Prosthodontist
Prosthodontist
Specialist in Implant, Esthetic, & reconstructive Dentistry
Sia Abai DDS MMedSc is a graduate of Harvard University's Advanced Graduate Prosthodontics program with a Master's degree in Oral Biology and Prosthodontics. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, followed by two years of Advanced Education in General Dentistry training at the Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Abai is in full time clinical practice at the Abai Center for Advanced Dentistry in Orange County, CA. He is the past Director of Clinical Research and Development at the Glidewell International Technology Center, involved in clinical research, product development, and the advancement of guided implant surgery with a focus on an all-digital workflow from digital treatment planning to final prosthetic design. His clinical research led to the launch and validation of two implant systems along with advances in biomaterials used by thousands of dentists in private practice. He serves as a Lecturer at the UCLA School of Dentistry’s Advanced Graduate Prosthodontics program. Dr. Abai’s research and case reports have been published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, The American Association of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, and The New York State Dental Journal.
Harvard University
Masters of Medical Sciences, Oral Biology and Prosthodontics
Harvard University
Masters of Medical Sciences, Oral Biology and Prosthodontics
A Masters in Oral Biology and Prosthodontics degree is the culmination of three years of education beyond the required four years of dental school training. With a focus on implant, reconstructive and aesthetic dentistry, the residency program in Oral Biology and Prosthodontics broadens the knowledge base of the clinician and the intense training creates leaders in the dental field.
Columbia University
Chief Resident, Advanced Education in General Dentistry I & II
Columbia University
Chief Resident, Advanced Education in General Dentistry I & II
The Columbia University Advanced Education in General Dentistry program is designed to provide continuity of patient care in a dental school and hospital setting. Choosing the path of continuing education in a higher learning institute allows the clinician to hone their skills in comprehensive patient care and improve clinical outcomes based on a solid foundation of science and research. The culmination of building this strong foundation results in evidence based dentistry and higher success rates in clinical outcomes.
Columbia University
Doctorate of Dental Surgery
Columbia University
Doctorate of Dental Surgery
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine is consistently ranked as one of the best dental schools in the nation. With it's roots in oral surgery and a strong background in comprehensive patient treatment, the College of Dental Medicine provides the educational foundation for higher learning. Each year, over 90% of the graduates of the College of Dental Medicine aspire and are accepted to specialty programs such as Prosthodontics in order to provide the highest level of dentistry for their patients.
University of California, Irvine
Bachelors of Science in Biology
University of California, Irvine
Bachelors of Science in Biology
The University of California, Irvine is among the best public schools in the nation, being ranked in the top ten. With a focus on the sciences and the diversity of courses provided, UC Irvine's goal of maximizing the student's potential allows for an atmosphere of inclusion and a responsibility towards higher learning. The Bachelors of Science program at UC Irvine provides an in depth study of modern biology, allowing for a strong foundation in the sciences.