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Dr. Esam Abou Nahlah, DDS, MS, FACP, Prosthodontist in Northern Virginia

Esam Abou Nahlah, DDS, MS, FACP

Board-certified prosthodontist. Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists. Practicing since 2003, in Northern Virginia since 2013.

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Since 2003In practice

DiplomateAm. Board of Prosthodontics, 2013

18,000+Implants placed

15,000+Arches restored

Specialty

Why See a Prosthodontist?

Prosthodontics is the specialty concerned with replacing and restoring teeth: implants, crowns, bridges, veneers, dentures and full-mouth rehabilitation. Three years of training beyond dental school.

Diplomate, 2013American Board of Prosthodontics

Close-up of dental implant surgery, with a handpiece placing an implant post in the patient's mouth — **18,000+**Implants placed

A restored full arch — **15,000+**Arches restored

A trophy, illustrating the practice's award recognition — **Since 2003**In practice

Dr. Nahlah has been a practicing dentist in California since 2003, and he is a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists. He has lectured extensively on the subject of smile design and dental implants, and he has several publications in national and international scientific journals.

Credentials

Dr. Nahlah’s Credentials

In 2013, Dr. Nahlah moved to Northern Virginia to practice dentistry and has completed the following programs:

01Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
02Fellow, American College of Prosthodontists
03Adjunct Faculty, Virginia Commonwealth University, Prosthodontics Postgraduate Program
04Certificate in Prosthodontics
05M.S., Master of Science in Oral Biology
06Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
07Associate Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry

08IV Sedation Certificate
09BLS & ACLS Provider
10CRDTS, Central Regional Dental Testing Service
11American National Dental Board
12Virginia Dental License
13California Dental License
14California Dental Board

Awards

Award-winning Dentist

In 2013, The American Board of Prosthodontics awarded Dr. Nahlah the most prestigious award in the field: “Diplomate of American Board of Prosthodontics.” Dr. Nahlah has enjoyed practicing as a specialist in prosthodontic dentistry focusing on esthetic dentistry, implant dentistry, full mouth rehabilitation, and smile makeovers.

However, Dr. Nahlah is not one to hide his talents or his knowledge from others. In fact, he frequently takes time from his practice to help new dentists in their continuing education, and many of his peers respect him as an outgoing individual eager to better the profession he works in. He also holds hospital privilege at Inova Fairfax Hospital, the only level 1 Trauma Hospital in Northern Virginia.

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Teaching

Mentor and Educator

As an educator and mentor, Dr. Nahlah enjoys advancing the careers of many dentists through lecturing and hands-on courses that he offers while inventing advanced techniques in dentistry. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Nahlah has a passion for teaching dentistry methods to other dentists. He is adjunct faculty at Virginia Commonwealth University, teaching the residents in its Prosthodontics Postgraduate Program: the dentists who are themselves training to become prosthodontists.

He was a clinical instructor at the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry before relocating, and still runs hands-on courses for other dentists.

He is also the founder of a well-known dental study club, the Tysons Study Club. This quarterly study club and symposium is a vision Dr. Nahlah had been cultivating for some time that came to fruition in 2018. It is for dentists by dentists and is geared towards challenging dentists’ thinking on the industry and how to improve. Through the study club, dentists will learn the skills and progressive innovation to provide patients with a higher level of care.

Fellow, American College of Prosthodontists
American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Academy of Osseointegration

Dr. Nahlah with Yolanda, a full-arch patient of the practice

Memberships

Professional Memberships

Dr. Nahlah is a firm believer in perpetual education and is very active in several professional dental organizations, listed above.

Dr. Nahlah believes active participation in these and many other similar organizations is crucial for all dental professionals. It helps him stay abreast of the latest techniques and technologies in the dynamic field of prosthodontics and implant dentistry.

Techniques

What Techniques Does Dr. Nahlah Use?

Immediate placement

Implants placed at the time of extraction where the case allows, removing a healing phase and a separate surgery.

Computer-guided surgery

Placement through a surgical guide generated from the cone-beam scan, so each post lands at the planned angle and depth.

Digital impressions

Scanned rather than molded, which removes a step patients dislike and a source of dimensional error.

Restoration of implants

The half most surgeons hand off. Planning and restoring in the same practice is the reason the final teeth match the plan.

Away From Work

What Does Dr. Nahlah Do Outside Work?

Dr. Nahlah’s primary focus is practicing dentistry and caring for his patients and improving their lives. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family. He often likes to unwind with activities such as motorcycle riding, hiking, and boating and has recently gotten hooked on Peloton cycling.

If you haven’t experienced the enthusiasm and knowledgeable care of Dr. Nahlah, contact us today to schedule a consultation.

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Questions

Questions About Dr. Nahlah

What is a prosthodontist?

A dentist who has trained for three more years after dental school in replacing and restoring teeth: implants, crowns, bridges, veneers, dentures and full-mouth rehabilitation.What a prosthodontist does →

Is Dr. Nahlah board-certified?

Yes. Dr. Esam Abou Nahlah, DDS, MS, has been a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics since 2013 and is a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists. He is adjunct faculty in Virginia Commonwealth University's Prosthodontics Postgraduate Program, and has placed over 18,000 implants.

How is a prosthodontist different from a general dentist?

A general dentist looks after everyday care. A prosthodontist specializes in rebuilding missing or failing teeth, and designs the finished result before the treatment that produces it.

Where does Dr. Nahlah see patients?

At the Tysons Corner office, Suite 220 at 7901 Jones Branch Drive in McLean, and at 2855 Duke Street in Alexandria.Contact and locations →

How long has Dr. Nahlah been in practice?

Since 2003, and in Northern Virginia since 2013.