About California Implant Dentist Dr. Thein

 

Dr. Robert Thein has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years in La Crescenta. He has a Dental Implant Practice that focuses on technical quality, gentle dental care and understanding. He received his dental degree from Boston University School of Dentistry. He then went on to receive his advanced dental implant surgical training from the Misch Implant Institute in University of Pittsburg School of Dentistry. He received additional training for Full Mouth Reconstruction, Occlusion, and Cosmetic Dentistry from the Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Education in Florida and Esthetic Professional Dental Education Institute in California. Dr. Thein is board certified by the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, the board certification symbolizes the highest level of competence in Implant Dentistry. Dr. Thein's clinical areas of expertise include dental anxiety, cosmetic dentistry and dental implants. He has a board certified anesthesiologist to assist him treating patients who are suffering from extreme dental anxiety. He is passionate about providing excellent dental care to his patients. Dr. Thein is married to Dr. Lorna Kong, who is a pediatrician in Arcadia Methodist Hospital. They reside with their two children in La Canada. Dr. Thein and his family.   Click here to read some testimonials from our patients.

Education

Undergraduate: U.C.L.A./U.C.S.B., B.A. 1980 (Summa Cum Laude)
Dental School: Boston University School of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Surgery, 1985

Post Doctoral Education

Orthodontic Training: U.S.D.I. Orthodontic Institute 1992-1996
Dental Implant Surgical and Prosthetic Training:
Misch Implant Institute at University of Pittsburgh, 1999-2001
Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Education
Esthetic Professionals Advanced Fixed Prosthodontics Residency 2006-2007
Esthetic Professionals Comprehensive Esthetic Residency 2007-2008

Certification

Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry
Diplomate of International Congress of Oral Implantology
(highest level of achievement in the international oral implant organization)
Board certified Implant Dentist

Specialized Education Qualifications

Advanced Fixed Prosthodontics (Full Mouth Reconstruction) Trained by Dr. Bruce Crispin Professor Emeritus, UCLA School of Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry Trained by Dr. Bruce Crispin, Professor Emeritus, U.C.L.A. School of Dentistry Trained by Dr. James Dunn, Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry

Periodontics (treatment of gum and bone disease) Trained by Dr. Berry Kenney, Professor of Periodontic, Chief of Periodontal Surgery, UCLA School of Dentistry

Endodontic (root canal treatment) Trained by Dr. Steve Morrow, Professor of Endodontic, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry Trained by Dr. Stephen Buchanan, Endodontist, Santa Barbara, California

Removable Prosthesis Denture and Partial Denture Trained by Dr. Jack Turbyfill, The Black Marlin Educational Resources

Early Orthodontic Treatment Trained by Dr. Christopher Luccy, Pedodontist, Clinical Instructor, University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry

Diagnosis and Treatment of Occlusal Problems (bite and jaw joint problems) Trained by Dr. Peter Dawson, author of Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment of Occlusal Problems

Head and Neck Anatomy Trained by Dr. Mohamed Sharawy, Chief of Anatomy Department, Medical College of Georgia

Memberships

• American Dental Association
• California Dental Association
• American Academy of Implant Dentistry
• American Academy of Cometic Dentistr
• Glendale Academy of Dentistry
• Diplomate, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
• Torrance Periodontal Group and Implant Study Club