Dr. Mokbel has been practicing dentistry in California since 1984. He received his degree in Dental Surgery from France in 1978. He then pursued a research project and a teaching opportunity at the Univ. of Paris and earned a second doctoral degree in Dental Sciences (Odontologiques Sciences) In Prosthodontics or DSO in 1982.

A Prosthodontist has special training in Crown & Bridge, Implants, Dentures, Cosmetic dentistry and TMJ disorders.

Dr Mokbel is currently a clinical assistant professor teaching Restorative Dentistry and Prosthetics at the University of Southern California (USC), School of Dentistry, (since 1983). He has since received many teaching awards.

With advanced training in Prosthodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry and 20 years of experience, Dr Mokbel takes great pride in treating all his patients personally, with a lot of compassion and dedication.

Dentistry can be very complicated, Dr. Mokbel as a Prosthodontist (specialist in Prostodontics) works with several other specialists such as Periodontists (specialist in Gum Disease), Endodontists ( specialist in Root Canals treatment), Orthodontists, Oral and Plastic Surgeons. Together, they can handle almost every conceivable situation from a simple tooth replacement such a single implant to a full mouth rejuvenation and reconstruction with several implants and even Extreme Make Over as seen on TV.

Dr Mokbel Practiced in Italy and in France. Between 1978 and 1982

 

Affiliation with professional organizations include:
• International College of Prosthodontics ICP
• International Congress of Oral Implantology ICOI
• American Dental Association
• California Dental Association
• Orange County Dental Society
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

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What is a Prosthodontist?
A Prosthodontist is a specialists who have completed a two years post-graduate program and passed an exam for board-certification. Dr Mokbel is trained in Prosthodontics from the University of Paris, France. He actually completed a program including certificates in Removable, Fixed Prosthodontics and a 4 years research project leading to a PHD in Dental Sciences in Dentistry (DSO).

In few words a prosthodontist is a dental specialist in the areas of crowns & bridges, dentures, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry and TMJ disorders.

A prosthodontist has advanced training in other fields such as Occlusion, Medical & Biological sciences, Dental materials, Esthetics … Prosthodontists can provide complicated treatment and have the ability to perform full mouth rehabilitation or reconstruction, using a combination of Implants, attachments, Crowns, bridges and dentures.

As a specialist in his fields Dr. Mokbel usually receives referrals from other dentist and consultations for treatment of the more complex cases.

So whether you are missing one or more teeth, or you suffer from broken or diseased teeth and you want to have a more attractive smile and a healthy mouth you may want to select a well trained and experienced dentist, someone who can handle the complex problems just as the easy ones. You don’t want just a simple repair or replacement of your missing or broken teeth.


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