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meet the doc
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Shouvik ponnusamy
dmd, facoms, faaoms
"Dr. Samy"
At Niva, we are disrupting the legacy model of referral-based specialty dentistry and putting patients in charge of their own oral health care choices. This patient-centered, multidisciplinary model is our novel approach to specialty care.
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Contributing author to three Oral Surgery and Implantology textbooks
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Four additional years of advanced specialty training
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Co-creator of five novel surgical protocols
thousands
Thousands of lives changed
professional
extensive training
- Full arch implant rehabilitation (All-on-4™, Teeth in a Day) and comprehensive oral and maxillofacial surgery
Specialization
- Placement of dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, bone and soft tissue grating, dental extractions, minimally invasive TMJ treatment, and injectable facial cosmetic services
- One of the few highly specialized surgeons in the country who is proficient in both zygomatic (cheekbone), and pterygoid implant placement
Expertise
- Published in several peer review medical journals on novel surgical techniques
- Leader and pioneer in the industry, lecturing to community dentists, surgeons, and University residents in-training about dental implants and digital applications within dental reconstruction
Honors
- Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Fellow, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Fellow, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- AAOMS Dental Implant Award
- Served as Chief Resident at the University of Illinois Chicago Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Inducted into prestigious OKU Honors Society
- Member of CJ Lyons Academy
- Awarded Dr. Steven Burgard Memorial Scholarship
- Awarded Dr. Daniel Seldin Scholarship
Educational
Highlights
- Board Certification, Oral and maxillofacial Surgery
- Doctorate in Dental Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago
- General Anesthesia License, State of Texas
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification
- Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Illinois
Research
- A Novel Prosthetically Driven Workflow Utilizing Zygomatic Implants: The Restoratively Driven Zygomatic Implant Routine. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2020 § Peer reviewed scientific journal publication
- "Monoblock" Occlusal Model to Enhance Occlusal Verification During Orthognathic Surgery. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2020. § Peer reviewed scientific journal publication
- Use of a Foley Catheter in the Drainage of Deep Space Neck Infections. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2019. § Peer reviewed scientific journal publication
- Outcomes of Zygomatic Dental Implants: Surgeon, Dentist, and Patient Satisfaction. AAOMS Abstract and Poster Presentation, Annual Meeting 2019. § International Scientific Meeting
- The Role of Secondary Facial Reconstruction in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. UIC Clinic and Research Day Poster Presentation 2019. § University Scientific Program
personal
Dr. Samy is married to his lovely wife, who is a general dentist in the area. They love spending time with their two children. In addition to throwing parties, playing golf, and meditation, he is also passionate about food, wine, travel, and art. He particularly enjoys the art of Neopolitan pizza making.
we look
forward to
meeting you
Call (512) 881-8852 or request an appointment online to set up your first visit. We’ll be in touch soon.
