt obtained her specialty certificate in periodontics from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Dr. Westervelt is passionate about helping her community by improving each patient’s overall health through ideal periodontal health. She understands the importance of comprehensive dental care and working closely with other experts in both dentistry and medicine. Her unique point of view as both a general dentist and a periodontist allows a broad understanding of her patient’s wants and needs. Patient care is Dr. Westervelt’s top priority, and this sentiment is felt by each patient she treats.

In her free time, Dr. Westervelt enjoys hiking, camping, and bike rides with her dog Jake. She enjoys gardening and cooking with her husband, Reed.  She loves the Bay Area and enjoys exploring the surrounding ocean, mountains, and towns whenever she has the opportunity.

Dr. Sam has been with the practice for over 25 years. A combination of knowledge, experience, and a sincere care has made him extremely successful and well loved by his patients. Dr. Sam received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from UCLA in 1984 and continued his studies at UCLA Dental School to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery, degree in 1988. He then specialized in Periodontics and Implantology at Loma Linda University. He became a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology in 1996. This award is the highest recognition of achievement offered by the specialty and which is given by doctors who demonstrate continued professional development and interest in providing the best and most up to date care to patients in the area of Periodontology and Implantology. 

Dr. Sam's hobbies are coaching his son's basketball team as well as following the Lakers. Raising his four sons keeps him very busy out of the office. 

Dr. Kohut earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 2004. He continued on to complete a three-year surgical residency in periodontology at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, where he was chief resident and recipient of the Fishman Award.

This advanced training certified him to practice as a specialist in periodontics and implantology. Upon completion of specialty training, Dr. Kohut obtained Diplomate status with the American Board of Periodontology, a recognized specialty of the American Dental Association.

Dr. Kohut is an active member of the following professional organizations:

• American Dental Association
• American Academy of Periodontology
• Texas Dental Association
• Colorado Dental Association
• International Team for Implantology
• Metro Denver District Society
• San Antonio District Dental Society

Meet Dr. Alia Chakaki, a board-certified periodontist with over 20 years of experience in restoring and maintaining oral health. She earned her dental degree from the University of Damascus in Syria in 2000 and completed her specialty training in periodontics at Case Western Reserve University in 2007.

Dr. Chakaki is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a recognition that reflects her expertise and commitment to the highest standards of care. She is highly skilled in treating gum disease, placing dental implants, and performing advanced periodontal procedures—all with a gentle and patient-centered approach.

Dr. Chakaki’s clinical strengths include:

• Treatment of periodontal (gum) disease
• Dental implant placement
• Advanced periodontal surgical procedures
• Minimally invasive and gentle care techniques

Her goal is to make every patient feel comfortable and confident in their care while achieving healthy, lasting smiles.

Ready to experience compassionate, expert periodontal care? Contact us today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Chakaki and take the next step toward a healthier smile.