In 2008, he joined the prestigious Columbia University Dental Program where he did his residency in and obtained his DDS, In Advanced Education Of General Dentistry, followed by a fellowship in 2010 at New York Presbyterian hospital in the big apple Manhattan, NY. he was the chief resident during his freshman and senior year. Dr. Arafa is licensed in New York and Virginia and he is a member of the American Dental Association and a member of the American Academy of General Dentistry.
While in New York Dr.Arafa had over 500 hours of Education in Implant Dentistry and minor surgery Joined the American Academy of Implant Dentistry to sharpen his skills of placing implants using multiple systems and techniques to help patients needs He majored in placing implants, minor surgery and full mouth rehabilitation.
Dr.Mahmood has been practicing dentistry since 2010, his advanced training in general dentistry at Florida institute gave him a wealth of experience in implants, laser, digital and cosmetic dentistry.