Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD
Board-Certified Periodontist & Craniofacial Pain Specialist at Northridge Dental Group
Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD is a board-certified periodontist and craniofacial pain specialist at Northridge Dental Group in Northridge, California. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Boston University School of Dentistry in 1989 and has spent over 30 years treating patients throughout the San Fernando Valley.
As co-owner of the practice, he is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain, the American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine, and the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Comprehensive periodontal and craniofacial care
Periodontics
Healthy gums work like the foundation of a house. When that foundation weakens, everything built on top is at risk. Dr. Ariz diagnoses and treats gum disease, helping patients protect the bone and tissue that support their teeth.
Learn more about periodontics →Dental Sleep Medicine & Craniofacial Pain
Jaw pain, TMJ discomfort, and sleep-related breathing problems often share the same root causes. Dr. Ariz works with patients on oral appliance therapy and related treatment to find relief, often without ever leaving the practice.
Learn more about sleep medicine and craniofacial pain →Patients do not need an outside referral for any of this. Gum disease, jaw pain, and sleep-related care all happen right here at Northridge Dental Group, alongside the rest of the team for anything else a patient may need.
The goal is simple: healthier gums, a quieter night's sleep, and a jaw that does not hurt.
A practice that feels like family
Chronic jaw pain, gum disease, and sleep problems are not always easy to bring up at a dental visit. Dr. Ariz and the team at Northridge Dental Group built their approach around that. Patients here work with a team of seven dentists under one roof, all sharing the same goal: making every visit feel less like a medical appointment and more like checking in with family.
We're going to make you feel so comfortable, as if you're coming to our house. You're our guest.
Dr. Farshid Ariz
Northridge Dental Group has served San Fernando Valley families since 1974, and this comfort-first approach is still at the center of every appointment.
Advanced training, decades of experience
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
Boston University School of Dentistry
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Periodontics
Boston University
Assistant Professor of Advanced Periodontics
USC Ostrow School of Dentistry
Board certifications: Diplomate, American Board of Craniofacial Pain; Diplomate, American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine; Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Fellowship and recognition: Fellow, International College of Dentists. Named to the Doctor-To-Doctor World's Top 100.
Comprehensive care, all in one place
Northridge Dental Group has served San Fernando Valley families since 1974, providing dental care from a single location at 9801 Balboa Boulevard in Northridge, California. Dr. Ariz works alongside a team of seven dentists, covering everything from general and preventative care to cosmetic dentistry and oral surgery, plus the periodontal and craniofacial specialty care he provides himself.
The practice serves patients throughout Northridge, Granada Hills, Porter Ranch, Chatsworth, Reseda, and the greater San Fernando Valley, and accepts most major PPO dental plans. Learn more about the full team on the Meet the Doctors page.
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Frequently asked questions
A periodontist is a dentist who focuses on the health of the gums and the bone that supports your teeth. Dr. Farshid Ariz, DMD is a board-certified periodontist at Northridge Dental Group. He treats gum disease and helps patients build a stable, healthy foundation for long-term oral health.
Craniofacial pain refers to chronic discomfort in the jaw, face, or head, often linked to the jaw joint or muscles. Dr. Ariz is a Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain. He works with patients experiencing ongoing jaw or facial pain to identify the cause and build a treatment plan.
Yes. Dr. Ariz is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine. He works with patients on oral appliance therapy for sleep-related breathing concerns, coordinating care as part of the full-service approach at Northridge Dental Group.
Yes. TMJ disorders affect the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, and they connect closely to Dr. Ariz's craniofacial pain and dental sleep medicine training. He evaluates and treats TMJ-related symptoms as part of his practice at Northridge Dental Group, helping patients find relief from jaw pain and related discomfort.
Dr. Ariz earned his DMD from Boston University School of Dentistry in 1989 and completed advanced training in periodontics there in 1991. He brings more than 30 years of clinical experience to Northridge Dental Group, along with an ongoing academic role at the USC Ostrow School of Dentistry.
Yes, Dr. Ariz welcomes new patients at Northridge Dental Group. The practice has served the San Fernando Valley since 1974 and accepts most major PPO dental plans. Patients can request an appointment online or call the office directly to schedule a visit.
Ready to feel comfortable at the dentist again?
Dr. Ariz and the team at Northridge Dental Group are ready to help with gum health, jaw pain, or sleep-related concerns. Most major PPO dental plans are accepted, and new patients are always welcome.