Clinician Profile
Woodland Hills Oral Implantologist — Dr. Kass Nourishad
When you are researching an oral implantologist in Woodland Hills, you are looking for more than a provider — you are looking for someone with proven, validated expertise. Dr. Kass Nourishad brings over 30 years of documented implant experience and the highest level of credentialing in the field: Diplomate status with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). This is not a membership — it is a distinction earned through peer-reviewed case documentation and advanced examination.
Vetted Clinical Distinction
ICOI Diplomate Status
The highest level of recognition awarded by the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
30+ Years Legacy
Placing and restoring implants since before national corporate chains entered the market.
Verified Experience
Credentials and Affiliations
Diplomate, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
Fellow, American College of Oral Implantology
Over 30 years of implant-focused clinical experience
Established Santa Barbara County’s first implant center in 1989
Published author in implant dentistry literature
The Clinical Foundation
30+ Years of Validated Implant Expertise in Woodland Hills
Dr. Nourishad has been placing and restoring dental implants since before the national chains entered the market. In 1989 he opened the first implant center in Santa Barbara County — the first dental professional in the state of California to devote an entire practice to implants — building a foundation of clinical mastery that predates the corporate model. Today, as an oral implantologist serving Woodland Hills, he brings that same independent, patient-first approach to every case.
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What ICOI Diplomate Status Actually Means for Your Care
ICOI Diplomate status is the highest level of recognition awarded by the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. To earn it, a dentist must submit multiple fully documented implant cases for peer review, demonstrate advanced surgical and restorative competency, and complete continuing education beyond standard requirements. Fewer than one percent of dentists achieve this credential. For patients, it means your implant surgeon has been independently validated at the highest level — not by a marketing department, but by peers in the field.
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A Founding Legacy That Predates the National Chains
Dr. Nourishad opened his first implant-focused practice long before the corporate chains began saturating Southern California. That founding legacy matters because it means he answers to one standard: his own. Every implant is planned and placed according to what is best for the patient, not what fits a corporate protocol. To learn more about his full background, visit the Dr. Kass Nourishad profile page.
The Treatment Artistry
A Philosophy Built Around You, Not a Protocol
Personalized Implant Design — Face, Age, and Gender Analysis
Most implant providers rely on CAD/CAM systems that produce the same prosthetic shape for every patient. Dr. Nourishad does not. He evaluates your bone structure, facial proportions, and aesthetic goals to design implants that look and feel like they belong. The result is a smile that fits you — not a template.
USA-Made Implants and Complete In-House Care
Every implant Dr. Nourishad places is manufactured in the United States. There are no overseas shortcuts. Combined with his complete in-house care model — from digital imaging through surgical placement to final restoration — this ensures consistent quality at every stage of treatment. Explore the full range of dental implants available at our practice.
Geographic Reach
Why Patients Travel Across Southern California to See Dr. Kass
Patients regularly drive from Thousand Oaks, Encino, Calabasas, and beyond to receive care from Dr. Nourishad. Some travel over two hours each way. They come because the level of expertise, personalization, and quality they find here is not available closer to home. Read what they say in patient testimonials.
Travel Origins
Thousand Oaks
Encino
Calabasas
And surrounding communities throughout Southern California.
Patient Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an ICOI Diplomate, and why does it matter?
An ICOI Diplomate has earned the highest credential offered by the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. It requires submission of multiple documented implant cases, peer review, advanced education, and demonstrated surgical and restorative competency. This means Dr. Nourishad's expertise has been independently validated — it is not a self-declared title.
How long has Dr. Nourishad been placing dental implants?
Dr. Kass Nourishad has been placing dental implants for over 30 years. He is one of the early pioneers of full-arch implant treatment in Southern California and, in 1989, founded the first implant center in Santa Barbara County — the first oral health professional in California to build a practice focused solely on implants. His experience spans thousands of implant cases, from single-tooth to full-arch reconstructions.
Is Dr. Kass Nourishad accepting new patients in Woodland Hills?
Yes, Dr. Kass Nourishad is currently accepting new patients at First Dental Implant Center in Woodland Hills. He offers comprehensive implant care including full-arch reconstruction, single-tooth implants, and same-day implant procedures. New patients can call to schedule a consultation.
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Ready to Replace Your Teeth for Good?
If you're tired of dentures, living with teeth that can't be saved, or you've been told implants aren't an option — call us. Dr. Kass has helped patients who were turned away elsewhere. A consultation starts the conversation.