| Dr. Salmassian is an orthodontist,
a dentist who specializes in the prevention and treatment of
dental and facial irregularities in children and adults.
Dr. Salmassian’s desire to become an orthodontist started
at the young age of 13 when he, himself, first had braces.
His experience as a patient and encouragement from his orthodontist
were all it took to embark him on a long journey to become
an orthodontist.
After living part of his childhood in Iran and part in France,
Dr. Salmassian moved to Tempe, Arizona where he attended Arizona
State University. He graduated Suma Cum Laude with a degree
in Microbiology and went on to pursue his dental education
at the University of California San Francisco. While at UCSF,
he received high honors such as the Omicron Kappa Upsilon
academic scholarship, Dean’s list status, and the Pierre
Fauchard award for excellence in the field of Dentistry. Following
his matriculation from dental school, he went on to attend
the Harvard University School of Dental Medicine where he
obtained a clinical fellowship in general dentistry. He completed
his education by obtaining his orthodontic certificate from
the University of Colorado, School of Dentistry.
During his orthodontic residency Dr. Salmassian was exposed
to the latest technology in the orthodontic field. He is proficient
in all phases of orthodontics, from children to adults, from
simple limited cases to comprehensive surgical cases. Furthermore,
he is INVISALIGN certified and has experience in using clear
brackets to preserve esthetics while undergoing orthodontic
treatment.
Dr. Salmassian utilizes the latest innovations in orthodontic
brackets. Also known as “friction free” or “self-ligating”
appliances, these brackets allow the orthodontist to reduce
treatment time and minimize patient discomfort.
Dr. Salmassian is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics,
the highest standard in the field of Orthodontics and an achievement
obtained by only a small percentage of all practicing orthodontists
in the United States. He is also a member of the American
Association of Orthodontists, The Pacific Coast Society of
Orthodontists, The California Orthodontic Association, The
World Federation of Orthodontists, and the American Dental
Association.
Dr. Salmassian is a big soccer fan and he plays the game
whenever he finds free time. He also enjoys listening to music,
seeing the latest movies, and cooking. He speaks Farsi and
French fluently and loves traveling.
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