Studio G Aesthetic & Family Dentistry

Dr. Mandy Ghaffarpour (Dr. G) is a comprehensive cosmetic and family dentist who has a passion for keeping her patients and their smiles happy and healthy. Her professional mission statement is simply “to take great care of great people “from simple exam to complete smile make over. Dr. G places the utmost importance on providing proper dental treatment in term of both form and function. Dr. G also prides herself on first being a friend and personal advocate, not just your dentist. Dr. G receive...Read Mored her Bachelor degree with honors in biology and chemistry from University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Prior to dental school Dr. G performed research and has been published on total hip replacement prosthesis with famed Dr. Charles A Engh of Anderson Orthopedic Research Institute, She returned to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery. Dr. Ghaffarpour is currently a member of the American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society and Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. G currently is Adjunct Assistant Professor in Department of Operative Dentistry in the School of Dentistry at the UNC Chapel Hill. Dr. G is married and has an 11 year old girl, Ariana. Read Less

Alex Yarborough, DDS, FACP is a board-certified Prosthodontist, a dental specialty focused on restoring oral health and function. Originally from Louisiana, Dr. Yarborough moved to North Carolina to attend college at UNC Charlotte, where she received her B.S. in Biology. She then attended UNC Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, graduating with honors and receiving her DDS degree in 2010. During dental school, Dr. Yarborough discovered her passion for complex & reconstructive dentistry, which led he...Read Morer to complete a three-year prosthodontic residency training program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Yarborough comes to Studio G following 7 years on faculty as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry, and 6 years as Major in the U.S. Army Reserves. She is the author and co-author of textbook chapters and manuscripts focusing on topics in the field of prosthodontics, and she serves as an editorial reviewer for two nationally known dental journals. She is an active member of the America Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontics, and Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. Dr. Yarborough lives in Chapel Hill and enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends. Read Less

Dr. Dakermanji (Dr. D for short) was born and raised in Maryland. After graduating from UMBC he continued to Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine where he earned his DMD degree. He then completed a General Practice Residency (GPR) in Akron, Ohio before practicing in Ohio until his wife completed her Ph.D. Dr. Dakermanji is excited to be in North Carolina and thrilled to be part of the team at Studio G dentistry and is very excited to provide patients with the most trustworth...Read Morey and compassionate dental care possible. Building a trusting relationship is vital not only for providing dental care but also understanding your health on a larger scale, as such Dr. Dakermanji makes it his utmost priority to earn your trust in order to assist your health goals. Continuing Education (CE) is a cornerstone of quality healthcare and Dr. Dakermanji takes this very seriously. Dr. Dakermanji strives to refine his standard techniques and incorporate the latest dental technologies and methods in order to help his patients achieve a better quality of life. Dr. Dakermanji understands the link between oral health and our overall systemic health is strong. This has led him to seek opportunities to further his education in areas such as sleep medicine, TMJ dysfunction, and oro-maxillofacial pain management. He is a member of the American Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, and the Durham-Orange County Dental Society. When Dr. Dakermanji isn’t caring for his patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife. Their hobbies include biking, cooking, mini-golf, and playing with their cat. Read Less

Dr. Steve Hart received his degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston and has practiced full time in Chapel Hill since 1982. Dr. Hart teaches advanced courses to practicing dentists throughout the world who travel to the prestigious L.D. Pankey Dental Institute in Florida to continue their professional development. Dr. Hart is committed to practicing state-of-the-art dentistry. He is a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, a distinctive honor for dentists, and i...Read Mores a member of the American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society, American Equilibration Society, and the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics. In 1986 he was a co-founder and President of the Triangle Temporomandibular Disorders Study Group. He teaches and has lectured at the UNC School of Dentistry and is highly active in continuing education. Read Less