UCLA and UCSD Faculty Board-Certified Prosthodontist and Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Thanos Kristallis has been one of the top Prosthodontists world-wide dedicated to cosmetic and implant dentistry treating celebrities and dignitaries around the globe for more than 30 years. His undetermined desire for perusing further knowledge and the goal of achieving the highest level of human creativity has taken him around the world in order to create, treat, educate and offer his patients the best cosmetic treatment results possible.
An experienced cosmetic reconstructive dentist, currently practicing in his private offices in San Diego, while he teaches at the Department of Advanced Prosthodontics at UCLA, School of Dentistry and the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Plastic Surgery at UCSD. With his background and advanced postgraduate training in 5 different clinical disciplines covering all areas of Cosmetic and Implant dentistry, Dr Thanos Kristallis is a dedicated professional who aspires to treat every patient with a personal customized treatment concept in order to achieve a specialized oral rehabilitation result, restoring oral and overall patient health, wellness and achieving superb cosmetic results and function. Patients from across the globe fly in to see Dr. Kristallis for their dental needs. Dr. Kristallis looks forward to helping you rediscover your smile and restore your oral function with exceptional results. If you have questions, or if you would like to schedule a consultation, please contact us today.
Education and Memberships
Dr. Kristallis has earned his degrees and postgraduate specialty certifications from the world-renowned Dental Schools including Georgetown University, NYU School of Dentistry, UAB School of Dentistry and the University of Texas Schools. He is a Fellow and board certified in Prosthodontics with the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and member of the American College of Prosthodontists, the American Dental Association, and the California State Dental Association, The American Academy of Osseointegration and American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a private research university in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789 as Georgetown College.
NYU school of Dentistry
The New York University College of Dentistry educates nearly ten percent of our nation’s dentists. It offers graduate programs and clinical training in dentistry.
UAB School of Dentistry
The University of Alabama School of Dentistry, founded in 1948, is the public dental school located at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama, United States.
University of California UCLA
UCLA is a public research university in Los Angeles. It became the Southern Branch of the University of California in 1919, the second-oldest undergraduate campus of the 10-campus University of California system.
American College of Prosthodontists
The American College of Prosthodontists is a not-for-profit organization representing prosthodontists within organized dentistry and to the public, with more than 3,700 members worldwide.
American Dental Association
The American Dental Association is an American professional association established in 1859 which has more than 161,000 members.
California State Dental Association
The California Dental Association (CDA) was founded nearly 150 years ago and is a community of dentists committed to enhancing the professional lives of our members—27,000.
American Academy of Osseointegration
The mission of the Academy of Osseointegration is to enhance oral health globally by advancing the science, practice and ethics of implant dentistry and tissue engineering. Membership now exceeds 5,600 professionals from more than 70 countries.
American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
The American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry was formed in 1975 and has members from throughout the United States and 11 other countries. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois the group is governed by an Executive Council.
Media Appearances
Dr. Kristallis has been featured in a number of TV appearances including the Doctors Show and NBC News.
