Aref El Natour, DDS

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

General dentist with 18 years of private practice, in the downtown of San Francisco, at one of the most prestigious medical-dental buildings in the USA. Extensive experience in Restorative and Preventive Dentistry, Periodontics, Endodontics, Pedodontics, Orthodontics, Oral Surgery and a Fellowship in Implantology. A dental career complemented with a broad range of extended education courses ranging from one-day seminars to two years certification programs. Attended all American Dental Association, and California Dental Association conventions that took place in San Francisco since 1987. Certification in Nobel Biocare Guided Implant Surgery, Invisalign Orthodontic Treatment, as well as the use of Diode Laser.

EDUCATION

August 1984 to June 1985 Pennsylvania State University, Allentown, Pennsylvania: Dean’s Honor list.
August 1985 to June 1987 University of the Pacific, Stockton, California: Bachelor of Sciences degree.
July 1987 to June 1990 University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California: Doctor of Dental Surgery degree
March 1990 Fifth Quarter Seminars-Dr Ray Bertoloti: Attending 2 days seminar on cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
May 1992 to May 1993 Dr Edmond Bedrosian-Professor of Oral Surgery: Attending Dental Implant lectures series given once a month.
January 1993 to April 1993 Nobelpharma - Dr Robert Ura: Certificate of successful completion of the curriculum in the Restorative aspects of the Branemark Implant System.
September 1993 to September 1995 Progressive Orthodontic Seminars-Dr. Don Macgan: Certificate of completion of POS two-year academic and clinical program in Orthodontics.
December 1996 Perio Institute: Attending 3 days seminar in periodontal surgery.
December 1997 Progressive Orthodontic Seminars-Dr Don Macgan: Attending 2 days seminar on most up to date subjects and treatment modalities in orthodontics.
February 1999 Fifth Quarter Seminars-Dr Ray Bertoloti: Attending 2 days seminar on cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
December 1999 Progressive Orthodontic Seminars-Dr Don Macgan: Attending 2 days seminar on most up to date subjects and treatment modalities in orthodontics.
December 2000 Progressive Orthodontic Seminars-Dr Don Macgan: Attending 2 days seminar on most up to date subjects and treatment modalities in orthodontics.
December 2002 Progressive Orthodontic Seminars-Dr Don Macgan: Attending 2 days seminar on most up to date subjects and treatment modalities in orthodontics.
December 2003 Progressive Orthodontic Seminars-Dr Don Macgan: Attending 2 days seminar on most up to date subjects and treatment modalities in orthodontics using individual patient bracket system.
February 2004 Fifth Quarter Seminars-Dr Ray Bertoloti: Attending 2 days seminar on cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
June 2002 to June 2004 Pride Institute – Novato, California: Certificate of successful completion of 2 years program of advanced training in the business management of dentistry.
April 2004 Nobel Biocare-Dr. Jack Hann: Attending 2 days seminar on surgical and restorative implantology.
October 2004 to January 2005 Nobel Biocare-Dr Dennis Smiler, Yerba Buena, California: Certificate of completion of 4 months mini residency in surgical and restorative implantology.
June 2005 International Congress of Oral Implantologists: Received Fellowship award in Implantology with the ICOI.
September 2005 Align Technology, Inc.: Completion of Invisalign Certification I course.
December 2005 Progressive Orthodontic Seminars-Dr Don Macgan: Attending 2 days seminar on most up to date subjects and treatment modalities in orthodontics using individual patient bracket system.
April 2006 Nobel Biocare , Dr. Chris Marchack: Attending 2 days training on the use of Nobel Guide in conjunction with the surgical placement and restoration of dental implants.
December 2006 Progressive Orthodontic Seminars-Dr Don Macgan: Attending 2 days seminar on most up to date subjects and treatment modalities in orthodontics using individual patient bracket system.
August 2006 Align Technology, Inc.: Completion of Invisalign Certification II course.
March 2007 California Dental Association Foundation and California Society of Pediatric Dentistry: Successful completion the 32 –hour curriculum of the Pediatric Oral Health Access Program
May 2007 Nobel Biocare World Conference, Las Vegas: Attended 5 days of intensive courses in Implantology with live broadcast of surgeries and restorative procedures completed by the best implant clinicians in the world.
August 2007 Intenational Congress of Oral Implantologists. World Congress, San Francisco: Attended 3 days of Implant Prosthodontic Symposium given by world famous Implantologists.
August 2007 Dr Dennis Smiller, Pre Congress Course, San Francisco: Training in Bone Marrow Aspiration using successful bone grafts with stem cells.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

August 1990 to September 1993 Dr Thom Charon, San Francisco, California: General dentist • Worked as a general dentist with emphasis on cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, periodontics and implants.
August 1990 to August 1991 Dr Jerome Gray, Union City, California: General dentist • Worked as a general dentist with emphasis on restorative, preventive, cosmetic dentistry and endodontics.
September 1991 to February 1996 Inpatient Dental Services, San Francisco, California: General dentist • Worked as a general dentist on patients in long and short-term skilled nursing facilities with emphasis on prevention and removable prosthodontics.
September 1993 to present Smiles on Union Square, San Francico, California: General dentist • Owner of private “high tech” practice, all phases of general dentistry being practiced as well as orthodontics, and surgically placing implants and restoring them.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Member of American Dental Association since 1990.
Member of California Dental Association since 1990.
Member of San Francisco Dental Society since 1990.
Fellow of International Congress of Oral Implantologists, 2005.

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English, French, Arabic, and basic knowledge of Spanish.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

1996 - Present
Lecturer and member,
Coalition Of Concerned Medical Professionals, Oakland CA.
1998 to 2004
Secretary, Community Center,
San Francisco, California.
2008
President, Dentists Without Borders,
Non–Profit organization–San Francisco, California
2001-present
Volunteer, Give Kids A Smile, San Francisco CA.

REFERENCES

415-956-6610 Dr. Edmond Bedrosian: Director of the Post-Doctoral Implant Training Program at the University of the Pacific School of dentistry.
415-641-1001 Dr. Eric Debbane: Private Practice San Francisco
415-929-6613 ext. 56613 Dr Ai Streaker: Assistant Professor University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School Of Dentistry

HOBBIES

High interest in all high tech gadgets, computers and tools.

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

Tennis, swimming, skiing, photography.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

1990 to present.
Dentist member of Coalition of Concerned Medical Professionals-a not for profit organization – delivering needed dental treatment for low-income people at no charge.
1998 to present.
Delancey Street Foundation-a not for profit organization-delivering needed dental treatment for substance abusers and former felons at no cost.
2003 to present.
“Give Kids A Smile”-Participating in a special community outreach program with the collaboration of the San Francisco Dental Society.
2008
President and Founder of Dentists Without Borders ,a non-profit organization based in San Francisco.

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