Dr. Justin Braga is a board-certified periodontist with 17 years of experience specializing in gum health, dental implants, and bone grafting in Huntington Beach. He completed advanced training at top institutions including the University of Southern California and University of Washington, and has earned special recognition from the California Society of Periodontology for his dental implant research. Dr. Braga is passionate about helping patients keep their natural teeth healthy or creating a strong foundation for new teeth when needed, and he stays on the cutting edge of dental science through his work as a Clinical Associate Professor at USC. He believes in building lasting relationships with his patients and referring doctors while providing comprehensive, lifelong care. When he's not in the office, you'll likely find Dr. Braga enjoying the waves at local Huntington Beach beaches with his wife Robin, a pediatric dentist, and their two children.

Specialties

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PeriodonticsPrimary
Treatment of gum disease and dental implants

Education & Training

University of the Pacific, San Francisco - Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
University of Washington - Undergraduate degree
VA Palo Alto - General Practice Residency (GPR Certificate) with medical/dental rotations at Stanford University
University of Southern California - Certificate in Periodontics and Masters in Craniofacial Biology (MS)
Children's Hospital Seattle - Cancer research (1 year), Pediatric Neuro-Oncology

Board Certifications

Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology
Board-Certified in Periodontics
Board-Certified in Dental Implant Surgery

Credential: D.D.S.

NPI registered: 05/03/2009

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Areas of Focus

PeriodonticsDental implant dentistryBone graftingSoft tissue graftingMedically complex cases

Professional Memberships

American Dental Association
California Dental Association
American Academy of Pediatrics
Western Society of Periodontology
ITI Study Club
Spears Study Club

Awards & Recognition

Award from the California Society of Periodontology for research in dental implants

Beyond the Office

Clinical Associate Professor at USC

Provides advanced courses through local study clubs and other organizations

Active in academia to stay current with modern research, materials, and techniques

Wife Robin is a pediatric dentist in Huntington Beach

Has two young children named Grayson and Kaia

Passionate surfer - frequents Bolsa Chica and Magnolia beaches

Recently started Foil Boarding

Practices Bikram Yoga

Enjoys fishing and camping

Active in his son's soccer and swim classes

Family enjoys Disney activities together

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