Dr. Factor received his B.A. in molecular, cellular and developmental biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz in 1997 with honors in the major and Phi Beta Kappa. While an undergraduate student he became certified as an emergency medical technician and volunteered in the emergency department at Dominican Hospital and conducted laboratory research. In May, 2009 Dr. Factor received Diplomate status of the American Board of Periodontology and relocated to San Diego as a full time partner of Dr. Silverstein.

Dr. Factor’s practice includes surgical and non-surgical periodontal therapy, periodontal plastic surgery, and all phases of implant surgery. He is one of the few periodontists in San Diego to provide intravenous conscious sedation to provide comfort to his patients during procedures.

Dr. Factor values patient communication and high quality health care delivery. He maintains affiliation with the Alpha Omega, American Academy of Periodontology, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, San Diego County Dental Society, and the UCLA School of Dentistry Apollonian Society. He holds dental licenses in California and Texas and has a conscious sedation permit in the state of California. He enjoys outdoor activities and spending his free time with his Family.