Meet the Doctors
Syed Dental has been proudly serving the Santa Clara community for 30 years.
Farhan Syed, DMD
Dr. Farhan Syed was born and raised in the South Bay Area. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from the University of California, Davis. He went on to obtain his Doctorate in Dental Medicine (DMD) from the University of Pittsburgh, in Pennsylvania. After completing his dental education, he joined his mother, Dr. Rafia Syed, at Syed Dental Care. He is an active member of the Santa Clara Dental Society.
Dr. Farhan Syed is a part-time clinical and preclinical faculty member at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. He also keeps himself updated on the latest technologies and treatments by frequently taking dental education courses. He takes pride in providing a comprehensive, caring, and individualized approach to treatment that will meet your specific needs. He has been active with the Pierre Fauchard Academy, a nonprofit international dental fellowship organization with objectives to raise professional standards and maintain independence from commercial interests in dental research and its publications.
His mother, Dr. Rafia Syed, established Syed Dental Care in Santa Clara in 1991. She is now retired.
Naz Zamanian, DDS
Dr. Naz Zamanian was born and raised in Iran, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Tehran Azad University. Following her passion for dentistry and academic excellence, she moved to the United States and obtained her second DDS from the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, graduating with honors.
During her time at UOP, Dr. Zamanian was selected as a fellow for the ADEA Academic Dental Careers Fellowship Program (ADCFP), where she further explored her interests in education and mentorship.
Dr. Zamanian is passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care. She takes pride in building strong relationships with her patients, making them feel comfortable and understood every step of the way.
Outside of the clinic, she enjoys hiking, traveling with her husband, and getting lost in a good mystery or detective novel.