Dr. Sammy Noumbissi DDS MS
Dr. Noumbissi is known for his gentle and creative touch. He enjoys helping each of his patients improve their health, appearance, and self-esteem by creating the smile of their dreams. His qualifications, community service and care for his patients is why curasan is proud to feature Dr. Noumbissi as October's "Most Interesting Man In Dentistry"
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[accordian class="" id=""][toggle title="He enjoys charitable causes." open="no"]TRUTH: Dr Noumbissi set up "Miles of Smiles Africa," a foundation in Cameroon West Africa whose mission is to enhance the smiles of women who have been victims of domestic violence. Its often the case that as a result of the abuse they have lost teeth. "Miles of Smiles Africa" restores their self esteem by improving their smiles and making them more confident to go back on the job market and move ahead with their lives.[/toggle]
[accordian class="" id=""][toggle title="He is a published author." open="no"]TRUTH: He has the following attributed to him:
Abstract: “Characterization of the phytochemical content of four chewing sticks from the
Cameroon”
S. Noumbissi, O. Ajagbe DDS, B. Rittman Ph.D. Journal of Dental Research, abstract # 854, Vol 77, 1998
Clinical, Histologic, and Histomorphometric evaluation of Mineralized Solvent- Dehydrated Bone Allograft (Puros) in Human Maxillary Sinus Grafts.
S. Noumbissi DDS, J. Lozada DDS, P. Boyne DMD, M. Rohrer DDS, MS, D. Clem DDS, MS, J. Kim PhD, H. Prasad MDT. Journal of Oral Implantology, Sept, 2005; 171-179
A Comparative Clinical, Histological, and Histomorphometric Study of Mineralized Allograft and Xenograft materials in the Treatment of Atrophic Maxillary Sinues.
S. Noumbissi DDS MS, Alejandro J. Kleinman DDS MS, Journal of Implant & Advanced Clinical Dentistry, May, 2010.
Case of the Month: Immediate Temporization of an Immediately Placed Implant Utilizing the natural crown as a Temporary Prosthesis.
S. Noumbissi DDS MS, Journal of Implant & Advanced Clinical Dentistry, Feb, 2010.
Restoration of Anterior Ridge Deficiency with Block Allograft and Dental Implants: A Visual Case report.
S. Noumbissi DDS MS, Journal of Implant & Advanced Clinical Dentistry, July/August, 2011.
Use of Prexion 3D CBCT For the Immediate Implant Placement and Temporization With Deficient Bone.
Sammy Noumbissi DDS MS, 3D CBCT Report Monthly Newsletter, December 2011. [/toggle]
[accordian class="" id=""][toggle title="He never likes to take a break and lives on fruits and water." open="no"]FALSE: Although his staff and others might think he never takes a break the truth is that he does like to occassionally slow down. And although he does enjoy water and fruits he's also into all of the other food groups and beverages. [/toggle]
[accordian class="" id=""][toggle title="He loves what he does" open="no"]TRUTH: He is always reading implant and medical literature in order to not only improve his knowledge but also the practice of dental implantology.[/toggle]
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More details on Dr. Sammy Noumbissi
Dr. Noumbissi obtained his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Howard University in Washington DC. He was then selected to attend the prestigious Loma Linda University Graduate Program in Implant Dentistry. There he received three years of formal training in implant dentistry which culminated with a Certificate in Implant Dentistry and a Master of Science Degree in Implant Surgery.
He has published abstracts, scientific research and clinical reports in peer reviewed dental journals namely The Journal of Oral Implanvology, the Journal of Advanced Clinical Dentistry, Dentistry and Medical Research Journal and the Journal of Dental Research. He lectures nationally and internationally on the topic of metal free and ceramic implantology. His areas of research focuses on bioceramics, their uses as regenerative, implant and restorative material in dental implantology. He is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Advanced and Clinical Dentistry and a reviewer for the Journal of Oral Implantology. Dr Noumbissi is the founder of the International Academy of Ceramic Implantology (www.iaoci.com) and practices metal free implantology in Silver Spring, Maryland USA.