Meet Dr. Nahel Yanni
DDS, AFAAID
Born: August 10th, 1973
Dr. Yanni proudly owns the Dental Group of East Brunswick, NJ, and recently expanded his practice as the new owner of Appearance Implants in Jupiter, Florida.
Education
- Graduated from Cairo University Dental School, Egypt, with an SDS degree in 1994
- Graduated from the University of Southern California with a DDS degree in 2001
Certifications and Training
- Achieved Associate Fellow status in 2011 through the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AFAAID)
- Has been practicing implant dentistry and sedation dentistry since completing his residency
Professional Experience
- Acquired his first dental office in East Brunswick, New Jersey, in December 2003
- Completed the NYU Max Course for Implants in 2006
- Graduated with honors from the Progressive Orthodontics program in 2011
- Completed a residency in implantology and IV sedation certification in Puerto Rico in 2014
Dr. Nahel Yanni
DDS, AFAAID
Societal Impact
- Co-founder of the Kampala Children’s Center (KCC) in Uganda kwcm.org/kampala-childrens-centre
- Regularly visits KCC to perform mission-based dental care for orphans and surrounding villages
- Board President, National Discipleship Enterprise (N.D.E.)
Personal Life
- Father of two daughters
- Avid scuba diver, fisherman, and licensed racecar driver
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) www.aaid-implant.org
- Progressive Orthodontics www.posortho.com
- Certified Invisalign Provider
- American Dental Association (ADA) www.ada.org
- Advanced Implantology Training under Dr. Hilt Tatum tatumsurgical.com
Salvatore V. Melita, D.D.S.
TEAM MEMBER
Salvatore V. Melita, D.D.S.
Team Member
Graduate University of Buffalo, School of Dentistry, 1977 Two years general practice hospital residency in Schenectady, New York Private general practice 1980 to 2006 in West Palm Beach, Florida
Joseph A. Gaeta Jr. D.D.S.
TEAM MEMBER
Joseph A. Gaeta Jr. D.D.S.
Team Member
Dr Joseph Gaeta Jr is a Board Certified Implant Dentist with over 35 years of experience. Dr Gaeta practices General Dentistry and is IV Conscious Sedation Certified. He is a Diplomate of American Board of Oral Implantology ID/DICOI, a Fellow at Misch Implant Institute, and is an Associate Fellow at the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
Dr. Nahel Yanni
DDS,AFAAID
Dr. Nahel Yanni
DDS,AFAAID
Born: August 10th, 1973
In 1994, Dr. Yanni graduated from the University of Cairo at the age of 20 with his BDS degree. For three years, he practiced dentistry in Egypt. After moving to the United States, he enrolled at the University of Southern California, where he graduated in 2001. He graduated with honors in progressive orthodontics and successfully completed educational requirements to receive his DDS degree. Dr. Yanni remained in California for two years in private practice but moved in December of 2003 after acquiring his own practice in New Jersey. Continuing his education, he graduated from NYU’s Maxi and Implantology course in 2007. Most recently, Dr. Yanni was awarded Associate Fellowship of American Academy of Dentistry in August 2011.
Salvatore V. Melita, D.D.S.
Team Member
Salvatore V. Melita, D.D.S.
Team Member
Graduate University of Buffalo, School of Dentistry, 1977
Two years general practice hospital residency in Schenectady, New York
Private general practice 1980 to 2006 in West Palm Beach, Florida
Joseph A. Gaeta Jr. D.D.S.
Team Member
Joseph A. Gaeta Jr. D.D.S.
Team Member
Dr Joseph Gaeta Jr is a Board Certified Implant Dentist with over 35 years of experience. Dr Gaeta practices General Dentistry and is IV Conscious Sedation Certified. He is a Diplomate of American Board of Oral Implantology ID/DICOI, a Fellow at Misch Implant Institute, and is an Associate Fellow at the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.