Cofounder and lead dentist · Soothing Dental

Dr. Azar Sona Saeidi, DMD

Dr. Azar Sona Saeidi, DMD, known to her patients as Dr. Sona, is the cofounder and lead dentist at Soothing Dental near Union Square. She earned her DMD magna cum laude from Boston University’s Goldman School of Dental Medicine and has practiced in California since 2011.

  • DMD · Boston University
  • CA License #60566
  • CA Oral Conscious Sedation Permit #4081
  • ADA · CDA · SFDS member
  • English · Spanish · Farsi
Dr. Azar Sona Saeidi, DMD, in the Soothing Dental office

About Dr. Saeidi

She built the practice to deliver the kind of unhurried, expert dental care you’d expect from a concierge medical doctor — but for teeth.

At Soothing Dental there is one dentist. Dr. Saeidi does your exam, your treatment plan and your major procedures herself, so you aren’t passed between rotating associates. When a case needs it, we have specialists who come to our office.

Her clinical interests include cosmetic dentistry, complex full-mouth rehabilitation, sedation for anxious patients, and innovative non-surgical alternatives like Curodont and injectable gum regeneration. She also reviews every prescription order placed through our online prescription service.

Education, licenses and memberships

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), magna cum laude, Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine.

California dental license

License #60566. Practicing in California since 2011. Verify on the California DCA license search.

Sedation permit

California Oral Conscious Sedation Permit #4081.

Sedation dentistry →

National Provider Identifier

NPI 1598043499. View in the NPI registry.

Memberships

American Dental Association, California Dental Association and San Francisco Dental Society.

Languages

English, Spanish and Farsi.

Training and areas of focus

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Pinhole gum treatment

Trained in the Chao Pinhole technique for receding gums, which avoids scalpels and sutures.

Pinhole gum surgery →
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Sedation for anxious patients

Gives nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation herself, and works with a visiting specialist for IV sedation.

Sedation options →
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TMJ and therapeutic Botox

Training in TMJ diagnostics, occlusion and therapeutic Botox for clenching, grinding and jaw tension.

Botox for TMJ →
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Implants and full-mouth care

Single implants through full-arch cases, from the first scan to the final crown.

Dental implants →
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Cosmetic dentistry

Veneers, whitening and bonding, from subtle enhancements to complete makeovers.

Cosmetic dentistry →
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Invisalign

Clear aligner therapy for adults, from straightforward to complex corrections.

Invisalign →

What patients say about Dr. Saeidi

Yelp

“Took me in for an emergency the same day. Staff was very pleasant and Dr. Saeidi was very nice and welcoming, fixed my teeth perfectly and verified several times that I am pleased with the result.”
— Pavel E.

Google

“Dr. Saeidi cemented a crown for me and her work was flawless. I also got a root canal done which was another phenomenal experience.”
— Moe M.

Google

“Dr. Saeidi talked me through all my dental procedures very well, gave me best-case / worst-case scenarios as well as options for what my insurance / out of pocket would be.”
— Stephanie D.

More on our reviews page.

Book a visit with Dr. Saeidi

Open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, at 450 Sutter Street near Union Square. All PPO insurance accepted · We file the claim for you.