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NYU College of Dentistry Advances Aesthetic Dentistry Programs with Alumnus Michael Apa
NYU College of Dentistry Advances Aesthetic Dentistry Programs with Alumnus Michael Apa
“MAKE THE MOST out of what you worked so hard to obtain.”
This inspirational advice in NYU College of Dentistry’s Class of 2003 yearbook came from Michael Apa, D.D.S., then a newly minted dentist with a passion for aesthetics. In the 20 years since his graduation from NYU, Dr. Apa has helped to transform the evolving field of aesthetic dentistry and distinguished himself as one of its leaders.
Now, Dr. Apa is “making the most” of his achievements by investing in the dentists of tomorrow and enhancing the college’s programs in aesthetic dentistry.
In recognition of Dr. Apa and his contributions to the field, NYU Dentistry will rename its education program in aesthetic dentistry the Apa Advanced Clinical Fellowship in Aesthetics. The college is also establishing the Apa Aesthetic Suite at the college, a state-of-the-art clinical space and the first permanent home for aesthetic dentistry education at NYU. These advances are made possible by a transformational gift from Dr. Apa.
Dr. Apa will collaborate with Anabella Oquendo, D.D.S., director of the renamed Apa Advanced Clinical Fellowship in Aesthetics, to provide input on bringing international and U.S. dentists state-of-the-art training that restores and enhances natural smiles. The renowned, one-year program has attracted practicing dentists from 47 countries to study the latest techniques in aesthetic dentistry.
The new Apa Aesthetic Suite, designed in collaboration with Dr. Apa, will be located on the first floor of NYU Dentistry. Planning for renovations to the existing clinical space will begin this fall, and the suite is scheduled to open in fall 2024.
As one of the world’s most sought-after aesthetic dentists, with practices in New York, Los Angeles and Dubai, Dr. Apa has maintained his connection to NYU Dentistry as a lecturer and mentor to dental students. His passion for aesthetic dentistry blossomed while at NYU, where he founded NYU Dentistry’s Aesthetics Society and was part of the college’s Aesthetics Honors Program.
