Dr Ben Amini

As the founder of CitiDent, Dr. Ben Amini leads by example—holding his practice to the highest standards of clinical excellence and lifelong learning. He has earned both the Fellowship (FAGD) and the Academy’s highest honor, Mastership (MAGD) in the Academy of General Dentistry — distinctions achieved by only about 6% and less than 2% of general dentists in the U.S. and Canada, respectively. Attaining FAGD requires completing 500+ hours of AGD-approved continuing education (including 350 live-course hours ) and passing a comprehensive written exam described as comparable in difficulty to board certification exams. Building on that foundation, Dr. Amini achieved MAGD through 1,100+ hours of advanced education, including 400+ hands-on/participation hours , with required training spanning 18 dental disciplines. It’s a rare level of training that helps Dr. Amini keep your care up to date, highly practical, and guided by the best available clinical evidence and current research at CitiDent. Dr. Amini, completed his undergraduate studies at San Diego State University, and obtained his dental degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of California, San Francisco, UCSF School of dentistry in 1996. He is a member of numerous local, national and international dental organizations and is currently an associate clinical professor at UCSF, School of Dentistry.