Dr. Abraham
DDS-MS-Board Certified Orthodontist
Dr. Abraham is a Santa Monica native with a lifelong commitment and connection to this community and being able to serve patients in his hometown is truly a dream come true.
Dr. Abraham attended USC for both undergraduate studies and dental school and is a proud Trojan – Fight On! He graduated with high honors with a BA in Health & Humanity Sciences. He proudly attended the well-regarded USC School of Dentistry and graduated at the top of his class with his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree and was honored as an Omicron Kappa Upsilon merit scholar. OKU is a dental honor society for the top 12% of the graduating class who, in addition to their class ranking, have also demonstrated exemplary character and leadership.
He then went on to further specialty training at the esteemed Loma Linda University Orthodontics program, where he completed his orthodontics residency and completed a research based Masters in Science degree. Dr. Abraham was proud to receive multiple merit-based scholarships and honors, including the Town & Gown scholarship.
Dr. Abraham is an expert in Invisalign, braces, phase I treatment, functional appliances, expansion, and surgical orthodontics using the most advanced treatment modalities. He has treated thousands of happy patients successfully. Dr. Abraham is an expert in all aspects of orthodontics, allowing patients to not only achieve beautiful smiles but improved facial aesthetics, healthy functioning bites, increased airway flow, and better support from the jaw muscles. Effective orthodontic treatment requires detail-oriented thought and precision.
Dr. Abraham completed advanced research on the airway, muscles, and skeletal structure of the face during his training that allowed him to evaluate all treatment aspects of the jaws, teeth, soft tissue and airway.
His dedication to continued learning allows him to always strive for clinical excellence with the latest research and techniques. His patients go on to greet the world with confidence and ensure a lifetime of excellent oral health.
Dr. Abraham is passionate about his work, and his vibrant energy, attention to detail, and commitment to the highest standards creating an orthodontic practice patients are proud to call home.
Education
- USC, B.A. in Health & Humanity
- USC, School of Dentistry, D.D.S.
- LLU, Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics M.S. in Orthodontics
Honors, Awards, & Merit Scholarships
- USC School of Dentistry Research Day Award in Clinical Science
- American Association of Oral Biologists Award
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society Member Recipient
- Town & Gown Scholarship Award
- USC Annual Dental Students’ Conference on Research Award
- USC School of Dentistry Dean’s List
Leadership
- USC School of Dentistry Student Research Group- President
- USC School of Dentistry Student Professionalism & Ethics Association – Editor in Chief
- Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity – Vice President
- USC Outfitters Outdoors Club – Outdoor Guide
- USC School of Dentistry of USC – Former Adjunct Faculty
Outside the Office
But orthodontics isn’t all that Dr. Abraham is passionate about. He is an avid surfer and scuba diver, frequenting both local spots as well as his favorite location for these sports, Costa Rica. He is an avid outdoorsman, and loves to hike, camp and ski. And, as a USC grad, he is an avid Trojans fan. He loves to travel and explore other cultures and speaks four languages.
