Our Specialist
Dr. Ramin Foroughi
Periodontist · Limitless Periodontics & ImplantsDr. Ramin is a periodontist dedicated to combining advanced technology with compassionate care. He is trained in some of the most modern techniques in dentistry, including robot-guided and fully guided implant surgery and microsurgery, allowing him to deliver highly precise and predictable results.
He completed his undergraduate degree from UCLA in 2013 and his dental degree at the University of Southern California in 2017. He practiced as a general dentist for four years before completing his Periodontal specialty at Boston University — where he also taught Periodontics to dental students — giving him a strong restorative foundation that enhances his surgical approach and helps ensure the best esthetic outcomes for patients.
Beyond his clinical expertise, Dr. Ramin has volunteered in multiple Dental Humanitarian Outreach Programs (DHOP) through USC in the Philippines, Cambodia, Panama, and Belize, treating patients in some of the most underserved areas of the world. He was directly involved in organizing several of these trips and served as faculty teaching USC dental students.
Dr. Ramin treating a patient during a DHOP humanitarian mission abroad.
Dr. Ramin prides himself on clear and open communication, making sure every patient feels as comfortable and informed as possible throughout their care. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys music events, travelling, hiking, and spending time with freinds and family.
Education & Training
- B.A., University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) — 2013
- D.D.S., University of Southern California (USC) — 2017
- Certificate in Periodontics, Boston University — Advanced Specialty Education
- Training in Robot-Guided & Fully Guided Implant Surgery
- Advanced Training in Microsurgery
Professional Memberships & Service
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- California Dental Association (CDA)
- Santa Barbara-Ventura County Dental Society
- Dental Humanitarian Outreach Program (DHOP) — Philippines, Cambodia, Panama & Belize
Member Organizations
Specialty Matters
Why a Periodontist?
A periodontal residency is a rigorous, full-time three-year program dedicated entirely to the surgical procedures we perform every day — dental implants, gum surgery, bone grafting, and the structures that support your teeth. During those three years, that is all we do. We are not learning a little bit of everything; we are mastering a very specific set of skills with thousands of hours of hands-on training under expert supervision.
By contrast, many general dentists who perform implants and gum procedures have attended weekend courses — two or three days of instruction before returning to practice. We respect our general dentist colleagues deeply, and many are talented clinicians. But a weekend course cannot replicate years of focused surgical training.
The data reflects this difference. Studies consistently show that implants placed by specialists have lower failure rates and fewer long-term complications than those placed without equivalent training. Many implants placed with limited experience may appear fine in the short term — but they are significantly more likely to fail over time. When it comes to a procedure that is meant to last a lifetime, experience and specialization are not just a preference. They are the standard of care.