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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.

Richard Blackburn, DMD, is a highly sought-after dentist serving patients at Volterra Dental Comprehensive and Aesthetic Dentistry in Los Alamitos, California. 

Dr. Blackburn received his training at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. While there, he earned a reputation with instructors and fellow students as an individual with high integrity and an exceptionally skilled clinician. 

His clinical background includes implant placement and restoration, root canals, wisdom teeth extractions, cosmetic dentistry, sleep and TMJ analysis, and other general dentistry procedures.

In the fall of 2019, he got married and recently welcomed his first child, a baby boy. Serving this community has been a life-long goal for Dr. Blackburn, as he and his wife were both born and raised in Southern Orange County. 

When Dr. Blackburn isn’t working, he enjoys the coastal landscape and beach activities with his family and friends.

He is honored to provide the highest quality dental care to his patients and looks forward to building lasting relationships and giving back to the area he so admires.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Kumar T Vadivel is a Board Certified Periodontist, practicing as a Periodontal Surgeon specializing in Periodontology, dental implants and oral surgery in Dallas Fort Worth, Texas, USA. Dr. Vadivel holds a Master’s Degree in Dentistry from the University of Minnesota and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Edinburgh. Prior to completing his Dental Implant and Periodontal Surgery program at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Vadivel underwent Oral Surgery training in the United Kingdom through the Royal College of Surgeons in England and Scotland. Dr. Vadivel in his spare time, enjoys traveling with his family, watching professional basketball and hockey. Dr Vadivel's wife Sudha, who is a Software Engineer by profession, helps Dr. Vadivel with his practice administration and management when she is not spending time with the kids. Dr. Vadivel and Sudha have a daughter Sasha and son Krish. Dr. Vadivel is active in numerous local and national dental organizations and, participates in and leads many local and civic organizations, including his own ToothHQ Dental Specialists study club. Dr. Vadivel is also the founding president of Dallas Indian American Dental Association. Dr Vadivel’s affiliations and training include: American Academy of Periodontology American Board of Periodontology Southwest Society of Periodontists Texas Society of Periodontists University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Royal College of Surgeons of England, England, UK Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK National Health Service (NHS), UK To stay current in his field of expertise, Dr. Vadivel attends hundreds of hours of continuing education, and workshops. Dr. Vadivel hosts study clubs and continuing education meetings for dentists and doctors to keep everyone he works with stay updated with the innovative and current techniques.

Dr. Kumar T Vadivel is a Board Certified Periodontist, practicing as a Periodontal Surgeon specializing in Periodontology, dental implants and oral surgery in Dallas Fort Worth, Texas, USA. Dr. Vadivel holds a Master’s Degree in Dentistry from the University of Minnesota and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Edinburgh. Prior to completing his Dental Implant and Periodontal Surgery program at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Vadivel underwent Oral Surgery training in the United Kingdom through the Royal College of Surgeons in England and Scotland. Dr. Vadivel in his spare time, enjoys traveling with his family, watching professional basketball and hockey. Dr Vadivel's wife Sudha, who is a Software Engineer by profession, helps Dr. Vadivel with his practice administration and management when she is not spending time with the kids. Dr. Vadivel and Sudha have a daughter Sasha and son Krish. Dr. Vadivel is active in numerous local and national dental organizations and, participates in and leads many local and civic organizations, including his own ToothHQ Dental Specialists study club. Dr. Vadivel is also the founding president of Dallas Indian American Dental Association. Dr Vadivel’s affiliations and training include: American Academy of Periodontology American Board of Periodontology Southwest Society of Periodontists Texas Society of Periodontists University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Royal College of Surgeons of England, England, UK Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK National Health Service (NHS), UK To stay current in his field of expertise, Dr. Vadivel attends hundreds of hours of continuing education, and workshops. Dr. Vadivel hosts study clubs and continuing education meetings for dentists and doctors to keep everyone he works with stay updated with the innovative and current techniques.

Dr. Kumar T Vadivel is a Board Certified Periodontist, practicing as a Periodontal Surgeon specializing in Periodontology, dental implants and oral surgery in Dallas Fort Worth, Texas, USA. Dr. Vadivel holds a Master’s Degree in Dentistry from the University of Minnesota and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Edinburgh. Prior to completing his Dental Implant and Periodontal Surgery program at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Vadivel underwent Oral Surgery training in the United Kingdom through the Royal College of Surgeons in England and Scotland. Dr. Vadivel in his spare time, enjoys traveling with his family, watching professional basketball and hockey. Dr Vadivel's wife Sudha, who is a Software Engineer by profession, helps Dr. Vadivel with his practice administration and management when she is not spending time with the kids. Dr. Vadivel and Sudha have a daughter Sasha and son Krish. Dr. Vadivel is active in numerous local and national dental organizations and, participates in and leads many local and civic organizations, including his own ToothHQ Dental Specialists study club. Dr. Vadivel is also the founding president of Dallas Indian American Dental Association. Dr Vadivel’s affiliations and training include: American Academy of Periodontology American Board of Periodontology Southwest Society of Periodontists Texas Society of Periodontists University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Royal College of Surgeons of England, England, UK Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK National Health Service (NHS), UK To stay current in his field of expertise, Dr. Vadivel attends hundreds of hours of continuing education, and workshops. Dr. Vadivel hosts study clubs and continuing education meetings for dentists and doctors to keep everyone he works with stay updated with the innovative and current techniques.

Dr. Kumar T Vadivel is a Board Certified Periodontist, practicing as a Periodontal Surgeon specializing in Periodontology, dental implants and oral surgery in Dallas Fort Worth, Texas, USA. Dr. Vadivel holds a Master’s Degree in Dentistry from the University of Minnesota and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Edinburgh. Prior to completing his Dental Implant and Periodontal Surgery program at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Vadivel underwent Oral Surgery training in the United Kingdom through the Royal College of Surgeons in England and Scotland. Dr. Vadivel in his spare time, enjoys traveling with his family, watching professional basketball and hockey. Dr Vadivel's wife Sudha, who is a Software Engineer by profession, helps Dr. Vadivel with his practice administration and management when she is not spending time with the kids. Dr. Vadivel and Sudha have a daughter Sasha and son Krish. Dr. Vadivel is active in numerous local and national dental organizations and, participates in and leads many local and civic organizations, including his own ToothHQ Dental Specialists study club. Dr. Vadivel is also the founding president of Dallas Indian American Dental Association. Dr Vadivel’s affiliations and training include: American Academy of Periodontology American Board of Periodontology Southwest Society of Periodontists Texas Society of Periodontists University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Royal College of Surgeons of England, England, UK Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK National Health Service (NHS), UK To stay current in his field of expertise, Dr. Vadivel attends hundreds of hours of continuing education, and workshops. Dr. Vadivel hosts study clubs and continuing education meetings for dentists and doctors to keep everyone he works with stay updated with the innovative and current techniques.

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