Dr. Michel Azer completed his specialty training at the prestigious Boston University in Periodontology and Advanced Dental Implant Surgery. Following his training, he remained in academia and was appointed Clinical Assistant Professor for the Post-Doctoral Periodontal program to become the youngest faculty in his department. He then moved to Houston, home for him and his family. His areas of interest are cosmetic implant dentistry, full-mouth reconstruction implant surgeries, and gum disease treatment.
Apart from his outstanding clinical skills, Dr. Azer also lectures nationally and internationally, focusing on esthetic dentistry. He currently holds a core faculty position in the dental implantology diploma for the Australasian College of Dental Practitioners. His research projects have earned him much deserved recognition. As a chief resident in Boston University, his research on periodontal disease and diabetes was awarded the Richard Stallard Award. It was selected among four finalists nationwide for the prestigious Balint Orban Award.
Dr. Azer is a board-certified periodontist and dental implant specialist. He is also a member of the Great Houston Dental Society, Texas Dental Association, American Dental Association board, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.
Dr. Azer's lecture - Vegas 2018 International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Dr. Azer with co-faculty and students Australasian Collage of Dental Practioners
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Implant Dentistry
American Dental Association
Great Houston Dental Society
Texas Dental Association
Diplomat of the American Board of Periodontology
Greater Houston Dental Society
Institutional Review Board (IRB) member at Boston Medical Center/Boston University Medical Center where he is responsible for ensuring that the rights and welfare of research subjects are protected
Received Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Completed 3 Years of Academic Implant Training with over 3000 dental implant procedures and 10+ years of experience
Received the Richard Stallard Award for bone research
Received specialized training in Intravenous Conscious sedation permit Level-3, Basic life support (BLS) and Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
Specialized in advanced implants procedures such as Zygomatic and Pterygoid implants that require additional training, used to treat patients who do not have adequate bone