MEET THE TEAM

Dr. Cecchin

Endodontist

Dr. Cecchin, originally from Brazil, has completed his first specialization in Endodontics from teh University of Ribeirão Preto, Brazil (in 2009), pursued a Masters (University of São Paulo, in 2009 and a PhD (State University of Campinas, in 2012) in Restorative Dentistry with focus in Endodontics. He taught as a clinical instructor and associate professor at the post-doctoral endodontic program at the Department of Endodontics, University of Pass Fundo, Brazil from 2011 to 2022. He maintained a private practice limited to Endodontics in Passo Fundo, Brazil, from 2011 to 2022. Dr. Cecchin has published over 100 papers in recognized journals, such as Journal of Endodontics, International Endodontic Journal, Dental Materials, among others. After moving to the United States, Dr. Cecchin completed his second Endodontics Specialty Program at University of Louisville KY in 2024, where he also received the Master of Science in Dentistry degree.

In his free time, Dr. Cecchin enjoys biking, traveling, watching sports, cooking, and, of course, spending time with his wife and two children. In addition to English, he is also fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.

Dr. Azar

Endodontist

Dr. Pardis Azar is a skilled endodontist dedicated to compassionate, high-quality dental care. She earned her D.D.S. from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and completed her endodontics specialty training and M.S. at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, where she is also an adjunct faculty member. A Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, Dr. Azar specializes in root canal therapy, retreatments, surgery, and regenerative endodontics.

Originally from Iran, she is fluent in English and Farsi and is passionate about serving her community. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, reading, cooking, watercolor painting, and spending time with her husband, Mo, and their 14-year-old Persian cat. We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Azar to our practice.