Dr. Samir Nanjapa
Founder of Deccan Dental and a Prosthodontist, a dental specialist with years of advanced training beyond dental school in restoring and replacing teeth, and a dental educator of more than 20 years.
About Dr. Nanjapa
A Prosthodontist is a dental specialist who focuses on the restoration and replacement of missing or damaged teeth. Beyond standard dental school, a Prosthodontist completes three to four additional years of advanced residency training, acting as an expert architect for complex oral health, function and cosmetic treatment.
Dr. Nanjapa founded Deccan Dental in 2011. Alongside private practice, he has been a dental educator for more than 20 years, beginning as a tutor at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry and, most recently, a professor at UCSF School of Dentistry. He also serves on the leadership council of the San Mateo County Dental Society.
He named the practice after the Deccan Plateau of southern India, a nod to his heritage and roots, where he grew up and began his early education and dental training.
Areas of focus
Dental Implants
Placing and restoring artificial tooth roots.
Crowns & Bridges
Covering broken teeth and filling gaps from missing teeth.
Dentures
Full or partial removable replacements for missing teeth.
Veneers & Inlays/Onlays
Cosmetic improvement and repair of damaged tooth structure.
Dental Sleep Medicine
Oral appliance therapy for snoring and sleep apnea.
Education & credentials
Education & training
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)MAHE, India · 1997
- MS, Dental BiomaterialsUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) · 1999
- Certificate in ProsthodonticsUniversity of Illinois Chicago (UIC) · 2003
- Dental educator, 20+ yearsProfessor, UCSF School of Dentistry; formerly UIC College of Dentistry
Certifications & memberships
- Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM)2025
- Qualified Dentist, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM)2021
- Leadership Council, San Mateo County Dental Society (SMCDS)
- Member, ADA · CDA · SMCDS · AADSM
Ready to meet Dr. Nanjapa?
New patients welcome, emergencies seen promptly, and PPO insurance accepted.