Dr. Abdul Alhashim

Dr. Andrew Afshar, a proud native of Cleveland, brings a unique blend of artistic talent and scientific curiosity to his role as an oral surgeon in Dublin. His journey into dentistry was inspired by the positive experiences he had with his own dentist and orthodontist while growing up. Being artistic himself and wanting to find a career where he could work with his hands made oral and maxillofacial surgery the perfect choice. 

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Dr. Afshar's academic path began at the University of Akron, where he studied as a chemical engineer and natural science major. He then attended dental school, where he decided to focus on oral and maxillofacial surgery, further honing his skills and expertise. Dr. Afshar completed his medical and surgical training at USC, followed by an additional cosmetic fellowship in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Nuvia’s mission to restore patients' smiles with permanent teeth in just 24 hours aligned perfectly with Dr. Afshar’s own goals to make a significant, positive impact in his patients' lives. The opportunity to see the immediate joy and transformation in his patients, thanks to Nuvia's unique approach, is a source of great satisfaction and excitement for him.

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Outside of the Office

Outside of his being an oral surgeon, Dr. Afshar is dedicated to maintaining his physical and mental well-being by going to the gym daily. This time allows him to decompress and carve out moments for self-improvement. Dr. Afshar is also a collector of watches and retro Jordans. 

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Dr. Afshar's message to his patients is one of assurance and excitement: taking steps towards a restored smile with Nuvia is a step towards changing your life for the better. With his expertise, passion, and the rest of the dedicated Nuvia team in Dublin, patients can look forward to a positive, transformative experience.

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Originally from Yakima, Washington, Dr. Matthew Krieger was inspired to pursue oral surgery while attending dental school. He has always been driven by the urge to help others and found that the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery provided a way to comfortably and efficiently resolve patients’ dental and facial pain, as well as improve facial esthetics through procedures such as dental implant placement.

Dr. Krieger earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Whitworth College in 2006. He completed dental school at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 2011 with a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. Following dental school, Dr. Krieger completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Christiana Care Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware.

While Dr. Krieger has been practicing Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery since 2015, he has been focused exclusively on the “All on 4” implant procedure since 2019. Dr. Krieger found a true passion for this surgery when he witnessed the life changing effect and profound impact the procedure can have on the health and emotional well being of patients. Dr. Krieger looks forward to delivering this exceptional oral surgery and dental implant care to patients in the Austin community.

Dr. Brock McKinley is a distinguished oral and maxillofacial surgeon from Michigan, currently serving patients in the Bloomfield office, just outside the Detroit area. Dr. McKinley began his professional journey with clear intentions to become an oral surgeon. He completed dental school and a residency in Detroit where he currently still lives and practices as one of Nuvia’s oral surgeons. Dr. McKinley's dedication to oral health is matched by his commitment to providing exceptional care, holding licenses as an oral surgeon in several states to serve patients at other Nuvia Dental Implants Centers.

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Personal Life

Dr. McKinley is originally from Denver, Colorado but moved to and stayed in Detroit when he met his wife in 2010. Together they have 2 children who are currently involved in skiing and playing hockey. Dr McKinley’s family are avid Disney fans - visiting the parks a couple dozen times in the last 10 years. 

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Professional Philosophy as an Oral Surgeon in Detroit

Dr. McKinley looks forward to continuing to make a meaningful difference in the lives of his patients at Nuvia, guided by his expertise, experience, and the joy he finds in his work.

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Dr. Isaias Abrego has a wide academic background with education acquired in top tier universities. After obtaining his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, he pursued a 3 year training specialty program in Prosthodontics, Master’s of Science in Dentistry and certification as Dental Technician at Louisiana State University.

During his residency, he emphasized his training in esthetic and digital dentistry. He has been working in the field with more than 6 years of experience. This certifies him as a "Highly Skilled Professional" that performs full mouth rehabilitations and dental implant smile makeovers perfectly balancing esthetics and function.

He has lectured to universities in Latin America and The United States about Smile Design, Digital Dentistry, Esthetics, and Dental Photography.

During his free time he loves spending time with his lovely wife, cooking, and learning about science. He is a black belt in Taekwondo and enjoys all sports, especially soccer.

Dr. Alhashim is a Board Certified Prosthodontist with more than 15 years of experience in the dental field.

He completed his residency in prosthodontics at Rutgers University, New Jersey. Dr. Alhashim is an avid cyclist and enjoys running, as well. After years of working in private practice and academia, both nationally and internationally, he was thrilled to join the Nuvia team in 2022 and provide not just dental implants, but permanent teeth in 24 hours.

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Dr. Alex Isom is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with more than 12 years of experience in the dental field.

He graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2006 after which he completed a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Isom married his wife, Heather, in 2003 and they now live in Salt Lake City with their children.

After years placing dental implants, Dr. Isom was thrilled to join the Nuvia team in 2022 and provide permanent teeth in 24 hours.