5 Key Qualities you Need to Consider when Choosing a
Dental Implant Surgeon
While education and training are important, practice and experience gives the implant specialist hands-on knowledge of what techniques and procedures work for each patient’s particular situation. We suggest patients look for a balance between the number of procedures completed and how the provider is keeping up with the state-of-the-art technology and techniques. Knowledge and well-honed skills are both vital to improving outcomes in surgery. Are they the go-to provider for referrals in the area? Are they considered a respected part of the specialist industry in their area?
Dental Implants GPS works with a network of local General Practice Dentists. In fact, over 100 different dentists here in Southern California, trust their patients to our care. We are teachers and trainers to other doctors in the field of implant dentistry.
Our Doctors created the Full-Arch Masters series where we host hundreds of doctors to lectures and educational events including some of the biggest minds in dentistry.
Dental Implants GPS also owns and operates our own Digital Lab called FAS+. The state-of-the-art completely digital lab is housed in our Riverside, California Center. All of our patients receive their customized smiles directly from our local in-house lab.
Eric Baker, DDS, MD
Dr. Baker’s focus is full-mouth dental implant restorations. However, he is one of the only surgeons in the country to offer surgical Arthroscopy of the TMJ.
Dr. Baker has won countless awards including: California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons’ award for Excellence in Oral Surgery.
He is a Board-Certified Oral and Facial Surgeon who also has a degree to practice Medicine.
EDUCATION:
Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree – University of Pacific Dental School in San Francisco
Medical Degree – University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas
Residency – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at prestigious Parkland program
SPECIALTY TRAINING:
Extensive, Difficult Surgical Cases
Fixed Full-Mouth Dental Implant
Full-Mouth Restoration
Anesthesiology
General Surgery
Neurosurgery
Minimally invasive TMJ surgery
Microsurgery for Nerve Repair
Tim Betita, DDS, MD
Dr. Betita has expertise in full-arch dental implant smile designs. Dr. Betita continues to treat TMJ patients in his practice. His charitable passion led him to found and direct a nonprofit called Pillars Foundation with the mission to bring dental services, medical services, and education to communities throughout the world including cleft lip and palate surgeries. Dr. Betita is a Board-Certified Oral and Facial Surgeon who also has a degree to practice Medicine.
EDUCATION:
Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree – University of Pacific Dental School in San Francisco
Medical Degree – University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Residency – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
SPECIALTY TRAINING:
Extensive, Difficult Surgical Cases
Fixed Full-Mouth Dental Implant
Full-Mouth Restoration
Facial Reconstruction
General Surgery
Jaw Surgery
Spectrum of TMJ procedures
Pediatric, Adult, Geriatric Anesthesia
Sebastian East, DDS
Dr. East was born in South Africa. He’s lived in Dubai, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, and Canada. While training, he served as Chief Resident at Memorial Hermann Hospital, the busiest Level 1 trauma hospital in the country, as well as 5 other major hospitals.
Dr. East, who is fluent in Spanish, led medical and dental missions to Central and South America performing cleft lip and palate reconstructions.
Dr. East is a Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.
EDUCATION:
Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree – Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas
Residency – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at the world-renowned Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas
SPECIALTY TRAINING:
Extensive Surgical Training in Maxillofacial Trauma
Fixed Full-Mouth Dental Implant
Full-Mouth Restoration
Head and Neck Cancer Ablation and Microvascular Reconstruction
Orthognathic Surgery
Cleft Lip and Palate
Bone-grafting
Wisdom Teeth Extractions
Pediatric and Adult Anesthesia
Pouya Vakilian, DMD, MD
Dr. Vakilian is a board certified, double degree oral and maxillofacial surgeon with advanced specialty experience in complex dental implant treatment and corrective jaw surgery. He has co-authored a dozen research papers including topics related to oral surgery, dental treatment for cancer patients, and treatment of TMJ for children and is a serial presenter at the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Vakilan has received several awards throughout his career.
EDUCATION:
Doctor of Dental Medicine – Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA
Medical Degree – University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Residency – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at the University of Texas Southwestern/Parkland Memorial Hospital
Chief Resident: Parkland Memorial Hospital, John Peter Smith Hospital
SPECIALTY TRAINING:
Extensive, Difficult Surgical Cases, Facial Trauma Surgery
Fixed Full-Mouth Dental Implant
Full-Mouth Restoration
Facial reconstruction
General Surgery
Corrective Jaw surgery
Spectrum of TMJ procedures
Treatment of Snoring & Obstruction
Nicole Andreini, DDS, MS
Dr. Nicole Andreini is a highly skilled prosthodontist with over 10 years of experience specializing in full arch reconstruction and dental implants. She has successfully treated complex cases across West Virginia, South Carolina, and California, helping patients restore function, confidence, and overall oral health.
As a former educator and lecturer at West Virginia University School of Dentistry, Dr. Andreini is dedicated to advancing her expertise through ongoing certifications and training. She is an active member of the American College of Prosthodontics and the Academy of Osseointegration, ensuring she remains at the forefront of digital dentistry and implant technology.
EDUCATION:
Doctor of Dental Surgery – West Virginia University School of Dentistry
Master of Science in Prosthodontics – West Virginia Graduate Prosthodontics
Residency – West Virginia Graduate Prosthodontics
SPECIALTY TRAINING:
Prosthodontics
Full-arch Reconstruction
Implant Prosthetics (Fixed & Removable)
Advanced Treatment Planning
Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry
Digital Dentistry & Implant Planning Software
Surgical Guide & 3D Printing Technologies
Anthony S. Chi, DMD, MBA, FACP
Dr. Anthony Chi is a board-certified Prosthodontist with advanced expertise in full-arch reconstruction, implant prosthetics, and digital dentistry. He is also a trained implant surgeon. Dr. Chi has treated patients for over a decade in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York City, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
Dr. Chi has held academic positions at Columbia University and Tufts University. He is an active fellow in The Great New York Academy of Prosthodontics, American College of Prosthodontists, American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, and a member of the International Team for Implantology.
EDUCATION:
Doctor of Dental Medicine – Temple University School of Dentistry
Certificate of Specialty in Prosthodontics & Digital Dentistry – Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Residency – Faxton St. Luke’s General Practice Residency
ITI Scholar – University of Belgrade Department of Oral Surgery
Academic Positions – Columbia University College, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
SPECIALTY TRAINING:
Prosthodontics
Full-arch Reconstruction
Implant Prosthetics (Fixed & Removable)
Advanced Treatment Planning
Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry
Digital Dentistry & Implant Planning Software
Surgical Guide & 3D Printing Technologies
Ben Kordusky, DDS, MS
Dr. Ben Kordusky is a prosthodontist who has advanced training in conventional and digital dentistry, as well as surgical and restorative experience in implantology. He has completed clinical research on immediate loading protocols for full-mouth implant restorations. Dr. Kordusky was an assistant professor at West Virginia University School of Dentistry.
He has received several awards and is a member of implant organizations including the American College of Prosthodontics, the Academy of Osseointegration, and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
EDUCATION:
Doctor of Dental Surgery – West Virginia University School of Dentistry
Master of Science in Prosthodontics – West Virginia University School of Dentistry
Residency – West Virginia University School of Dentistry
SPECIALTY TRAINING:
Prosthodontics
Full-Mouth Dental Implant Restorations
Digital Dentistry
Surgical Implant Placement
Maria Ng, DDS
Dr. Maria Ng is a prosthodontist who has advanced training in conventional and digital dentistry, as well as surgical and restorative experience in implantology. She has been practicing specialty dentistry for 15 years.
Dr. Ng is a member of implant organizations including the American College of Prosthodontics and the Fixed Academy of Prosthodontics.
EDUCATION:
Doctor of Dental Surgery – Texas A&M Health Science Center – Baylor College of Dentistry
Residency – Certificate in Prosthodontics – Texas A&M Health Science Center – Baylor College of Dentistry
SPECIALTY TRAINING:
Prosthodontics
Full-Mouth Dental Implant Restorations
Digital Dentistry
Surgical Implant Placement
David Rusthoven, DMD, MS, DABP
Dr. David Rusthoven is a maxillofacial prosthodontist with over 15 years of experience. He earned the rank of Commander in the United States Navy and served as Chairman of the Dental Implant Board at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD and Naval Medical Center San Diego. He also served as the Deputy Director for Dental Services at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Dr. Rusthoven heads all laboratory operations at Dental Implants GPS.
He is Board-Certified and holds Diplomate status from the American Board of Prosthodontics.
EDUCATION:
Doctor of Dental Medicine – University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Masters in Health Sciences – The George Washington University, Washington, DC
Residency – Prosthodontics Residency and Fellowship in Maxillofacial Prosthetics at the Naval Postgraduate Dental School in Bethesda, MD
SPECIALTY TRAINING:
Prosthodontics
Maxillofacial Prosthetics
Full-Mouth Dental Implant Restorations
Ask the Experts
When you need Dental Implant treatment, it is much like when you need specialty care in medicine.
You wouldn’t want your general doctor to perform heart surgery.
Nor would you want your entire mouth replaced without a specialist.
All the Doctors at Dental Implants GPS are Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons who have a higher level of education than other general dentists.
We believe that expert care is essential.
MEDICINE
DENTISTRY
You are experiencing a Problem
You are experiencing a Problem with your teeth
You visit your General Practice Doctor
You visit your General Practice Dentist
Your issue is more advanced so you are referred to a Specialist
Your issue is more advanced so you are referred to a GPS Specialist
Your Specialist has advanced training in the area in which you need help
Your GPS Specialist has advanced training in Full-Mouth Restorations with Dental Implants
Your Specialist is trusted by your General Practice Doctor and works hand-in-hand together for your best outcome
Your GPS Specialist has advanced training in Full-Mouth Restorations with Dental Implants
After care, you return to your General Practice Doctor for checkups
After care, you return to your General Practice Doctor for cleanings
The BIG DIFFERENCE!
Unlike Medicine, You DON’T need a Referral to visit Dental Implants GPS. Our specialists can help anyone who needs a full-mouth restoration.
The importance is getting Speciality Care.
