Meet Dr. Villega

Lupo Villega D.D.S

EDUCATION

New York University, New York, NY 
College of Dentistry 
Doctor in Dental Surgery, June 1994 

"Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo" (UASD) 
School of Dentistry 
Santo Domingo, Domincan Republic 
Doctor in Dentistry, October 1988 
Thesis: Theoretical Manual in Dental Preparations for Prosthetic Purposes- July 1988 

CONTINUING EDUCATION

CONTINUING EDUCATION

New York University, New York, NY
College of Dentistry/Center for Continuing Dental Education
Mastering Aesthetics & Ceramics- September 2005 - July 2006
Thorough understanding of the academic and the underlying Principles of technical dentistry.

New York University, New York, NY
College of Dentistry/Center for Continuing Dental Education
Comprehensive Aesthetics Dentistry- September 2004 - June 2005
Principles and Practice/Interdisciplinary approach to the art of Dental Aesthetics

Align Technology, Inc. Invisalign Certification Course- May 2004 

Light Force America/ Dr. R. Conlin, Dr. C. Kale & Dr. L. Edelman Orthodontia Course- September 1999 - June 2001 
Two years, one weekend per month. Tip Edge Orthodontics Course for the General Dental Practitioner 

Brookdale Hospital Medical Center and New York University College of Dentistry Implant Maxi Course- September 1995 - June 1996 
300 hour course designed to prepare today's practitioner in the art and science of dental implantology. 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Main Street Advanced Dental & Cosmetics, Danbury, CT Private Office – September 1998 to present
General Dentistry/Cosmetics/Dental Implants/Orthodontia
Complete Oral Rehabilitation

Lupo Villega, D.D.S., New York, NY Private Office - Nov. 1995 to Dec. 2002
General Dental Practice/Oral Rehabilitation/Cosmetics

Bhaskar Ghanti, D.D.S. New York, NY Independant Contractor- March 1995 - October 1995 
General Dentistry 

Empire Dental Laboratories, Staten Island, NY Dental Technician - January 1990 - February 1991 

Bolivar Avenue- 14-B, Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. Private Office - August 1988 - December 1989 
General Dental Practice 

Teaching Experience

USA Advanced Dental Institute Partner since 2015
Principles and Practice -Ten Biweekly sessions in: Advanced Dental Esthetics & Comprehensive Dental Implants

New York University, New York, NY College of Dentistry/Center for Continuing Dental Education Clinical Assistant Professor- September 2005 – Present
International Advanced Aesthetic Program & International Implant Program
Co/Clinical Director – November 2010 – June 2012
Comprehensive Aesthetic Dentistry Principles and Practice Course.

New York University, New York, NY College of Dentistry/Center for Continuing Dental Education Clinical Assistant Professor – September 2006 to June 2011
Mastering Aesthetics & Ceramics for the Dental Technician.

“Universidad Odontologica Dominicana”, Dom. Rep. Instructor - summer 1988 to fall 1989
Instructed theory and practice of Operative Dentistry and Fixed Prosthodontics.

“Universidad Eugenio Maria de Hostos”, Dom. Rep. Instructor - fall 1988 to fall 1989
Instructed theory and practice of Operative Dentistry and Removable Prosthodontics.

“Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo”, Dom. Rep. (UASD) Teaching Assistant - spring 1986 to spring 1988
Assisted professor in theory and practice of Fixed Prosthodontics.

PRESENTATIONS

Bogota, Colombia, --May 2016
Picodent Dental Conference
Five Years of Results of the Socket-Shield Technique and Non- Functional Provisional in immediate Implant Placement in the Aesthethic Zone

New York, NY- November 2015
Greater New York Dental Meeting
Five Years of Results of the Socket-Shield Technique and non Functional Provisional in immediate Implant Placement in the Aesthethic Zone

New York, NY - October 16th, 2015
The Jason J Kim Amplify Dental Conference
Digital Dental Photography in Aesthetic Dentistry

Riviera Maya, Mexico—October 2015
The Dominican Medical Dental Association Symposium
Five Years of Results of the Socket-Shield Technique and non Functional Provisional in immediate Implant Placement in the Aesthethic Zone

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - September 2015
XIX CONAOD Dental Meeting
Five Years of Results of the Socket-Shield Technique and non Functional Provisional in immediate Implant Placement in the Aesthethic Zone

University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry, Kansas City, MI June, 2015
Department of Restorative Clinical Sciences
Postgraduate Operative Dentistry Residents & Faculty
A Beautiful Smile Begins with Function

Nova University College of Dental Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Aug 2014
Postgraduate Operative Dentistry Residents & Faculty
A Beautiful Smile Begins with Function

Oral Design Symposium, Seoul Korea - May 2014
Implant Placement & Non-Functional Provisional immediately After an Extraction in the Aesthetic Zone

New York University College of Dentistry - Dec. 2013/Jan 2014
International Graduate programs Three part Lecture Series:

  • Bonding Ceramics
  • Implant in the Aesthetic Zone I
  • Implant in the Aesthetic Zone II

New York University College of Dentistry - Nov. 2013
Linhart Continuing Dental Education Program
Digital Dental Photography in Aesthetic Dentistry

Fort Lee, NJ - October 2013
The Dominican Medical Dental Association Symposium
Implant & Non-Functional Provisional Crown immediately After an Esthetic Zone Extraction

Berlin, Germany - March 2013
NYU-International Alumni Study Club
Session I- Multidisciplinary Approach in Aesthetic Dentistry
Session II- Treatment Plan Considerations & Complications

New York City College of Technology - March 2013
Linhart Continuing Dental Education Program
Adhesive Ceramics

New York University College of Dentistry - October 2012
Linhart Continuing Dental Education Program
Digital Dental Photography in Aesthetic Dentistry

Fort Lee, NJ - October 2012
The Dominican Medical Dental Association Symposium
Adhesive Ceramics

Madrid, Spain - July 2012
GFOE, First Annual Meeting
Morning Session- Immediate Implant Placement & Non Functional Provisional
Afternoon Session- Cosmetic Rehabilitation in the anterior Zone Over Implants & Natural Teeth

New York University College of Dentistry - December 2011
Linhart Continuing Dental Education Program
Digital Dental Photography in Aesthetic Dentistry

New York City College of Technology - October 2011
Linhart Continuing Dental Education Program
Immediate Implant Placement & Non Functional Provisional A New Approach to Building the Provisional

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - October 2011
XIX CONAOD Dental Meeting
The Socket-Shield Technique and non Functional provisional in Immediate Implant Placement in the Aesthetic Zone

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - September 2011
International Dental Conference of Al Noor Hospital
Multidisciplinary approach to achieving maximum aesthetic results

Mexico City, Mexico - September 2011
FDI Annual World Dental Congress
Multidisciplinary approach to achieving maximum aesthetic results

New York University College of Dentistry - June 2011
6Th Annual Ceramic Symposium
Multidisciplinary Approach in Esthetic Dentistry

Siena, Italy - April 2011
Collegio Dei Docente Pro Odonto Meeting
Immediate Implant Placement in the Esthetic Zone

New York University College of Dentistry - January 2011
Linhart Continuing Dental Education Program
Anterior Guidance

New York University College of Dentistry - October 2010
Linhart Continuing Dental Education Program
Aesthetic Dentistry and Conservative Restorations

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - October 2009
CONAOD Dental Meeting
Live Dentistry—Two day live presentation of 6 non-preparation Thin laminates by master ceramist Jason Kim, Oral Design NY

New York, NY - November 2008
Greater New York Dental Meeting
Morning Section: Special Technique to Immediate Provisionalization after Placing a Single Implant
Afternoon Section: Smile Design with Porcelain Laminates

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - October 2008
Fola Dental Meeting
Material Selection in Aesthetic Dentistry

Valencia, Spain - May 2008
New York University Dental Symposium
A Special Approach to Immediate Loading

Pernambuco, Brazil - March 2008
FOLA/ABO Dental Meeting
Work Shop—Implants with Immediate Provisionalization & Multidisciplinary Dental Cases in Cosmetics
Conference—Restorations in Zirconium

New York University, New York - March 2008
College of Dentistry
A Special Approach to Immediate Loading

Managua, Nicaragua - Feb/March 2008
Nicaragua FOCAP-Dental Meeting
Zirconia Restorations

New York University, New York - November 2007
College of Dentistry
Multidisciplinary Approach to Achieving Maximum Aesthetic Results

The Crown Plaza Hotel, Elmhurst, New York, USA - November 2007
The Dominican Medical Dental Association Symposium
Multidisciplinary Dental Cases in Cosmetic Dentistry

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - November 2007
XVII National & International Dental Meeting
90th FOLA Anniversary
Immediate Loading Implants with Provisionalization

New York University, New York - May 2007
College of Dentistry
Multidisciplinary Approach to Achieving Maximum Aesthetic Results

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - October 2006
“Universidad Odontologica” 21st. Anniversary Meeting
Porcelain Laminates

La Paz, Bolivia - October 2006
Latin American Dental Federation
First Latin American Dental Encounter in Bolivia
Work Shop—Importance of the Multi-Dental discipline In Cosmetics
Conference—Restorations in Zirconium

The Roosevelt Hotel, New York, USA
Dominican Dental Association Meeting
Restorations in Zirconium

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - July 2006
Annual Dental Meeting of Guadalajara’s Study Group
Multidisciplinary Cases in Cosmetic Dentistry

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - October 2005
XVI National & International Dental Meeting
Rules of Periodontal Management in Aesthetic Dentistry

MERIT

Oral Design Member 

Owner & Founder of Oral Design CT 
An inhouse Cosmetics Dental Lab 

"Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domindo", Dom. Rep. (USAD) 
Winner of the contest in Fixed Porsthodontics to acheive the Position of Teaching Assistant - January 1886