The Endo Blog Welcomes a New Contributing Author: Hessam Nowzari DDS, PhD

The Endo Blog would like to welcome a new contributing author Dr. Hessam Nowzari.  Dr. Nowzari was the youngest director of the University of Southern California Advanced Periodontics Program (1995-20012).  Dr. Nowzari is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and holds a PhD in Biology and Health Sciences.  Dr. Nowzari is the founder of the Taipei Academy of Reconstructive Dentistry in Taiwan.  In addition to his private practice in Beverly Hills, CA, Dr. Nowzari serves as a scientific expert for the Ministry of Education and Research in Italy. This responsibility includes evaluation of medical products for patient safety and health integrity as well as assessment and ranking of proposed research projects funded by the Italian Ministry of Education and Research.  He is an editor of Aesthetic Periodontal Therapy: Periodontology 2000.  His research in the areas of autogenous bone grafting, orthodontics, guided tissue regeneration & implantology are extensive.  His symposium (www.nowzarisymposium) brings together brilliant scientists and clinicians without the commercial exhibition that ordinarily accompanies current continuing educational courses.  Dr. Nowzari is an educator, scientist, clinician and an strong advocate for scientific integrity in dentistry.

As a periodontist with extensive experience in periodontology and implantology, Dr. Nowzari brings special expertise to The Endo Blog which will contribute to the interdisciplinary discussion we hope to provide our readers and followers.  We are excited to welcome Dr. Nowzari as new contributing author to The Endo Blog.