Dr. Louie Al-Faraje literally defined and authored the art of Oral Implantology. As a leading authority, he created many classifications and techniques, the standards by which oral implantology surgical procedures can be successfully performed. His name has become synonymous with results-oriented oral implantology treatments around the world.

Dr. Le is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology and Implant Dentistry (ABOI/ID). He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is currently practicing as a Implant Specialist in the Bay Area, California.

After graduating from Tulane in 1983, he received his dental degree from the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in 1987. He was then accepted to a two-year hospital-based residency, where he obtained advanced training in oral surgery, implant dentistry, intravenous sedation, and comprehensive rehabilitation and restorative dentistry. In 1995, he received advanced surgical implant training through the University of Miami School of Medicine.

Dr. Barry Hillam graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2004. He entered private practice in Provo, Utah, where he made implants, bone grafting, and connective tissue grafting a regular part of his practice. Since that time he has lectured and written on topics including comprehensive treatment planning, implant implementation, implant prosthetics, connective tissue grafting, dental photography, and personal productivity. He also enjoys teaching oral implantology and holds licenses in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah.

Dr. Steve Hurst is a 1993 graduate of the UCLA School of Dentistry and a Fellow of the California Implant Institute. He maintains his practice in San Diego, emphasizing dental implant placement and restorations. Dr. Hurst coordinates a few aspects of the California Implant Institute’s live patient externship program.

Dr. Chad Slocum graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1998. He then continued his education by completing a one-year general practice residency program at the University of Washington Medical Center in 1999. Dr. Slocum maintains his private practice in Mill Creek, Washington, with an emphasis on implant surgery, bone grafting, and complex restorative care. He is a Fellow of the California Implant Institute and a Fellow of the ICOI.

Dr. Muhaimin’s patients travel from as far away as San Jose to see him – they love him that much! His patients describe him as professional, attentive, gentle and extremely personable and fun. They also talk about his great sense of humor and down-to-earth personality that puts even the most fearful patient at ease immediately.

Domenico Cascione obtained his primary education in Bari (Italy), where he was also certified as a Dental Technologist (CDT) in 1985. From 1986 to 2004 he was the owner and director of Dental Laboratory in Bari (Italy). He is a Master Ceramist and also is a specialist in metallurgy, implant work and complex esthetic rehabilitation. In 2005 he was awarded a Bachelor of Science of the Dental Technology degree from the University of Illinois.