Meet
Dominique Chagniot, DDS
Dr. Chagniot is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon based in San Francisco, CA, who offers exceptional care to the community where she was raised. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
About Dr. Chagniot
Dr. Dominique Chagniot was born and raised in the Ingleside neighborhood of San Francisco and attended high school at St. Ignatius College Preparatory. As a teenager, Dr. Chagniot’s interest in oral surgery was sparked when she spent a summer volunteering at the 7x7 West Portal office, where she observed Dr. Duncan’s surgeries. From that point on, Dr. Chagniot became laser-focused on becoming an oral surgeon.
Dr. Chagniot is very passionate about oral surgery and is thankful to be working her dream job! She is dedicated to staying up to date on the latest research and technologies, and she takes the time to make patients feel comfortable and heard. She is proud to be a part of a team that delivers unmatched service for English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog speakers.
Education & Residency
Dr. Chagniot earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Microbiology and a minor in Music Theory from UC Santa Barbara in 2016. While at UCSB, Dr. Chagniot was heavily involved in microbiology research, spending hours in the lab studying antibacterial toxins. She was also a cellist in the Ethnomusicology Performance Ensemble.
She then ventured further south for her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, CA in 2020. Dr. Chagniot was awarded the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons’ Dental Student Award, a prestigious award granted to only one dental student for their excellence in oral and maxillofacial surgery. She was also selected for the highly competitive, merit-based Friends of Dentistry Scholarship, awarded to only one student per year.
In 2020, Dr. Chagniot matched to the UCSF Fresno Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency in Fresno, California, a program known for its high case volumes and wide surgical scope. During her time in residency, Dr. Chagniot developed her surgical skills in facial trauma, orofacial reconstruction, pathology, head and neck infections, head and neck cancer, cleft lip and palate, TMJ, plastic surgery, ENT, and sleep surgery. As chief resident, Dr. Chagniot performed complex 10-12 hour cancer excision and reconstructive surgeries while leading a team of other residents. She completed her residency training in 2024.
In private practice, Dr. Chagniot specializes in dental implant placement, full-arch reconstruction, bone grafting, wisdom teeth extractions, Botox, general anesthesia for pediatric and adult patients, and orthognathic surgery. She is active in the San Mateo Dental Society and plans to become a clinical instructor at local dental schools. Dr. Chagniot also enjoys using her skills to give back to others. She has embarked on volunteer missions to Central America with the Global Dental Brigades and the Open Wide Foundation and looks forward to more volunteer trips in the future
Memberships & Certifications
Dr. Chagniot is board-certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS). She is a member of several professional organizations, including:
- California Dental Association (CDA)
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- San Francisco Dental Society (SFDS)
- California Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (CALAOMS)
- American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
- Passing the Scalpel (PTS)
Outside the Office
When she isn’t at the office, Dr. Chagniot enjoys yoga, long walks, and seeing family and friends. Although not an avid golfer herself, Dr. Chagniot enjoys going to the course to cheer on her husband, Amol, who is a former professional golfer. They also enjoy traveling and trying new things.