network of Professionals in Zygomatic Implants

Dr. Michael Abba is a distinguished Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with a subspecialty in endoscopic salivary gland disease, extensive expertise in oral implantology, bone grafting, and management of sinus lift complications.

Holding a DMD from Tel-Aviv University and an Executive MBA in healthcare innovation from Reichman University, Dr. Abba is a trailblazer in remote surgical assistance and healthcare innovation.

His work extends to offering vital surgical care in underserved regions, particularly in Africa. As an attending surgeon at the Hadassah University Medical Center’s Oral and Maxillofacial Department in Jerusalem, he is deeply involved in research, resident training, and has published numerous papers and co-authored a book on minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. Abba is also making significant strides in medical device consultancy and healthcare entrepreneurship, leveraging his expertise to innovate in user interface design and business models within maxillofacial surgery. His international lectures highlight his commitment to advancing surgical practices and patient care globally.

Dr. Dubravica and his dedicated team are committed to delivering exceptional dental care to all our patients, ensuring they leave with a beautiful, healthy, and confident smile. Our approach combines extensive knowledge with cutting-edge technologies to develop an individual approach to each patient’s unique lifestyle.

We specialize in zygomatic implants, offering a solution for patients with insufficient bone structure who may not be suitable candidates for traditional implants. Utilizing state-of-the-art digital methods and our in-house dental laboratory equipped with the latest 3D printers and CNC machines, we meticulously craft every dental work to perfection. Our meticulous planning minimizes surprises, ensuring a smooth treatment journey for every patient.

One aspect of our service we take pride in is the utmost safety we maintain during surgical procedures. Our fully equipped operating rooms adhere to cleanroom technology standards, guaranteeing sterile environments with pristine air quality.

Nestled along the picturesque coast of the Adriatic Sea, Dental Centre Dubravica was visited until now by patients from over 72 countries worldwide. We extend our invitation to anyone seeking expert dental care while enjoying the beauty of our country. Our highly educated team is dedicated to providing you with the pleasure of a healthy, happy, and radiant smile you’ve always dreamed of.

DMD – Graduated in Dentistry, 1997, ISCS-SUL, Portugal. Postgraduate Degree in Oral Surgery, Lisbon, 2000. Postgraduate Degree in Implantology Straumann, Madrid, Spain, 2002. Postgraduate Degree in Implantology, Implantbrazil, Brasil, 2007. Postgraduate Degree in Bone Reconstruction, Implantbrazil, Brasil, 2008. Postgraduate Degree in Zygomatic Rehabilitation, Implantbrazil, Brasil, 2010. Speaker at National and International Conferences. Awarded First Place in Portuguese Congresses of the Dentistry Portuguese Order (OMD) in the field of Implantology, 2014, 2016, 2017. Professor Assistant of the International Postgraduate Course In Implantology, Bone Reconstruction, Zygomatic Rehabilitation – Implantbrazil, Professor Alexander Salvoni, 2007-present. Oral Surgery Specialist, OMD, 2017. PhD Oral Rehabilitation, Bone Reconstruction, Coimbra University, 2015. Oral Rehabilitation Assistant Professor of Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Coimbra University, 2015-2020. Oral Surgery Assistant Professor of University Institute Egas Moniz, 2022- present.

Dr. Bulot is a native of Louisiana. He attended Nicholls State University for his undergraduate studies. He received both his Doctorate of Dental Surgery and his Doctorate of Medicine degrees from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dr. Bulot has been trained in the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This includes sedation and general anesthesia, facial and cosmetic surgery, oral and facial pathology, temporomandibular joint (TMJ), arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery, removal of wisdom teeth, and dentoalveolar surgery. He has a special interest in CT-guided dental implant surgery, full-mouth dental implant rehabilitation, and orthognathic/sleep apnea surgery.

He earned his Board Certification in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2013. He has a special interest in teaching the LSU dental students a comprehensive approach to the dental patient and regularly teaches at LSU Dental School. He also sponsors and leads annual continuing education courses in Baton Rouge with a special interest in comprehensive implant dentistry as well as the “Oral Surgeon Advantage” for wisdom tooth extraction.

Dr. Bulot strives to stay on the cutting edge in all aspects of Oral Surgery and attends countless hours of Continued Education so he can bring the absolute best treatment to his patients. He also brings this knowledge back to Baton Rouge so he can teach his referring Dentists the latest techniques and technology at his local seminars.

Dr Bulot’s dedication to excellence in all facets of Oral Surgery and Implant Dentistry has received nationwide attention and he takes pride in having patients in his practice that travel from as far as Alaska and Southern Florida for his continued treatment.

Dr. Steven Nelson is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who was raised in Baton Rouge. He attended Louisiana State University for his undergraduate studies and received a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans, Louisiana. In addition to graduating at the top of his dental school class, he was bestowed the Horace Wells Excellence in Dental Anesthesia Award, and the Excellence in Implant Dentistry Award. He was also inducted into the C. Edmund Kells and OKU Dental Honor Societies.

After dental school, Dr. Nelson completed a 6 year residency at LSU in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.  As part of his residency, he received a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. During this time he completed a one-year general surgery internship at University Medical Center in New Orleans, including additional months of anesthesia training.

This extensive training allows Dr. Nelson to offer a wide variety of surgical procedures to his patients. He provides IV sedation and general anesthesia, wisdom tooth removal, dentoalveolar surgery, facial trauma surgery, TMJ surgery, and treatment of oral and facial pathology with subsequent reconstruction.

Dr. Nelson has a special interest in orthognathic surgery, bone grafting, soft tissue grafting, and dental implant surgery.  Along with his well trained office staff he is able to provide his patients with the most updated and accurate methods of care using in-office CT scans and the latest digital equipment.

Dr. Nelson is a member of several organizations including the American Dental Association, American Medical Association, Louisiana Dental Association, and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He dedicates time at the hospital in order to teach the resident surgeons rotating at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.