Jacob A. Pourati, DMD, MSD, CAGSDr. Pourati is a Board Certified periodontist. He specializes in improving gingival esthetics (gumline) implant placement and the treatment of gum diseases.

Education

Dr. Pourati graduated from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2004 with a CAGS (Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study) in Periodontology and a Masters Degree in Science and Dentistry.

  • 2007 : Board Certified , American Academy of Periodontology
  • 2004 : Boston Medical Center, Dental Fellowship, Geriatric Department.
  • 2001: Tufts School of Dental Medicine, D.M.D.
  • 1997: Boston University, Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biology and minor in history.

Professional Appointments

Associate Clinical Instructor in the Post-Doctoral Department of Periodontology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine 

Professional Memberships

  • Massachusetts Periodontal Society
  • American Academy of Periodontology
  • Massachusetts Dental Society
  • American Dental Association

On a Personal Note:

Dr Pourati is the first dentist in his family. As a Jewish immigrant, he has the utmost respect for his parents and family for going through so much to get him to this position. He always thirsts for knowledge and appreciates those who educate him. He, in turn, likes to educate patients and treat them as if they were his family.

Dr. Pourati's hobbies include hiking and cooking. While at Boston University he was the Captain of the Intramural Soccer Team. He is fluent in Farsi.