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Dr. Oganesyan immigrated to Los Angeles
in 1994 from the Eastern European country of Armenia. After building a
successful dental laboratory, he decided to fulfill his dream and become a
dentist.
Dr. Oganesyan obtained his Bachelors of
Science in Biological Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara
in 2001. In 2005, he graduated from the UCLA Masters Program in Oral
Biology with an emphasis on the advanced study and biomechanics of dental
implants. In 2009, Dr. Oganesyan earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from
the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California.
Since he began his graduate studies in 2003, he has presented his research
findings both nationally and internationally. As a dental student at USC, he was elected to present his research reports and
clinical trial studies to the Newport Harbor Academy of Dentistry in
California.
As a recognized leader in the biomechanics of dental implants, Dr. Oganesyan
has received multiple clinical science and scholastic awards (UCSB - Genesis
Award 2001, Annual Undergraduate Colloquium 2001, UCLA SD - Research Grant
2004, USC HOSD - Clinical Science Award 2nd and 3rd place 2007, Universidad
Nacional Autonoma De Mexico - CONSTANCIA Award May 2007, Grant for IADR by
NIDCR March 2008).
In 2011 he completed two years of residency in Advanced Education of General
Dentistry through A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral
Health. His clinical training included advanced work in surgical implants, bony
impacted extractions, soft and hard tissue grafts, periodontal surgeries,
endodontic therapies, and to treat complex dental cases as well as medically
complex patients.
Dr. Oganesyan’s passion for dentistry is pursued by continuously attending
courses and seminars, following the most recent research findings, and keeping
up with the latest advancements and treatment modalities in order to implement
them in his patient care so he can treat each patient with the highest standard of
care.
He is a member of International Association for Dental Research, American
Dental Association, Arizona Dental Association, California Dental Association
and International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
In addition to working with Dr. Fazel,
Dr. Oganesyan is currently Clinical Faculty at A.T. Still University's Advanced
Education of General Dentistry program where he trains resident dentists in
advanced restorative and implant dentistry.
Dr.
Fazel and his staff are very excited to welcome Dr. Tevan Oganesyan to the
team!