Dr. Sayma Memon

After graduating with degree in Dental Surgery from Government Dental College & Hospital, Ahmedabad, India, Dr. Memon travelled abroad to pursue higher education and advance training in Dental surgery. Based on her outstanding academic, clinical and research track record she got acceptance in a 3 year post-graduate residency program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Dental Branch where she received her degree in "Master of Science in Dentistry" and a specialty certificate in Periodontics. She graduated at the top of her program and received an award and scholarship for overall excellence. Her research work focused on "Effects of Oral Bisphosphonates in relation to dental implants in postmenopausal women with Osteoporosis" gave her immense exposure to intricacies of bone physiology and dental implants in women. She continues to seek out and take on challenging Implant cases especially among older women that have Osteoporosis or Osteopenia (due to menopause) and/or require bone augmentation due to excessive resorption (bone loss). Dr. Memon is Board Certified, holding the prestigious title of Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a recognized specialty of the American Dental Association.

To stay current with the latest therapies and technologies, she regularly travels to USA and takes continuing
education courses every year.

Speciality:

• A Specialist in the treatment of periodontal (gum) disease and dental implants, Dr. Memon brings in a unique combination of deft clinical skills and a strong research & academic background.
• A licensed dental practitioner both in USA and India, she splits her time between her dental practices in Houston, Texas and Ahmedabad, India.
• Dr. Memon is an oft-requested speaker on the international circuit at seminars and conferences, a published author (International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants) and has conducted several workshops on Dental Implants, Gum Surgeries and Computer Guided Full Mouth Restorations.

Dental Surgery Specialities:

• Dr Memon is an expert in procedures such as gum grafting, bone grafting, Osseous Surgery and Crown lengthening. Her core competency and focus continues to remain on Implant Dentistry that includes procedures such as Extractions and Socket Preservation using Bone Graft, Maxillary Sinus Augmentation, Surgical Placement of single and multiple implants.
• Dr. Memon gets called upon to conduct complex computer guided full mouth implant placements and to save ailing and failing implants. She regularly works with patients that are medically challenged with chronic diseases such as Diabetes (Type II) and Heart Disease.
• Dr. Memon is certified and trained for administration of Sedation during complex surgical procedures.