{"id":426,"date":"2026-02-21T21:10:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T21:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mafariddds.com\/?page_id=426"},"modified":"2026-03-10T03:32:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T03:32:04","slug":"about-practice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mafariddds.com\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"199\"><strong>Welcome to Our Beckley, WV Dental Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"199\">Click on <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinebooking.mydentistlink.com\/6059cb6b-72dc-419d-a4a7-0d673447eb96\/18f56f31-addb-44e8-8a2b-5511846355cd\">ONLINE BOOKING<\/a> to make an appointment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"304\">Serving Beckley and surrounding communities since 1991, we provide affordable, compassionate dental care for patients of all ages, including children. Our team is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care in a comfortable and welcoming environment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"466\">From <strong>Preventive Cleanings and Diagnostic Exams to Orthodontic Treatment, Endodontics, Implant, Restorative, Extractions and Surgical Procedures<\/strong>, we provide complete dental services for the entire family under one roof.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"662\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">We accept <strong>Medicare, Medicaid, PPO insurance, and fee-for-service patients.<\/strong> Our team helps verify benefits and explain treatment options to make dental care simple and accessible for your family.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1421\">We look forward to welcoming you and your children and helping your family maintain healthy, confident smiles for years to come.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"596\" \/>\n<div class=\"flex h-svh w-screen flex-col\">\n<div class=\"relative z-0 flex min-h-0 w-full flex-1\">\n<div class=\"relative flex min-h-0 w-full flex-1\">\n<div class=\"@container\/main relative flex min-w-0 flex-1 flex-col -translate-y-[calc(env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)\/2)] pt-[calc(env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)\/2)]\">\n<div class=\"@w-sm\/main:[scrollbar-gutter:stable_both-edges] touch:[scrollbar-width:none] relative flex min-h-0 min-w-0 flex-1 flex-col [scrollbar-gutter:stable] not-print:overflow-x-clip not-print:overflow-y-auto scroll-pt-(--header-height) [--sticky-padding-top:var(--header-height)] has-data-[fixed-header=less-than-xl]:@w-xl\/main:scroll-pt-0 has-data-[fixed-header=less-than-xl]:@w-xl\/main:[--sticky-padding-top:0px] has-data-[fixed-header=less-than-xxl]:@w-2xl\/main:scroll-pt-0 has-data-[fixed-header=less-than-xxl]:@w-2xl\/main:[--sticky-padding-top:0px]\" data-scroll-root=\"\">\n<div id=\"thread\" class=\"group\/thread flex flex-col min-h-full\">\n<div class=\"composer-parent flex flex-1 flex-col focus-visible:outline-0\" role=\"presentation\">\n<div class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\" data-pb-monitored=\"true\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-6999176f-cbb4-832e-934f-50aa4c03bec2-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-20\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"7cf04583-f474-4d2b-b9f4-6e58dd67d44c\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"615\"><strong>About Dr. Mohammad Ali Farid DMD DDS<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-233\" src=\"https:\/\/mafariddds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Banner-e1771709614788-300x206.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mafariddds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Banner-e1771709614788-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/mafariddds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Banner-e1771709614788-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/mafariddds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Banner-e1771709614788.png 980w\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"450\">Dr. Farid has proudly provided comprehensive dental care to the Beckley community for over three decades. With extensive clinical expertise and advanced training, he is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered dentistry in a comfortable and professional environment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"801\">Dr. Farid graduated from dental school in 1974 and brings more than 50 years of experience in the field of dentistry. His decades of hands-on clinical practice have equipped him with the knowledge, precision, and judgment necessary to treat a wide range of dental conditions \u2014 from routine family care to complex restorative and surgical procedures.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"1106\">Throughout his career, Dr. Farid has remained dedicated to continuing education and staying current with evolving dental techniques and technology. His experience allows him to provide comprehensive treatment planning tailored to each patient\u2019s needs, with a focus on long-term oral health and function.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1286\"><strong>Dr. Farid also previously served as an Assistant Professor at the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">West Virginia University School of Dentistry<\/span><\/span>, contributing to the clinical education and mentorship of future dentists.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1511\">With over five decades of professional experience and a practice established locally since 1991, Dr. Farid remains committed to serving families in Beckley, West Virginia with integrity, compassion, and clinical excellence.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"585\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"612\"><strong>Professional Licensure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"688\">Dr. Farid is fully licensed and in good standing to practice dentistry in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"890\">\n<li data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"808\">\n<p data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"808\"><strong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"720\">Commonwealth of Virginia<\/strong> \u2013 Licensed by the Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP), Board of Dentistry<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"890\">\n<p data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"890\"><strong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"837\">State of West Virginia<\/strong> \u2013 Licensed by the West Virginia Board of Dentistry<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1034\">He maintains all required continuing education and adheres to the highest professional and ethical standards established by both state boards.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1039\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1063\"><strong>Academic &amp; Work Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1063\">1995-Present: Owner and The Dentist, <strong>Mohammad Ali Farid DMD DDS, PLLC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1396\"><strong>Dental Implantology<\/strong>, Howard University, Washington, D.C<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1396\"><strong>Orthodontic Program<\/strong>, Post-Graduate Course, The Mid-Mic-America Orthodontic Society<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1396\">Dr. Farid served as an <strong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1165\">Assistant Professor at the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">West Virginia University School of Dentistry<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, where he participated in the clinical education and mentorship of dental students. His academic role reflects a strong dedication to advancing dental knowledge and staying current with evolving techniques and evidence-based care.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1396\"><strong>Doctor of Dental Surgery<\/strong> <strong>(DDS)<\/strong> <em>| <\/em>West Virginia University School of<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1396\">Owner &amp; Dentist | Dental Practice of Mohammad Ali Farid DMD<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1396\"><strong>Orthodontic Residency Program<\/strong> | National University of Tehran (Melli), Iran<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1396\"><strong>Doctor of Dental Medicine<\/strong> <strong>(DMD)<\/strong> | National University of Tehran (Melli), Iran<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Our Beckley, WV Dental Practice Click on ONLINE BOOKING to make an appointment. 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