Dr. Rapoport attended the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg and after graduating in 1990, practiced general dentistry for 6 years. In 1996, Darrin and his wife Pam relocated to Seattle where he received his Masters of Science in Dentistry from the University of Washington and completed 3 years of highly specialized periodontal and implant training.
Dr. Rapoport is licensed to practice in Washington State and internationally, in South Africa, the United Kingdom and Australia. He is a board certified Periodontist andDiplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, thehighest honor awarded in his field. He is an active member of multiple organizations including the Seattle-King County Dental Society, the Washington State Society of Periodontists, theAmerican Dental Association, theAmerican Academy of Periodontology, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and theAcademy of Osseointegration. In addition, he regularly lectures at national and international events and has been published multiple times.
Dr. Rapoport is regarded as a local dental expert, contributing to severalKOMO NewsradioLifebeatsegments and appearing onKOMO 4,KING 5s Health Link, andKCPQ 13. He has also been featured inSouth Sound MagazinesDoctors Making A Differenceedition and been recognized as a Top Periodontist six years in a row bySeattle Metropolitan Magazine.
Dr. Ida Zarrabi DDS, MSD graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a degree in Biological Science and was denoted with Excellence in Research. During this time, she found dentistry as a perfect combination of art and science, and decided to pursue her dental degree at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). It was her artistic nature and deep love of science that allowed her to be recognized as a recipient of the APEX award by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD).
After completing her DDS degree, she completed a 1-year specialized training at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. After her General Practice Residency (GPR), she practiced advanced general dentistry in private practice in California for 2 years before moving to Washington to specialize in Periodontology and implantology. She has completed her Periodontics training at the University of Washington (UW) and has been awarded a Masters of Science in Dentistry. Dr. Zarrabi is certified in IV Relaxation and is a member of several dental organizations including the American Academy of Periodontology, Western Society of Periodontology, American Dental Association, American Academy of Osseointegration and the Washington State Dental Association.
Dr. Zarrabi is known for her warm and friendly demeanor, patience, and dedication to excellence in patient care. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and exploring the beautiful pacific northwest with her two dogs; Zoe, a Maltese Pomeranian, and Roxy, a Chihuahua, rescued in 2020.
Dr. Fadi Shaya is a native of the Pacific Northwest, originally from Portland, OR. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree at Oregon Health & Science University, graduating with Great Honors and as a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honors society. He then completed a three-year Periodontics residency program at the University of Washington, earning a certificate in Periodontics and Implant Surgery as well as a Masters of Science in Dentistry (MSD). During his residency, Dr. Shaya obtained diverse experience in all aspects of periodontal procedures including mucogingival, regenerative, corrective, and implant procedures.
Dr. Shaya brings a balance of experience and genuine passion to provide high quality dental care to his patients and is excited to be a part of the team at Pacific Northwest Periodontics and Dental Implants.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Shaya enjoys a wide variety of sports and routinely plays tennis and golf! Dr. Shaya has often been found lost in Seattle exploring the amazing food scene, and hiking the outdoors of our beautiful state.
We understand the value of your time, and need for high quality care for your oral health and smile. Our onsite lab allows for streamlined communication among our team of specialists, affording you the chance to receive exceptional care without multiple visits or referrals to other specialists.
Customized implant restorations like crowns, bridges and full-arch appliances are made right from the convenience of our state-of-the-art practice. Our in-house lab technician atPacific Northwest Periodonticsperforms scans, participates in the planning process for final restorations, and is present during implant surgery. Our overall commitment to patient experiences and higher quality eliminate the need for multiple visits or retries, often allowing patients to walk out with new teeth the same day.
Renowned implant specialist Dr. Darrin Rapoport custom crafts surgical guides for the precision placement of single or multiple implants. These guides are 3D printed from cone beam CT scans of the jaw, showing exact anatomical positioning of structures like bone and nerves. Custom surgical guides are extremely important for: