Dr. Rowshan Ahani

I grew up right here on the Peninsula, attending Burlingame High School, where I graduated in 1988. Next, I went to UC Davis, where I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. After graduation, I worked as a biochemical technician at Genentech for two years. It was during my time at Genentech that I decided on a career in Dentistry. I was accepted into UCLA School of Dentistry, where I received a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1999. During my dental school years, I found endodontics to be the most difficult, challenging, and confounding aspect of dentistry. So, of course, I decided that this was what I was meant to do for the rest of my life. I spent the next two years in the Endodontics residency program at sunny Buffalo where I earned my Endodontics specialty certificate as well as a Master of Science degree in oral Biology. While I enjoyed my time in Buffalo and was very lucky to have met many great people, I was thrilled to move back home to sunny California. After returning, I worked as an associate endodontist for 3 years until, in October 2004, we opened Bayside Endodontics in Daly City. Although I didn't have many concrete reasons for choosing this specialty, fate would have it that I couldn't imagine a better, more satisfying job than the one I have. Few other professions can provide people relief from intense pain and suffering every single day. I truly feel very lucky to have chosen to work in such a rewarding field. When I am away from the office, I spend as much time as possible with my wife, Tina (also a dentist!), and our three young sons. I am a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which I have found to be a wonderful source exercise and stress relief. ~Rowshan Ahani, D.D.S., M.S.