Jonathan Callia D.D.S., M.S.
Jonathan Callia
D.D.S., M.S.
PeriodontistUNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY
Jonathan Callia
D.D.S., M.S.
Dr. Callia graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry in 2000 with his DDS as an honors graduate in oral surgery, then completed his masters degree in oral biology and received his specialty certificate in Periodontics from Baylor College of Dentistry in 2003. He is a member of many professional organizations including the American Academy of Periodontology, American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Capital Area Dental Society, and Academy of Osseointegration.
He continues to improve his own knowledge by pursuing continuing education and sharing this knowledge lecturing and speaking on topics as diverse as dental implants to soft tissue esthetics. Dr. Callia and his staff provide CE seminars and lunches throughout the year as part of the Academy of General Dentistry’s Program Approval for Continuing Education...
Rishin N. Desai
D.M.D.
Rishin N. Desai
D.M.D.
PeriodontistBOARD CERTIFIED
MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
Rishin N. Desai
D.M.D.
Dr. Desai is originally from Scranton, Pennsylvania and completed his undergraduate and dental degrees through a combined program offered by Muhlenberg College and The University of Pennsylvania. Being the son of a dentist, he had an interest in pursuing periodontics at an early age and entered into his residency at The University of Rochester immediately following dental school. It was there that he gained a deep respect for the profession as he honed his skills in both periodontal and implant surgery. Dr. Desai spent four years in Philadelphia working in private practice and further exploring the various aspects of periodontal and implant dentistry. In Philadelphia, he worked closely with one of the pioneers in implant dentistry and gained a large amount of experience in implant placement utilizing the Osteotome Sinus Technique...
Read more about Dr. DesaiJoseph F. Capetillo
D.M.D., M.S.
Joseph F. Capetillo
D.M.D., M.S.
PeriodontistUS ARMY ADVANCED EDUCATION PROGRAM
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA
Joseph F. Capetillo
D.M.D., M.S.
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the newest team member of Central Texas Periodontics and express my excitement for this coming year. I have a deep passion for the profession, and for Central Texas Periodontics vision for patient centered care. We hope to share our vision with you as well.
I am originally from Tampa, Florida where I completed my undergraduate studies, before attending The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Early on in my dental education the rich, biologic, and evidence based foundation of periodontics made a strong impact on me. After spending three years serving our soldiers as a military Dentist in South Korea, I completed my residency training through the US Army Advanced Education Program in Periodontics in Augusta, GA, and simultaneously received a Masters degree in Oral Biology from the Medical College of Georgia...
Dr. Sara Elhusseini Ahmed
BDS, M.S.
Dr. Sara Elhusseini Ahmed
BDS, M.S.
PeriodontistUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (USC)
Dr. Sara Elhusseini Ahmed
BDS, M.S.
Dr. Elhusseini Ahmed grew up in Cairo, Egypt. She finished her dental education in 2011, after which she completed a one-year dental internship and worked as a general dentist for four years. During the same period, she also worked as a Prosthodontic teaching assistant for one year and Periodontology teaching assistant for another year until she moved to the U.S in 2016 to pursue her dream of becoming a U.S trained Periodontist. She got her specialty training in Periodontology and master’s degree in Craniofacial biology from the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. After graduation she was excited to be moving to Austin, which she heard Texas’s Los Angeles. Dr. Elhusseini Ahmed is very passionate about the field of Periodontology and educating her patients about it. She strives to thoroughly walk her patients through the treatment process. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and dog, where they go on hikes and travel to visit different states in the U.S.
Read more about Dr. Elhusseini AhmedJessica C., RDH
Dental Hygienist
Jessica C., RDH
Dental HygienistJessica C., RDH
Dental Hygienist
Jessica graduated from Blinn College with an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene in May 2014. Jessica joined CTP in June 2014 as a registered dental hygienist. She moved to Liberty Hill, Texas when she was four and only moved away for college. She is now happy to be moved back to Liberty Hill with her husband, Brandon, and is glad to be close to family and friends again.
Brittany, RDH
Dental Hygienist
Brittany, RDH
Dental HygienistBrittany, RDH
Dental Hygienist
Brittany has worked in the dental field since 2011 and is a graduate of Temple College with an Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene. She graduated top of her class and received both the Preventative Dentistry award and the Student Total Achievement Recognition award. She also has a Biology degree from Oklahoma Christian University where she competed in Track & Field. Every month she spends several days volunteering at the Belton Body of Christ Community Clinic. In her spare time she enjoys being active and spending time with her family.
Nadia, RDH
Dental Hygienist
Nadia, RDH
Dental HygienistNadia, RDH
Dental Hygienist
Nadia, who is not a native Austinite, got here as soon as possible, getting into UT and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. She then decided to go back to school, getting her Associates Degree in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene from Temple College. She is a member of the Association of Dental Hygienists and loves educating her patients on dental health.
Nadia and her fiancé Nik live in Austin now, and love traveling, playing board games with their friends, and hanging out with their two dogs Nimbus and Nova.
