Dr. Safa Naghipur was born in Edmonton and raised in Winnipeg. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine and Bachelor of Science (Dentistry) degrees from the University of Manitoba. He has had his research paper published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry and presented at the American Dental Education Association conference.

He has a passion for teaching and has served as a clinical instructor at his University College. He has also served as a volunteer dentist at multiple local homeless shelters. He fills his spare time with family, travel, playing sports and attending continuing education courses.