The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our doctors' training, professional credentials and work experience.
Dr. Hisham Nasr
Dr. Nasr has been first in his class since he was 6 years old. He graduated from dental school as a valedictorian in 1983 and has dual specialty training in oral surgery and periodontics. He earned his Masters degree in Oral Surgery in 1987 and in 1994 he received his specialty certificate in periodontics from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, where he also serves on the faculty for continuing education in Cosmetic Dentistry and advanced treatment planning courses. Dr. Nasr is also a renowned lecturer with speaking engagements nationally and internationally.
Dr. A. Margarita Sáenz
Dr. Sáenz graduated from dental school in 1994. She received her certificate in periodontics from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in 1999. Her studies at LSU followed a year of residency in periodontics and implants at New York University. Furthermore, she has graduated with a Masters of Education in 1999 and a Masters of Science in 2000. Her capability and interests in research have been recognized as the winner of the annual award from the Louisiana Dental Research Association for a clinical study on esthetic crown lengthening. Her most recent achievement has been a Doctorate in Administration and Leadership, with a dissertation on self-assessment of current knowledge of periodontology. Dr. Sáenz also serves as a part-time instructor for residents in the Department of Periodontics at LSU School of Dentistry.
| Drs. Nasr and Sáenz belong to an elite group of periodontists who through additional post-specialization written and oral examinations have achieved the status of Diplomates of the American Board of Periodontology. Additionally, annually attending continuing education courses enables Dr. Nasr and Dr. Sáenz to stay at the forefront of their specialty so that they can provide optimal care to their patients. This allows them to offer patients the finest and most current esthetic, regenerative, and implant care. Drs. Nasr and Sáenz have several publications in refereed and peer-reviewed journals. They also co-authored a chapter in a book titled “Atlas of Maxillofacial Surgery” published in 1999. Drs. Nasr and Sáenz are also dedicated to serving the local community. They lecture regularly to dentists, specialists, and dental hygienists. |
