Dr. Blair Gregory Ota, DDS, MD
Oral and Maxillofacial PathologyNPI: 1366516023
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Dr. Blair Ota is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with over 20 years of experience serving patients in Irvine, California. He holds both a DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and an MD (Doctor of Medicine) — a rare combination that gives him advanced training in complex surgical cases. Dr. Ota specializes in dental implants, bone grafting, corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma reconstruction, and wisdom tooth removal, using advanced 3D imaging and minimally invasive techniques to provide excellent care. Beyond his practice, he volunteers as an oral surgeon at CDA Cares events to help underserved patients and mentors the next generation of dental professionals. Dr. Ota is accepting new patients and is board-certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
Specialties
- 1Oral and Maxillofacial PathologyPrimary
Diagnosis of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions
Education & Training
- Drexel University College Of MedicineMedical School, 1981
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) – University of Southern California (USC) Dental School, graduating with honors (Omicron Kappa Upsilon)
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency – Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Hahnemann University for the Health Sciences, graduating with the highest honors (Alpha Omega Alpha)
- General Surgery Internship – University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
- Fellowship in Aesthetic Maxillofacial Surgery – University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center
- Fellowship in Aesthetic Maxillofacial Surgery – Stanford University
Board Certifications
- American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Credential: DDS, MD
NPI registered: 11/17/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- 3D imaging
- Digital planning
- Guided surgery techniques
- Minimally invasive techniques
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Advisory Board Member – The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- General Anesthesia Evaluator – California State Board of Dental Examiners
Beyond the Office
Volunteer Oral Surgeon – Provides free oral surgery at the California Dental Association's 'CDA Cares' events, serving disadvantaged patients in Orange and San Diego counties
Youth Sports Coach – Over 27 years of coaching girls' fastpitch softball in Irvine, including 11 years coaching high school teams at Northwood High and Beckman High
Mentor & Educator – Supports young professionals pursuing careers in oral surgery and dentistry
Past Chairman – Hoag Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Hoag Presbyterian Hospital, Irvine & Newport Beach
Attending Staff – LAC+USC Medical Center, training future oral surgeons
Current Hospital Privileges – Hoag Hospital and Faces Institute, Pacific Palisades
Dual MD and DDS degrees – one of a select group of dual-degree oral surgeons in the country
Over 27 years of coaching girls' fastpitch softball in Irvine
Trained under renowned surgeons including Dr. Brent Kennedy, Dr. Doug Sinn, Dr. Bruce Epker, and Dr. Stephen Schendel
Served a six-year term as National Board Examiner for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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