Dr. Setareh Lavasani is a Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist, a Tenured Full Professor, and Director of Oral Radiology & Advanced Imaging at Western University of Health Sciences. For more than two decades, she has combined her expertise in radiologic science with a passion for education, research, and clinical innovation bridging the worlds of academia and clinical dentistry.
Widely regarded as a leading authority in oral and maxillofacial radiology and advanced dental imaging, Dr. Lavasani is a highly sought-after keynote speaker who has captivated audiences at major dental conferences around the world. She has delivered impactful solo lectures, collaborative panels, and immersive hands-on trainings and mini-residencies that blend science, innovation, and clinical relevance. Her presentations have been featured at some of the profession’s most distinguished events including the American Dental Association (ADA), the California Dental Association (CDA), the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, the Greater New York Dental Meeting, and leading forums across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
In addition to her extensive conference speaking, Dr. Lavasani has been an invited lecturer at numerous dental and medical programs, residencies, and fellowships, including those at Stanford University, UCLA, UCSF, the University of the Pacific (UOP), Harvard University, and the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)—reflecting the wide-reaching impact of her expertise across academic and clinical settings.
Her teaching philosophy is defined by clarity, compassion, and precision, making complex imaging concepts accessible to clinicians at every stage of their careers. Through her courses and mentorship, she empowers dentists to master CBCT interpretation, digital treatment planning, and the early detection of pathology.
A leader and visionary, Dr. Lavasani serves as the 2026 President of the Tri-County Dental Society, a delegate to the California Dental Association House of Delegates, and a member of the Society’s Board of Directors. She was honored with the Distinguished Faculty Award from WesternU College of Dental Medicine in recognition of her dedication to advancing the mission and vision of the institution. She is also a graduate of the elite “Guiding Leaders” executive leadership program offered by Glidewell Dental Laboratories, an initiative that cultivates top female leaders across the dental profession.
Her leadership and innovation have been recognized nationally, she has been named among Incisal Edge Magazine’s “40 Under 40: America’s Best and Most Innovative Dentists,” featured on the cover of Dentistry Today as one of its Leading Women in Dentistry, and listed as a Continuing Education Leader in both 2023 and 2024. Dr. Lavasani is also a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and the Global Dental Implant Academy, distinctions that reflect her professional excellence and global impact.
Through her dual identity as professor and clinician, Dr. Lavasani has built a trusted diagnostic and educational platform that provides CBCT reading services and advanced imaging mentorship to clinicians worldwide. Anchored in education, integrity, and innovation, her work ensures that no pathology is overlooked, digital planning is precise and predictable, and every dentist feels supported, inspired, and empowered to deliver dentistry at its highest standard.
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