Dr. Ismail believes in patient-centered healthcare where oral health is deeply interwoven with one’s overall wellbeing. She is a meticulous dentist who strives to empower her patients while providing the highest quality oral-systemic health care possible. Patients love working with her by virtue of her friendly demeanor, gentle touch, and thorough dentistry!
Dr. Ismail’s Approach to Dentistry
By incorporating the latest advancements in dental technology, Dr. Ismail provides each of her patients with dentistry that exceeds their expectations and optimizes their overall wellbeing. She continuously strives to expand her knowledge through extensive continuing education courses on cosmetic and holistic dentistry, implants, and clear aligner therapy. As a skilled dentist, she can help patients with reconstructive dentistry, surgical extractions, computer guided surgery of implants, and complex treatment planning. Her expert training has added to her keen eye for beauty as well, making her a wonderful cosmetic dentist who helps create the most natural smiles people desire.
In addition to her rigorous continuing education courses, Dr. Ismail was an adjunct faculty at Midwestern University Dental School in Chicago teaching first and second-year dental students clinical skills before moving here. Her love for academia is apparent in her style of communication; she does a great job of explaining complex concepts in a comprehensive way to empower her patients.
Dr. Ismail’s Education & Award
Dr. Ismail graduated with her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, which was rated the number one dental school in the country by QS World University Rankings in 2012. She attended an intensive one-year residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD), where she received experience in aesthetic and restorative dentistry. During her education and the years following, she received several esteemed awards, including:
Dentsply Greece Implant Continuum 2023
University of Michigan Prosthodontics Continuum 2023
2017 Pierre Fauchard Academy Fellow Award
Academy of Osseointegration Award (given to those who performed exceptional implant work)
Clinic Award Recipient (exceeding graduation production credit requirements by 400 credits)
Scholars Program for Dental Leadership
Dr. Ismail’s Personal Life Outside of Dentistry
Dr. Ismail is a citizen of the world! She has lived all over the globe but moved here to become a proud “San Diegoian” four years ago. Outside of work, her devotion to the community and others is reflected in her commitment to volunteering. She has worked with multiple organizations, performing dental care for refugees in Greece, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine. As a self-proclaimed foodie, she enjoys cooking delicious and creative food for her family (especially her two daughters), staying active, and learning about overall wellness.
