Why She Was Nominated:

It’s fair to say that dentists are high performers. Dr. Farnoush certainly is. After getting a degree in human kinesiology at McGill University in Montreal, she studied (at Harvard, mind you) business and health policy, then got another master’s in nutrition from Columbia, where her thesis explored the prevalence of pediatric caries. She graduated from the Kois Center for Dental Excellence and has completed advanced certification in implantology with the AAID and facial aesthetics with the AAFE.

Why She Became a Dentist:

“Dentistry is the art of transforming lives. It allows you to be a healer and build someone’s confidence, often in a single visit. It’s important to remain humble, work hard and treat others with respect and kindness. This profession allows me to practice those ideals and serve my community with my own two hands.”

Inspiration:

“I’m thankful to Dr. John Kois for the influence he has had on me personally and professionally. The education I’m continually gaining via the Kois Center helps me aspire to higher excellence.”

Something People Don’t Know:

“I’ve been a violinist since age 7 and have played in a philharmonic orchestra, wedding quartets, summer-theater orchestral pits, a punk-rock band in high school and even an oldies cover band in college.”