Dr. Abdul Alhashim

Meet Dr. Goodman, the charismatic dental implant surgeon at Nuvia Dental Implant Center in Las Vegas. Residing in Henderson, Nevada, Dr. Goodman has led a life as vibrant as the places he's lived—from Salt Lake City to the Bahamas. Though his father was a dentist, Dr. Goodman charted his own course. He initially pursued pre-med at the University of Utah before recognizing that dentistry was his true calling. He earned his dental degree from Southern Illinois University and completed his residency in Missouri. While he began his career in general dentistry, he ultimately specialized in prosthodontics.

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Personal Life

Dr Goodman has 4 kids and 2 grandchildren. He enjoys running in the mountains on the outskirts of Las Vegas and spending time outside. When he isn’t at the office or pursuing his hobbies, Dr Goodman is spending time with his grandchildren or finding a local hole-in-the-wall restaurant.

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His Role as Dental Implant Surgeon at Nuvia

What makes Dr. Goodman stand out is his unwavering passion for patient care. He believes he's found his life's purpose in helping others, a sentiment that perfectly aligns with his role as dental implant surgeon at Nuvia. He chose to be a part of our team because it allows him to engage in life-changing procedures every single day.

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Dr. Goodman loves getting to know his patients on a personal level and considers it a privilege to be a part of their transformative journeys. With his blend of expertise, compassion, and enthusiasm for life, Dr. Goodman is eager to help you achieve the smile you've always dreamed of.

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Dr. AlRubaie got his start in dentistry early on as a 16 year old dental assistant. He loved that he could help change people’s lives for the better and knew that dentistry was the field for him. He is now a dental implant surgeon and periodontist in Chicago with Nuvia Dental Implants.

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After graduating dental school, Dr. AlRubaie finished a 2-year residency program in advanced education in general dentistry from Miami, Florida and practiced for 6 years as a general dentist in Illinois and Florida. Afterwards, Dr. AlRubaie joined a 3-year dual degree residency program in Periodontology and Master of Science at Nova Southeastern University/College of Dental medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Dr. AlRubaie is a Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and has a great passion for his field. He did his Master thesis about dental implants and he has been published in peer reviewed journals. During his spare time, he enjoys practicing kickboxing and travels for scuba diving spots all over the world.

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To those visiting Nuvia’s Chicago clinic, Dr. AlRubaie is looking forward to meeting you and helping you get the smile you’ve always wanted!

Dr. Levingston grew up in Orange County, California. He earned his Bachelor
of Arts degree in Biological sciences from California State University,
Fullerton, and went on to earn his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the UCLA
School of Dentistry.

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After 28 years of providing gentle, quality dental care in Laguna Beach, CA,
Dr. Levingston and his wife, Lisa, followed their two sons to the sunny and
beautiful valley of the sun! He brings with him extensive experience in the
areas of dental implants, cosmetic and family dentistry. Most of all, Dr.
Levingston enjoys the providing personal attention to his patients, and
considers them his dental family.

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Dr. Levingston enjoys fishing, hiking, camping, and gardening, as well as
attending sporting events, especially baseball games. He is a lifelong Angels
fan, and spent many weekends in the valley attending spring training games.

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Dr. Slovan grew up in Tucson, AZ. After graduating high school, it was off to Rutgers University where he earned a full football scholarship. Dr. Slovan graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine and immediately purchased a private practice in Charleston, SC.    

Dr. Slovan now lives in Scottsdale, AZ with his wife, Rachel, and their two boys. When he is not helping Nuvia patients change their lives by providing full mouth dental implants. He enjoys traveling, coaching his boys sports teams, and spending time with his family.

Dr. Barrett Beardsley was born and raised in Southern California. He earned his undergraduate degree in business at Brigham Young University. He then attended dental school at the University of Southern California, after which he became an active-duty officer in the US Army.

While stationed in San Antonio, Dr. Beardsley completed a four-year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Brooke Army Medical Center. His service in the Army has brought him and his family to Seattle, the Mojave Desert and finally back to San Antonio, the city they consider home.

He is married with four children who love being Texans. He enjoys golf, surfing (it is possible in the gulf) and camping with his family. As a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery he is prepared to meet all the dental implant surgical needs our San Antonio patients might have.

Dr. Preston Hansen, Nuvia Dental Implant Center’s Chief Clinical Officer, is dedicated to innovation and excellence when it comes to dental implants. Dr Hansen grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah around many relatives who were involved in health sciences and related fields. When it came to choosing a career path, he found that his calling was in dentistry and oral surgery, specifically as a dental implant surgeon. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Utah, Dr. Hansen attended the prestigious University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco.

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He then went on to a formal 4 year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency program at UCSF Fresno where he received some of the most rigorous surgical training available for dentists. He received extensive training in reconstruction and reconstructive surgeries that made the transition to complex dental implants an easier next step. Dr. Hansen is well versed in oral surgeries for trauma reconstruction, pathology, zygomatic and pterygoid implants.

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As a dental implant surgeon, Dr. Hansen is highly motivated by the opportunities he has to treat patients and help change their lives for the better through dental implants. In a recent interview, he shared, “You know, building a smile is pretty impactful in human beings”. He continued to explain the subsequent changes in people’s lives after they received dental implants and just how powerful a new smile can be for helping others improve their lives.

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Away from the clinic, Dr. Hansen is a family man at heart, finding joy and inspiration in his role as a father. His personal experiences as a parent have further deepened his understanding of the importance of health and well-being, fueling his motivation to make a positive impact in his patients' lives.

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He is currently the Clinical Director of Nuvia, ensuring that each of Nuvia's surgeons are provided with adequate training on the full mouth dental implant placement process of delivering permanent teeth in 24 hours.

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