Dr. Genevieve Abi-Nahed or "Dr. Abi" as patients have
renamed her, simply adores her profession and loves bringing a smile to
everyone she interacts with. She is
known to be a happy, cheerful person with a genuine care for her patients. Dr. Abi-Nahed has successfully
treated thousands of patients. She
offers customized unique treatments for each of her patients. Dr. Abi-Nahed
is also an educator and believes strongly in helping others understand the
process and options to obtain the best treatment plan, and ultimately the best
treatment outcome possible.
Dr. Abi-Nahed is a “super specialist" and has distinguished
herself in her career by becoming certified specialist in both Periodontics and
Orthodontics in Canada. She is a Diplomate of the American Board
of Periodontology and Board Eligible for the American Board of
Orthodontics. Dr. Abi-Nahed obtained her
certificate in Orthodontics from the prestigious Eastman Institute for Oral
Health in Rochester, New York and received her Master
of Science and certificate in Periodontics from the University of Toronto,
Ontario, Canada.
She
practices all scopes of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and
Periodontics in San Diego, California.
Hugh Flax, DDS, AAACD, MICOI
Dr. Hugh Flax is an award-winning, internationally respected cosmetic dentist who strives for perfection with every patient. He has a passion for continuing education and far exceeds the state of Georgia requirements by averaging 150 hours of continuing education each year – nearly eight times the required amount. Even though his reputation continues to attract patients, it’s his gentle, caring demeanor that keeps them returning time and time again.
In addition to being accredited with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Flax has earned numerous awards and certifications in dental implant care and laser treatment. He attends numerous advanced training meetings throughout the world including the Kois Center, AAID Maxicourse (a mini-residency in implants), the Academy of Laser Dentistry, and the Pankey Institute to continually improve his care for his patients. Very soon, he will have completed the certification process to receive Mastership with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, as well as having completed the extensive credentialing process to be recognized as an Associate Fellow with the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
Dr. Flax is an accredited cosmetic dentist, lecturer, and Past President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) who blends modern aesthetic dentistry with overall health and wellness. He has been featured and mentioned in over 50 industry-leading publications, as well as in many women’s magazines such as Cosmo, Allure, and Good Housekeeping as well as The Atlanta Business Chronicle, Jezebel, Atlanta Magazine, In Style, and New Beauty magazine.
Dr. Sam Halabo is an accomplished national and international
speaker, author, and product evaluator. For over 20 years he has run a
state-of-the-art private practice in San Diego, CA. He is a graduate of Boston University’s
Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry and he completed a General Practice
Residency at the Loma Linda Veterans Hospital.
Dr. Halabo is an adjunct faculty member at the University of
California at San Diego and an Editor for ‘Inside Dentistry’ Magazine. He served as the director of dental care at
the UCSD Homeless clinic in Pacific Beach, CA.
He has been involved in product evaluations for both the Catapult Group
and Clinicians Report (CR) for many years and is proud and honored to share his
knowledge and experience with those seeking to provide excellent dental care
for their patients. Dr. Halabo lectures
on a variety of topics with an emphasis on improving patient care and the
Dentists’ enjoyment of their profession by combining technological and clinical
advancements with the use of simple practice management tools.
He is a member of the San Diego County Dental Society,
California Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the Academy of
General Dentistry, the Academy of Laser Dentistry and the American Academy of
Cosmetic Dentistry.