Meet Dr. Pankaj Narkhede

More than money, medicine is all about faith and honesty. And I do my job with complete honesty, always striving for perfection.

Dr. Pankaj Narkhede Top 100 Doctors Class of 2022 badgeWith nearly three decades of diverse experience in the dental field, Dr. Pankaj Narkhede is passionate about providing the safest and most advanced services to his patients.

As a boy, Dr. Narkhede was fascinated by his own father’s dental practice, particularly the satisfied patients that went in and out of his doors. These happy memories would eventually lead him to his own career in dentistry. Years later, Dr. Narkhede is a highly-awarded doctor who practices cosmetic dentistry, prosthodontics, and dental reconstruction surgeries.

He also specializes in implant dentistry, a discipline he has helped pioneer as far back as the 1980s. Over the years, he has created a practice with a highly-devoted roster of patients who appreciate his thoroughness, friendliness, and efficiency.

In addition to his informal, yet influential, training from his dentist father, Dr. Narkhede is an alumnus of the world’s best dental program, the University of Bombay, from which he has earned his BDS (Bachelor's in Dental Surgery) and his MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) in Prosthodontics. His research for the MDS program was also submitted to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry for his Associate Fellowship examination. He is a licensed DDS from the Dental Board of California with credentials from UCLA.

Dr. Pankaj Narkhede on his boatOver the years, Dr. Narkhede’s unique blend of innovative knowledge and caring bedside manner have earned him industry praise in the form of fellowships, awards, and even an Extraordinary Ability Green Card which is reserved only for individuals who have received international acclaim in their field. He has also been named an Honored Fellow by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry as well as one of the Top Dentists in Orange County (2014).

When Dr. Narkhede is outside of the office, you can find him spending time with his wife, daughter, son, and dog, Lucky. Always on the lookout for his next challenge, Dr. Narkhede loves fishing with his son and, on more relaxing weekends, woodcarving, painting, gardening, and cooking.

dr. pankaj narkhede with his son

dr. pankaj narkhede fishing with his son

Some patients who visit me think I am a magician and challenge me with some very difficult situations. I love taking these challenges and I love the “WOW” factor after I successfully produce awesome results.

Awards and Recognition

  • Honorary Fellow, ASMU-I; Fellow of the International Academy of Shape Memory Alloy For Medical Use, Japan. Shape Memory Alloy (Ni-Ti) is presently used in Orthopedics, Endodontics, Orthodontics & Implant Dentistry.  1993
  • Gold Medal, Dr. P.S. Dastoor Memorial Award, in Dental Anatomy.   1983
  • Gold Medal, Dr. Peter Souza Carderio Memorial Award, in Prosthetic Dentistry.  1985
  • Dr. Jimmy N. D. Award, To be the First in Bombay University, in Prosthetic Dentistry.  1985
  • “Vijay Shree Award”, a national award for the outstanding achievements in the field of Implant Dentistry in India & abroad, New Delhi. 1992
  • Name included in the directory of "Prominent Personalities of India", a publication from New Delhi.  1993 - 1994
  • “Glory of India (International) Award,” a national award for the outstanding achievements in the field of Implant Dentistry in India and abroad.
  • “National Excellence Award”, a national award for the outstanding achievements in the field of Implant Dentistry in India, New Delhi. 1992
  • “Vikas Ratna Award”, a national award for the outstanding achievements in the field of Implant Dentistry in India, New Delhi. Implant Dentistry in India, New Delhi.1992
World's Top 100 Doctor-To-Doctor achievement award given to Dr. Pankaj Narkhede with headshots of all 100 doctors
World's Top 100 Doctor-To-Doctor achievement award given to Dr. Pankaj Narkhede with headshots of all 100 doctors
World's Top 100 Doctor-To-Doctor achievement award given to Dr. Pankaj Narkhede with headshots of all 100 doctors
World's Top 100 Doctor-To-Doctor achievement award given to Dr. Pankaj Narkhede with headshots of all 100 doctors
World's Top 100 Doctor-To-Doctor achievement award given to Dr. Pankaj Narkhede with headshots of all 100 doctors

Pankaj R. Narkhede, DDS, MDS, Honored Fellow AAID Receives 2023 Best of Lake Forest Award

Lake Forest Award Program Honors the Achievement

LAKE FOREST August 15, 2023 --

Pankaj R. Narkhede, DDS, MDS, Honored Fellow AAID has been selected for the 2023 Best of Lake Forest Award in the Dentist category by the Lake Forest Award Program.

Each year, the Lake Forest Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Lake Forest area a great place to live, work and play.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category.

The 2023 Lake Forest Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity.

We are conveniently located in Lake Forest, CA, and serve all patients in Orange County and beyond. Call Dr. Pankaj Narkhede to schedule your appointment today!

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