Maher Albouz, D.D.S., Cosmetic Laser Dentistry
Dr. Albouz is a dental professional, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) for California Worker’s Compensation, as well as being a temporomandibular joint dysfunction and sleep disorder specialist in addition to full mouth reconstruction. He has also been accredited in conscious sedation, mercury free dentistry, implant placement and bone grafting.
His professional career started with his degree of Doctorate in Dental Surgery from St. Petersburg’s University of Stomatology in 1989. Dr. Albouz then started his first practice Cosmetic Laser Dentistry in San Dimas, CA in 1999. He acquired his second office, Cosmetic Laser Dentistry II in Woodland Hills, CA in 2007.
He is a member of IAOMT(mercury free dentistry), DOCS (dental organization for conscious sedation) California Institute of Implantology and American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. Dr. Albouz is constantly updating his skills with the latest in dental technology and procedures. Both of his offices utilize state of the art computer aided diagnosis and treatment. His special interest in TMJ and sleep disorders have allowed him the training and experience that is necessary to treat these disorders.
Dr. Albouz’s treatment philosophy is a conservative approach that many times will require a multidisciplinary approach with physicians and other healthcare professionals to achieve maximum results. Dr. Albouz has been established as a Qualied Medical Evaluator since July 2015 and has dealt with several Worker’s Compensation cases as both primary treating physician and agreed medical evaluator since 2010. He follows all laws and guidelines set forth by the division of worker’s compensation to properly handle each case individually.
A generous amount of time is spent getting to know each patient and their unique needs. The staff is well trained, friendly and take genuine interest in patient comfort and quality of life.
Commitment to excellence: We offer a standard of excellence in personalized dental care. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.
Infection control in our office is also very important. To provide you with the best dental care, we maintain strict sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
As your dental care professional, I want you to be confident knowing that I work with a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we continue to learn and educate ourselves about the newest techniques and breakthroughs. That includes attending dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed about the latest products and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.
Education: St.Petersburg’s University of Stomatology, 1989; advanced training in cosmetic dentistry, laser dentistry and the latest root canal therapy modalities. Extensive training in mercury free dentistry and restorative materials biocompatibility. Trained in conscious sedation of patients as well as state of the art computer aided diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ). Advanced training in the placement and restoration of dental implants.
Memberships: International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT); Academy of Laser Dentistry; DOCS (Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation) from which he has acquired training in conscious sedation of Patients.