Meet the Doctors
Naghmeh (Nina) Latifi, D.M.D.
Dr. Latifi is a Board Certified Endodontist committed to providing the highest quality of care in a comfortable and safe environment. She graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine and completed advanced specialty training in endodontics at New York University College of Dental Medicine. She has practiced as an endodontist in Boston and Chicago. While in Boston, Dr. Latifi served as a member of the Attending Clinical Faculty of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.
She is a highly skilled endodontist who performs advanced non-surgical and surgical endodontic therapies, utilizing the most advanced and proven technologies available.
Dr. Latifi has presented award-winning research on Regenerative Endodontics at the American Association of Endodontists Annual Meeting. She has participated in multiple pro bono outreach missions locally and internationally including Nepal and Mexico, helping underserved communities in need of endodontic care.
Dr. Latifi is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and a member of the American Association of Endodontists and the American Dental Association.
She also participates in multiple local study clubs and lectures on endodontic topics, remaining active in national scientific meetings to stay current with the latest research, techniques, and technology. She serves on the board of the DC Dental Society and on the board of directors of the Greater Washington Academy of Women Dentists.
Dr. Latifi relocated to Washington DC to accompany her husband who is a Transplant and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary surgeon at Georgetown University Hospital.
Professional Organizations:
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- American Association of Endodontists (AAE)
- District of Columbia Dental Society (DCDS)
- Edward C. Penick Endodontic Study Club
- Maimonides Dental Society
- Spears Study Club
- Capital Academy Dental Society
- Alpha Omega International Dental Society
- Illinois Dental Society
- Massachusetts Dental Society
- Edgar D. Coolidge Endodontic Study Club
Some of her Past Affiliations:
- Illinois Dental Society
- Massachusetts Dental Society
- Edgar D. Coolidge Endodontic Study Club
Mahshid Majlessi, DMD, MSc
Dr. Majlessi is a highly skilled endodontist dedicated to offering gentle, compassionate, and patient-centered care. She takes the time to ensure every patient receives top-quality treatment using the most advanced techniques in modern endodontics.
Dr. Majlessi earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania, where she participated in the Clinical Honors Program and received the Pre-Doctoral Endodontic Program Outstanding Clinical Award. She went on to complete her specialty training in endodontics and a Master of Science degree at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
As a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, Dr. Majlessi is recognized for her expert knowledge, clinical skill, and commitment to excellence. She is also a published author in the Journal of the American Dental Association and an active member of the American Association of Endodontists.
Dr. Majlessi is bilingual in English and Farsi, allowing her to connect with and care for a diverse community of patients.
Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, painting, participating in sports, and staying active through various fitness events.