Dr. Farinaz Sepahifar is a board-eligible Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with advanced training in dental implants, jaw surgery, wisdom teeth removal, and facial trauma. She completed her residency at St. Joseph’s Health and an internship in oral surgery at LSU Health New Orleans. A top-performing graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, she ranked 4th in her class and earned multiple honors for academic excellence.
Dr. Sepahifar is known for her gentle approach, calm demeanor, and strong communication skills. She’s passionate about providing a supportive experience and takes the time to help patients feel confident and informed throughout their care.
Originally from California, she speaks both English and Farsi. Outside of surgery, Dr. Sepahifar enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, and staying active through fitness and outdoor activities.
Education
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency – St. Joseph’s Health (2021–2025)
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Internship – LSU Health New Orleans (2020–2021)
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) – University of Detroit Mercy, ranked 4th in class (2020)
- Bachelor of Science in Biology – University of California, Irvine (2013)
Awards & Honors
- Dean’s Honor List, University of Detroit Mercy (2016–2020)
- Hoban Memorial Scholarship (2018–2019)
- Alpha Sigma Nu for Academic Achievement (2017–2018)
- Lawrence Cotman Scholarship (2017–2018)
Leadership & Community Involvement
- Vice President & Co-Founder – American Association of Women Dentists, UDM Chapter (2018–2020)
- Vice President & Co-Founder – Operation Smile Club, UDM (2018–2019)
- Coordinator – Detroit Mercy Dental Oral Cancer Screening Outreach (2018–2019)