About Your Dentist
Jamshid Mahmoodi, DDS
“Floss the teeth you want to keep.”
My Mission
“My goal is to provide the best dental care to my patients.”
Education & Continuing Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
University of Minnesota – Minneapolis, Minnesota
In addition to his collegiate and doctoral studies, Dr. Mahmoodi completed a General Practice Residency at the University of Minnesota, Hospital Dental Clinic. He places a special focus on oral surgery and esthetic dentistry.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Mahmoodi is an active member of the St. Paul District Dental Society, the Minnesota Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.
Life & Hobbies
Away from dentistry, Dr. Mahmoodi enjoys traveling, playing tennis, listening to jazz music, and learning about other cultures!
Benijala Salihbegovic, DMD
“Dentistry is my passion but people -our patients- are our focus.”
My Mission
“My mission in dentistry is to provide the best comprehensive dental care to our patients by exceeding their expectations! I want to help patients overcome their fears and have a comfortable experience!”
Education & Continuing Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine
The University of Sarajevo School of Dentistry – Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina
After receiving her DMD degree, Dr. Salihbegovic completed a General Practice Residency at the University of Sarajevo and the University of Minnesota. She also completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at the University of Minnesota.
Dr. Salihbegovic specializes in aesthetic dentistry and oral surgery.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Salihbegovic is an active member of the American Dental Association and the Minnesota Dental Association.
Life & Hobbies
Dr. Benijala Salihbegovic enjoys staying active when she isn’t in the office! Her favorite activities include cycling, downhill/Nordic skiing, scuba diving, horseback riding, running, cooking, spending time with friends, and traveling.
Preston Herfurth, DDS
"Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy."
Education & Continuing Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology
South Dakota State University - Brookings, South Dakota
Dr. Herfurth has completed many hours of continuing education in endodontics and oral surgery.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Herfurth is an active member of the American Dental Association.
Life & Hobbies
Away from the office, Dr. Herfurth enjoys spending time with his fiancé, friends, and family. He also enjoys exploring the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He loves spending time on the lake and golfing. He lives and breathes Minnesota sports - through the good and, mostly, the bad.