Prosthodontics Faculty

Avinash S. Bidra, BDS, MDentSc
Division of Fixed Prosthodontics
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Title: Assistant Professor

Address:
Department of Prosthodontics
University of Texas Health Science Ctr at San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Dr, Mail Code 7912
San Antonio TX 78229-3900

Phone: 210-567-3700
Email: bidra@uthscsa.edu

Education:

• Postdoctoral Fellowship, Maxillofacial Prosthetics & Oncologic Dentistry, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2009
• Masters of Dental Science, Prosthodontics, Univeristy of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, 2008
• Certificate in Prosthodontics, University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, 2008
• Certificate, Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD), Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, 2005
• Certificate, General Practice Residency (GPR), Govenment Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore, India, 2002
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Government Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore, India, 2001

Honors / Awards:

• 2nd Place Winner - Steven Gordon Memorial Contest for Residents, ACP, MA
• 3rd Place Winner - Nobel Biocare World Conference, Las Vegas
• 3rd Place Winner - Academy of Prosthodontics Foundation Award for Research
• Tylman Grant award for research - American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics
• UCONN Health Center Auxiliary Scholarship Award for Master of Dental Sciences

Faculty Private Practice:
Dr. Bidra provides specialty level of care in Prosthodontics including patients seeking:
    • Implants
    • Fixed Complete Dentures
    • Fixed Dental Prosthesis
    • Porcelain Veneers
    • Esthetic Dentistry & Bleaching
    • Complete and Partial Dentures
    • Maxillofacial Prosthodontics