Meet Dr. Azin Tarifard
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Azin Tarifard, or "Dr. Azin" as known to her patients, is a Board certfied Pediatric Dentist with over a decade of experience in providing quality dental care for children from infancy to teen years as well as for children with special needs.
Being able to make a positive impact on a child's life by introducing healthy habits and alleviating their fears is a privilege that she treasures as she believes the positive dental experience at a younge age can have a long-lasting positive impact on the future oral care of each patient.
Creating a fun and engaging work environment further enhances her ability to establish trust and foster a positive dental experience for her patients.
Excellence in Education
After graduating magna cum laude with a BA in Biology, Dr. Azin followed her parents' footsteps, and pursued her career in dentistry. She received her DDS degree in 2006 from University of the Pacific in San Francisco, California. She continued for an extra year of residency for the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD). After 4 years of working as a general dentist, she followed her passion for treating children and entered a rigorous three-year Pediatric Dentistry program at Tufts School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, through which she also earned her Masters of Science in Dentistry.
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association
- American Association of Pediatric Dentists
- American Board of Pediatric Dentists
- Nassau Dental Society
To keep up to date with the ever-changing world of dentistry and to provide the best dental care to her patients, Dr. Azin continues completing many continuing education programs every year.
She was recognized as top pediatric dentist in Boston from 2017-2020, as acknowledged by her peers.
Outside the Office
When she's not creating amazing smiles in the office, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, family and friends in the beautiful state of New York. Family is incredibly important to her, and she cherishes moments spent with her loved ones.
Outside of work, you can often find her immersed in her favorite activities. She loves to play the piano, exploring the outdoors through sports and activities. Whether it's walking in the nature, engaging in water sports, or horseback riding,
Relocating to Long Island to be with her husband, Dr. Azin now proudly calls it home and she is excited to provide quality dental care for her patients in the community while having each and every visit for them as comfotrable and enjoable as possible.
A Focus on Community
Driven by a genuine desire to help others, Dr. Azin finds great fulfillment in providing dental care to patients in the community who require assistance. She understands the transformative power of oral health and believes that everyone deserves access to quality dental care, regardless of their circumstances. By actively engaging with the community and volunteering her expertise, Dr. Azin is able to contribute to the well-being of individuals who are in need of dental services.
