Dr.Louie Al-Faraje finished his post doctoral studies at Loma Linda University (Loma Linda, California). He has an extensive education and experience in implant dentistry (having placed more than 3000 implants).
He published few articles related to implant dentistry (most recent article by Dr. Faraje).
He was appointed in October 1997 by IBAH Inc. as a principle investigator for new dental local anesthetic for the U.S. market. He established his private practice in San Diego, where he provides both advanced surgical and prosthetic phases of implant dentistry for his patients.

He lectures frequently on implant-related topics. Dr.Al-Faraje is a california dental board registered continuing education provider.
He is the founder of California Implant Institute.

Dr. Al-Faraje is a:
Fellow of The International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Fellow of The American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
Member of The American Society of Osseointegration
Inaugural member of the AAID Speakers' Guild
Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology

Dr. James L. Rutkowski earned his dental degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1976. He is currently President of the Clarion Research Group and the American Board of Oral Implantology / Implant Dentistry. He is a clinical instructor for the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Publications include textbook author “Chapter 23: Pharmacology for Implant Dentistry” Fonseca’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2nd Edition. Elsevier Inc. Lecture topics include head and neck anatomy and pharmacolog

Dr. Boutros received his DDS degree from the University of Detroit Mercy and his Master’s degree and certificate in periodontics from the University of Minnesota.  He has been in full time private practice limited to periodontics and dental implants since 1995. He maintains active dental licenses in Michigan, California and Arizona. Currently, he is the director of Periodontal Specialists of Grand Blanc and Clarkston in Michigan.

He is also on the Dean’s Faculty as an Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontics at the University of Michigan. Dr. Boutros lectures nationally and internationally on periodontal plastic surgery, regeneration and dental implants. He is on the editorial council for “Implants” the international magazine of oral implants where he has published numerous articles.  He is honored to be part of the credentialing and examining committee of the German Board of Oral Implants.

Dr. Christopher Church is Director, Loma Linda University Sinus and Allergy Center and Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Loma Linda University School of Medicine.He received his medical degree in 1996, completed a general surgery internship in 1997 followed by a 4 year residency in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery from 1997-2001 all from Loma Linda University. He also completed a one year fellowship in Rhinology and Advanced Sinus Surgery at Stanford.

Dr. Church is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and has hospital appointments at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Affairs Medical Center and at Riverside County Regional Medical center.
He holds memberships to the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and to the American Rhinologic Society.

Professional Experience:   Clinical Instructor in Prosthodontics and Implantology at Boston University, school of Dental Medicine (2000 ~ 2001). Adjunctive professor of the Department of Implantology at BU Dental Medicine.   Private Practice: Boston Dental Clinic, Seoul, Korea (2002 ~ present)
 Clinical Instructor of center of Implantology of Seoul Asian Medical Center.
Honors: Award of Prosthodontic Resident Presentation in New England, Boston MA Oct 1998..

Dr. Victor P. Terranova received his DMD from The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey,  He holds both a Masters and a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Rochester, in Rochester, New York.   At the Eastman Dental Center – University of Rochester, Dr. Terranova earned his Certificate of Specialization in Periodontology under the tutelage of Dr. Helmut A. Zander.  Dr. Terranova has held academic positions at The Revlon Biotechnology Research Center, State University of New York at Buffalo, Roswell Park Memorial Institute, Columbia University School of Physicians and Surgeons, Veterans’ Administration Medical Center, Loyola University Stitch School of Medicine and Collaborative Clinical Research.

Dr. Terranova has held academic positions at The Revlon Biotechnology Research Center, State University of New York at Buffalo, Roswell Park Memorial Institute, Columbia University School of Physicians and Surgeons, Veterans’ Administration Medical Center, Loyola University Stitch School of Medicine and Collaborative Clinical Research.
In 1995, he was the recipient of a grant from the Veterans’ Administration,  titled “Biological Interactions on Native and Modified Implant Surfaces.”  Since that time, he has devoted his research career to the cell biology of Implantology.

She is an education major, has worked in the medical field for over 25 years and offers her knowledge and expertise in Phlebotomy. With her superior customer service skills, Judy will work with the partcipants of the California Implant Institute to learn the art and techniques of blood drawing. She conducts all seminars with patience and understanding.  She will work with each participant on an individual basis.

Jennifer has a tremendous amount of information on the course as well as the surrounding areas and is always available to assist you in any way prior to and following your visit with us.

Devon has worked for Dr. Louie Al-Faraje since 2008 and is the administrative assistance for the California Implant Institute.