Meet Dr.Ghayoumi

Dr. Ghayoumi received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1994. Always expanding her educational foundation, Dr. Ghayoumi attended an extensive three year program at University of Southern California from 1999-2002 to specialize in dental implantology and periodontology. In her postgraduate studies, she mastered techniques in soft and hard tissue surgery, periodontal plastic surgery, dental implants, surgical extractions, bone grafts, and sinus lifts.

Dr. Ghayoumi has made significant achievements above and beyond the mandatory educational requirements in her specialty. She is certified at the American Board of Periodontology, where she is a diplomate. Dr. Ghayoumi is a former part-time clinical assistant professor at University of Southern California, Department of Periodontology. She enjoys periodontal research and has been published in numerous scientific journals. Her publications include: Ghayoumi N, Chen C, Slots J, Dialister pneumosintes, a new putative periodontal pathogen. Journal of Periodontal Research 2002; 37:75-78.
Ghayoumi N, The use of Metronidazole in the treatment of periodontal disease. The journal of the western society of periodontology 2001; 49, 37-40.

Dr. Ghayoumi is pioneering the field of lip repositioning surgery for treatment of gummy smile. The results of these procedures are life changing for the patient. This isn’t temporary cosmetic injections, but rather a unique and highly specialized form of surgery. Dr. Ghayoumi prides herself on providing exceptional periodontal care to her patients and is confident that patients will leave highly satisfied with their treatment and experience.

Dr. Ghayoumi is an active member of the following associations:

• American Academy of Periodontology
• American Board of Periodontology
• California Society of Periodontists
• American Dental Association
• California Dental Association
• Orange County Dental Society