EDUCATION
CLINICAL EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS
Dr. Molayem's expertise is in Full Mouth Reconstruction, particularly in complex cases where patients have not been to the dentist for several years and may need extensive work such as multiple extractions, bone grafts, and dental implants to create a new smile and restore function.
Dr. Molayem takes a minimally invasive approach to treatment, with a preference for saving teeth wherever possible. He takes into account the systemic effects of bacteria that originate in the gums and teeth.
His clinical motto: "I treat every patient as if they are my own family member."
PROCEDURES PERFORMED
- Removal of gum and bone infections
- Pocket reduction
- Dental implant placement
- Extractions
- Bone grafts
- Gum grafts
- Ridge augmentation
- Sinus lifts
- Stem cell tissue regeneration
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS & RESEARCH
Dr. Molayem is the proud founder of both the UCLA and USC Journals of Dental Research — The Explorer, now in their 12th and 10th years of publication, respectively. He has conducted and published research in the field of dental implants.
TEACHING & MENTORSHIP
Dr. Molayem is widely regarded as a leader in dental education. He served as a course instructor and lecturer, having trained numerous dentists in dental implant placement. In his role as co-founder of Synergy Specialists, he leads clinical mentorship and training of newer graduating periodontists and surgeons through webinars and training videos.
He maintains a professional Instagram presence with over 35,000 followers, where he posts detailed case documentation and educates the international dental community (@dentalsurgeon).
CLINICAL TECHNOLOGY
- Piezo Surgery: Allows safe procedures without contact with nerves or sinus tissue
- Centrifuge: Collects stem cells and growth factors from patient's blood to increase healing potential and decrease post-operative pain and recovery time
- Alloderm: Tissue matrix that eliminates the palate as a donor site for gum recession procedures
- Emdogain: Biologic growth factor to aid in healing and improve clinical outcomes
- Head Light / Loupes: Enhanced magnification and illumination for precision in all procedures
- SLR Camera: Documents complex cases for peer review, self-critique, and dental education
PREFERRED IMPLANT SYSTEM
Dr. Molayem proudly places Nobel Biocare dental implants, considered among the top two implant systems in the world. Nobel Biocare is the most widely used of the approximately 200 dental implant companies globally and carries the most extensive research portfolio in the field.
Dr. Molayem also offers non-metal ceramic dental implants, which have demonstrated reduced peri-implant inflammation.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Dr. Molayem actively pursues lifelong learning through attendance at multiple national conferences and lectures each year, as well as regular review of current peer-reviewed scientific literature in periodontics and implantology.
PERSONAL
Having grown up and practiced in Beverly Hills, Dr. Molayem has been fortunate to treat a number of notable patients from the entertainment industry, including Mariah Carey. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys hiking, barbecuing, reading to his daughters, and spending time at the beach. He is happily married with two daughters.
