Locations
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Center for Oral Health Care and Research
8210 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229 - 210-450-3700
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About Me
Dr. Lea Hachem is Associate Professor and Director of the Pre-doctoral Division of the Department of Periodontics at the University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry. Dr. Hachem received her Doctor in Dental Surgery Degree at Université Saint Joseph in Beirut, Lebanon, and Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in Periodontology and Master of Science in Oral Biology at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Hachem is a Board-Certified Periodontist with expertise in all types of gum disease, dental implant, reconstructive, and cosmetic periodontal surgery.
Dr. Hachem stays up-to-date with cutting edge-technology through participation in conferences and meetings. She also serves in several dental organizations including the American Academy of Periodontology as the Chair of Predoctoral Directors, and on the executive boards of the Southwest Society of Periodontists, and the San Antonio District Dental Society. She is a fellow of the International College of Dentists.
Dr. Hachem is the recipient of the “10 Under Ten Award” from the Massachusetts Dental Society and the “Bud and Linda Tarrson Award” from the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, awarded to dentists that have made a significant impact and contribution to the profession and the community.
Gender
Female
Languages
English, English, French, Arabic, and some Spanish
Awards
Credentials
Education
Medical School:
Dental School (DDS): Université Saint Joseph - Beirut
Residency:
(MS in Oral Biology and Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in Periodontology): Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Qualifications
Board Certification:
Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery
"I believe in providing compassionate, patient-centered dental care that focuses on individual needs and preferences."
Lea El Hachem, DDS
Periodontics