Pankaj Narkhede, BDS; DDS; MDS

Associate Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry (1989)

Honored Fellow, I- ASMU

Honored Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry (2010)

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We offer patients the finest dental care in an emotionally supportive environment. A step by step visual demonstration of the treatment you need and precise treatment being done.

Dr. Narkhede, focuses on caring and a quality practice. One appointment at a time with no waiting period. We maintain an outstanding full-service operation in all levels of general and specialized dentistry.

The office is acclaimed for its advanced equipment and up-to-date procedures with perfection. The operatory is designed to provide you with the best possible treatment in the most comfortable setting.

Dr. Pankaj Narkhede has been practicing prosthodontics, providing implant, esthetic and reconstructive treatments for over 24 years. As one of the early pioneers to embrace Implant Dentistry, Dr. Narkhede provides both surgical and prosthetic phases of Implant Therapy to his patients.

 

Pankaj Narkhede BDS; DDS; MDS; F-ISMU (Hon.); FAAID (Hon.) born in a family of doctors & industrialists always had a passion towards dentistry. He has been spending time at his father’s dental office since childhood.

 

He has dedicated to excellence in prosthodontics and reconstructive dentistry, including implants, bridges, crowns and complete esthetics. Located in Lake Forest, CA the office serves patients throughout neighboring cities such as Los Angeles and San Diego.

 

Pankaj Narkhede received his degree “BDS” in Dental Surgery in 1985 from the prestigious Bombay University and was honored with a Masters Degree in Prosthodontics in 1989. DDS, California Board of Examiners, with credentials from UCLA


Dr. Narkhede has been a researcher, clinician, and teacher in the field of Implant Dentistry. By the age of 25, he was awarded with the Associate Fellowship by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry in Chicago and an Honorary Fellowship by the I-ASMU, Japan in 1993; possibly
the youngest in the history. His mentors include renowned implantologists, Dr. Charles Weiss, New York; Dr. Angelo Chiarenza, New York; Dr. Jack Lemons, Chairman, University of Alabama.

On October 23, 2010 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place, Dr. Narkhede was recognized as"Honored Fellow" through the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

American Academy of Implant Dentistry is one of the largest organizations that govern Implant Dentistry in the world. This was the first time in the history that Honored fellows were elected on merit.

Dr. Narkhede was amongst the
6 dentists around the world to be recognized with this award. Until last year this honor was given amongst the committee members as board of trustee.
This recognition was given to those individuals who have very highly distinguished themselves and their colleagues through professional, clinical, research and academic endeavors...

 

Dr. Narkhede has introduced and developed techniques and devices that are presently being used by researchers today. His mentors include renowned implantologists, Dr. Charles Weiss, New York, Dr. Jack Lemons; Chairman, University of Alabama;  Dr. Angelo Chiarenza, New York, A.K. Barua, BDS; MDS. One of the devices that he has contributed to, is the enhanced bone-forming device presently used in orthopedics, to speed up the bone formation process.

 

Dr. Pankaj has been honored with several awards for his outstanding achievements in Dentistry especially Dental Implantology.

 

He has a number of publications to his credit and also lectured & conducted seminars internationally. He was the founder of "The Journal of Implant Dentistry". He was appointed as the President for the World Conference held in 1995 through the Pan- Pacific Asian Committee, Japan and, holds leadership positions in national and international organizations.

 

Dr. Narkhede is a private pilot and spends his spare time flying. His hobbies include, cooking, sculpturing, wood carving, oil paintings, gardening.

 

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