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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.

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.

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.

About Mississippi Periodontics & Implants

Conveniently located in the Old Town district of Ridgeland, Mississippi Periodontics and Implants specializes in offering the highest quality and innovative periodontal treatments to patients of all ages. Curtis Caskey, DMD, at Mississippi Periodontics and Implants embraces the highest health care values and he is committed to providing the best possible experience for all his patients.

With expert knowledge of the fields of periodontics and dental implants, Dr. Caskey is devoted to offering patients access the best care available. He believes in treating each patient as an individual and he strives to provide comprehensive treatment solutions uniquely tailored to each patient’s needs in a compassionate manner.

Curtis Caskey, DMD, at Mississippi Periodontics and Implants offers a wide range of periodontal services – including dental implants, gum grafting treatments, esthetic crown lengthening, and All-On-Four one day dental implant treatment. Dr. Caskey can also perform sinus lifts, pinhole gum rejuvenation, and tooth extractions.

Comfort is at the forefront of the practice’s philosophy. The team at Mississippi Periodontics and Implants offers various levels of sedation to ensure that all of their patients feel comfortable during any given procedure. Mississippi Periodontics and Implants is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and trustworthy environment for all patients and we are here to answer all your questions as clearly and informatively as possible.

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!

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. 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. Deborah Termeie obtained her Bachelor of Science and dental doctorate degrees from UCLA with high honors.

Dr. Termeie completed an additional three-year training in the specialty of Periodontics and Implant Surgery at UCLA where she was trained by world-renowned clinicians in a myriad of applications in periodontics and implant procedures. She has conducted advanced research on bone grafting and dental implants.

Dr. Termeie is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. She is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology.

In addition to a busy private practice, she currently serves as Clinical Instructor at UCLA. Dr. Termeie has published several articles in professional journals, and she is the author of the best selling textbook, Periodontal Review.

Highly devoted to staying at the forefront of her field, Dr. Termeie is continually investing in her own education in order to provide patients with proven and successful results. She also takes the time to ensure every patient understands their treatment options fully, and that their choices are respected at every step of the process.

Dr. Fani is our gum specialist. She completed her undergraduate studies at UC Irvine and UCLA, followed by her dental degree from USC, where she graduated with honors. Dr. Fani continued her studies at USC to complete her postgraduate certificate in Periodontics in 1993. She continues to educate herself today in order to provide the highest level of treatment and patient satisfaction possible. Dr. Fani is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, the American Academy of Periodontology, and the San Fernando Valley Dental Association.

Dr. Wesam Salha, D.D.S., M.S.D.

Periodontist | Implant Specialist | Educator | Speaker

Dr. Wesam Salha, D.D.S., M.S.D. is a renowned periodontist and implant specialist with over 15 years of experience providing advanced periodontal and implant care in the Houston area. He is one of the few dentists to have completed two intensive, three-year postdoctoral residencies at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in California—one in Advanced Education in Implant Dentistry (2008) and another in Advanced Education in Periodontics (2011).

A leader in minimally invasive surgical techniques and digital smile design, Dr. Salha is also a pioneer in Houston in the use of biological periodontal procedures and biocompatible materials. He integrates cutting-edge technology with a patient-centered approach to deliver predictable, long-term results—many of which he confidently warrants for his patients. He is especially recognized for achieving esthetic-driven outcomes in challenging anterior implant cases, not just functional solutions, but results that restore confidence and harmony to the smile.

Dr. Salha’s clinical expertise spans all areas of periodontics and implantology, with a focus on:

• All-on-X full-arch rehabilitation using digital smile design and guided surgical protocols
• Immediate temporization of anterior implants
• Advanced, minimally invasive soft tissue grafting
• Zirconia (ceramic) dental implants
• Biological dentistry protocols, including Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), growth factor–enhanced healing, and ozone therapy

Dr. Salha is deeply committed to clinical excellence through ongoing education, research, and innovation. He is a respected speaker and educator in the fields of implant dentistry, soft tissue regeneration, and biologics.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Salha enjoys quality time with his wife, Grace, and their two daughters. He is passionate about snorkeling, spearfishing, hiking, and world travel. His dedication to both his family and his patients is reflected in every aspect of his life and work.