Arash Banisafar, DMD
Dentist
about me
I am a native Michigander who graduated from OHSU School of Dentistry. My fiancé and I met in Portland but decided to move to the Bay Area. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, exploring record stores, and reading.
Achievements
Honorable Mention National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant Program
Dean's List
Georgetown University National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates Fellow
Volunteer/Service Experience
Student Patient Assistance Program Representative, SIM and Predoctoral Clinic Dental Materials Practice Advisory Board Member, Student Body Representative, Give Kids A Smile, Voices for Inclusion Belonging Equity Recruitment Chair, PDX Climbers of Color Community Leader
Favorites
My favorite books are How Music Works, The Conquest of Bread, and Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture. My favorite movies are Do the Right Thing and Stop Making Sense. My favorite shows are Home Movies and The Rehearsal. I love to vacation in Squamish, British Columbia.
quote
Patients can expect evidence-based care delivered with compassion. Often, patients are presented with care options with little to no explanation of why. I believe the most efficacious care comes when the provider meets you where you are at.
education
DMD
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry; Richmond, VA
MS
Chemistry, Northwestern University; Evanston, IL
BS
Chemistry, Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI
