Clinician Profile
Meet Dr. Micael Hilario, DDS, Periodontist and Associate Doctor
Supporting Dr. Kass Nourishad's surgical planning, 3D imaging analysis, and same-day implant delivery with specialized periodontal expertise.
Dr. Hilario's Role at First Dental Implant Center
Dr. Micael Hilario is an Associate Doctor at First Dental Implant Center, supporting Dr. Kass Nourishad's surgical planning, 3D imaging analysis, and same-day implant delivery cases under Dr. Kass's direction. His specialty training in periodontics and dental implantology adds an additional layer of surgical expertise to full-arch and All-on-X cases performed at the practice.
About Dr. Hilario
Dr. Micael Hilario takes pride in providing quality periodontal care with an honest and gentle chairside manner. He strongly believes in patient education to help patients take ownership of the smile and oral health they wish to achieve.
Dr. Hilario grew up in Los Angeles, CA, where he received his B.S. in Psychobiology from UCLA. He then earned his DDS degree from the University of the Pacific, Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Hilario completed his residency in the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Periodontics at NYU Langone Dental Medicine in Brooklyn, where he served as Chief Resident.
Through his specialty training, Dr. Hilario developed fine surgical skills and deep knowledge in periodontics — the treatment of gum disease — and dental implantology.
When he is not working, Dr. Hilario enjoys traveling, cooking, spending time with family, and rock climbing.
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Credentials & Education
B.S. in Psychobiology, UCLA
DDS, University of the Pacific, Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA
Advanced Specialty Education Program in Periodontics, NYU Langone Dental Medicine, Brooklyn, NY
Served as Chief Resident during periodontics residency
Specialization
Areas of Specialization
Dr. Hilario specializes in:
- Dental Implants
- Treatment of Gummy Smiles
- Esthetic Crown Lengthening
- Gum Recession and Tissue Grafting
- Guided Tissue Regeneration
- Bone Grafting and Ridge Augmentation
- Sinus Lifts
- Osseous Surgery
- Tooth Extractions
- Frenectomy
- Functional Crown Lengthening
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Expertise
Periodontal Expertise in Support of Full-Arch Treatment
Many full-arch implant cases require periodontal evaluation or surgical preparation before implant placement can proceed — particularly when bone volume, gum tissue health, or sinus proximity are factors. Dr. Hilario's specialty training in bone grafting and ridge augmentation, sinus lifts, and osseous surgery directly supports this stage of treatment planning under Dr. Kass's direction, helping ensure each patient's surgical foundation is properly prepared before implants are placed.
This collaborative approach allows First Dental Implant Center to manage more of the surgical preparation process in-house, without unnecessary referrals to outside specialists.
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Approach
An Honest, Patient-Centered Approach
Dr. Hilario's chairside manner is built on honesty, gentleness, and education. He believes patients make the best decisions about their own care when they understand exactly what is happening and why — a philosophy that aligns closely with the practice's broader commitment to thorough, unhurried treatment planning.
Patient Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Dr. Hilario the doctor I will see for my full-arch implant treatment?
Dr. Kass Nourishad leads full-arch and All-on-X treatment at First Dental Implant Center. Dr. Hilario, as Associate Doctor, supports surgical planning, 3D imaging analysis, and same-day delivery cases under Dr. Kass's direction, particularly where specialized periodontal expertise is needed.
What is a periodontist, and why does that matter for implant treatment?
A periodontist is a dental specialist focused on the structures that support teeth and implants — gums and bone. Periodontal expertise is directly relevant to implant treatment because the long-term success of an implant depends heavily on the health and volume of the surrounding bone and gum tissue.
Does Dr. Hilario perform bone grafting?
Yes. Dr. Hilario's specialty training includes bone grafting and ridge augmentation, sinus lifts, and osseous surgery, which support implant candidacy for patients who may have been told elsewhere that they do not have sufficient bone for implants.
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Schedule a Consultation
To learn more about full-arch treatment planning and whether you're a candidate, schedule a consultation with Dr. Kass Nourishad. Dr. Hilario's specialized surgical support is part of the comprehensive, in-house care available at First Dental Implant Center.