Dr. Justin Raanan, DDS, MMSc Harvard-Trained Periodontist & Implant Specialist in Brentwood, Los Angeles
HARVARD TRAINED AND AWARD-WINNING BEVERLY HILLS PERIODONTIST
Dr. Justin Raanan is a board-certified periodontist and dental implant specialist serving patients in
Brentwood, Los Angeles and surrounding communities including Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, Pacific Palisades, and Beverly Hills.
With a rare combination of Harvard academic training, active faculty experience, and minimally invasive surgical technique, Dr. Raanan delivers a standard of periodontal and implant care that is genuinely difficult to find outside of a major academic medical center ,now available in the heart of Brentwood.
Top Los Angeles Periodontist
Dr. Raanan has researched the consequences of poor oral health and its effect on one’s overall health. Specifically, periodontitis is associated with an increased risk of developing heart disease. Patients with chronic gum disease have increased thickness in the blood vessels of their neck. In other words, numerous research has shown that the bacteria that causes gum disease is a leading factor in strokes and heart attacks. Dr. Raanan knows that oral health overlaps with your medical health. This belief has put him at the forefront of preventive dentistry. He is passionate about helping to save lives through innovative, cutting-edge, personalized dental treatments. Being a knowledgeable periodontist Los Angeles dentist, Dr. Raanan, says, “A healthy mouth leads to a healthy heart.”
In Dr. Justin Raanan’s community, he believes in making a difference with the charitable organization, Homeless Not Toothless. Through this organization, they give homeless people back their smiles. Dr. Raanan also spends his free time helping children in less affluent socio-economic areas of the city of Los Angeles. These children receive free dental care through the Giving a Smile Foundation. Dr. Justin Raanan is passionate not only about dentistry but about people.
Education and Training
Dr. Raanan’s academic journey represents the most rigorous pathway in American dentistry:
— University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology — Magna Cum Laude
— University of Southern California (USC) Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) — Graduated with Honors
— Harvard School of Dental Medicine Specialty Certificate, Periodontology & Dental Implants Master of Medical Sciences (MMSc), Oral Biology
This UCLA → USC → Harvard progression places Dr. Raanan among a small and elite group of periodontists in Los Angeles who have trained at all three of these institutions. His MMSc in Oral Biology reflects not just clinical training but original research, giving him a depth of scientific understanding that directly
informs how he treats every patient.
INNOVATION
Like most 21st century industries, cosmetic dentistry has gone digital. Smile Studio has been on the leading edge of that transformation from using computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) design techniques. Incorporating revolutionary digital technologies where they make a difference, and applying hand-crafted solutions where they matter most.
“We know the difference a smile can make. When a patient comes to us and we treat them, we know that every decision we make could impact their chances of landing a job, making a good first impression, or even finding love. That’s why it has to be perfect.”
Dr. Justin Raanan
LEADERSHIP
Dr. Justin Raanan believes true leaders lead by doing. Through each patient he sees and each smile he creates, Dr. Justin Raanan helps craft the standard for excellence in cosmetic dentistry through his holistic approach. His focus on the latest advancements in the field means he is constantly innovating and applying new best practices in his treatments. He also trains the next generation of industry-leading dentists as a part-time faculty member at the UCLA School of Dentistry.
Dr. Justin Raanan believes true leadership also means reshaping the world to be a better place. In addition to his work as a mentor, educator, and leading cosmetic dentist here in Los Angeles, Dr. Justin Raanan devotes himself to helping those who need critical oral care but lack the means to receive it. He donates his time and resources to the Union Rescue Mission in downtown Los Angeles, improving dental health for those in the city experiencing homelessness. He also participates in international mission trips to countries like Guatemala and El Salvador to help improve smiles there. A better smile can be the first step to a better life, and Dr. Justin Raanan leads by example in providing this gift to others.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Dr. Justin Raanan belongs to many professional organizations, which include:
- American College of Prosthodontics
- Academy of Osseointegration
- American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- Harvard Odontology Club
- Alpha Omega Honor Society – Harvard and USC Chapters
- Holistic Dental Association
- Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry
- International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology
Advanced Technology
Dr. Justin Raanan belongs to many professional organizations, which include:
Dr. Raanan’s Brentwood practice is equipped with technology that reflects his commitment to precision and patient comfort:
— 3D Cone Beam CT Imaging — for accurate implant planning and bone assessment
— X-NAV Guided Implant System — computer-guided placement accurate to fractions of a millimeter
— LANAP Laser — gum disease treatment without scalpels or sutures
— Waterlase Technology — minimizes trauma at the cellular level
— AI-Powered Diagnostic Software — detects bone loss earlier and more accurately than traditional radiographs
— Microscope-Assisted Micro Suturing — ultra-fine suturing for faster, more aesthetic healing
— In-House Dental Lab — same-visit restorations with perfect fit and natural appearance
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