Dr. Jafari - Dentist/CEO

Dr. Siamak Jafari is the Chief Executive Officer for Noe Valley Smiles and Braces and Noe Valley Smiles for Kids. He has over 15 years of experience in the art and science of dental health and creating beautiful smiles. He is an advocate for comprehensive world-class dentistry for his fellow bay area residents focusing on preserving and healing natural teeth. His team consists of the top Board Certified Pediatric and Orthodontic specialist. His mission is to provide the highest quality dental care with a personal touch. "Only through excellence in dentistry, continuous learning and quality relationships can we provide positive contributions to the health of those around us."

Dr. Jafari received his under graduate education at the University of California Davis, later proceeding to private dental school in Florida at Nova Southeastern University where he graduated in 2001. Furthering his studies, he completed a General Practice Residency and post graduate training at Peninsula Hospital Center in Queens, New York in 2002. Dr. Jafari's philosophy is centered on patient care including thorough and complete explanation and getting his patients involved with every phase of their treatment. He strives on educating his patients on dental health, well being and achieving a balance between health, esthetic dentistry and natural beauty. "Dentistry is and has always been my passion. I am grateful for the opportunity to work for you and with my dental team to provide the highest level of service for all of our patients. I would like to thank each one you individually for the trust you have in me and my dental team for making this an amazing experience."

Dr. Jafari is a long time Northern California resident. He fell in love with the beautiful and calm Noe Valley after a very special friend introduced him to area where she grew up. "I want to extend my great appreciation to all the families in our neighborhood including our doctors and staff for helping us with our dream to be a one of a kind dental practice."

Dr. Jafari is committed for bringing the latest technology available in dentistry and he cares for his patient's health and happiness. He has always been a student of dentistry and is an active member of numerous and well-respected dental organizations such as the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the Contra Costa Dental Society.

Dr. Stephanie Ting - Orthodonist

Dr. Stephanie Ting is a board-certified Harvard-trained orthodontist who hails from Southern California. A proud double Trojan, she graduated with her bachelor and Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Southern California. After graduating at the top of her class, Dr. Ting moved across the country for residency at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. In addition to braving the infamous Boston winters, she also served as chief resident and was recognized for her work in the field of orthodontics. Dr. Ting won the Charley Schultz Resident Scholar Research Award, published a research article in The Angle Orthodontist journal and was selected as a finalist in the JCO Student of the Year Award.

In her free time, you can find Dr. Ting exploring the Bay Area with her corgi named Feeny and indulging in the diverse Bay Area food scene!

Dr. Nakako Uritani - Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Nakako Uritani is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Her philosophy is to provide a warm and caring environment and to make a connection with each child. She works with each family to create a personalized plan that considers clinical, emotional, and developmental needs. She has trained in many healing modalities and therapies which allows her to view each patient from different perspectives.

She places great importance on preventative oral health, and her lifelong interest in healthy living and nutrition has always driven her to find supportive and natural ways to create a foundation of health. She finds educating and motivating families to make lifestyle changes to improve oral health to be the most rewarding aspect of pediatric dentistry.

Dr. Uritani earned a Bachelor's degree in Neurobiology from Cornell University in New York. Before becoming a dentist, she worked as an international bioinformatics software consultant. She then worked as a research associate in the dental biomaterials laboratory at UCSF and earned her Doctorate in Dental Surgery at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco where she was inducted into the Tau Kappa Omega Dental Honor society. Dr. Uritani became passionate about treating kids and completed a post-doctorate residency in pediatric dentistry at Lutheran Medical Center in Hawaii. She provided comprehensive dental care for children and people with special needs in underserved areas of Oahu and the Big Island.

Dr. Uritani loves being in the ocean, reading, hiking, and being outdoors.

She is fluent in Japanese.