Dr. Abhina Gautam, Restorative Dentist in Minneapolis

Dr. Tudor Stiharu is a distinguished oral and maxillofacial surgeon dedicated to providing the highest level of care to patients at Nuvia in Minneapolis. In becoming an oral surgeon in Minneapolis, Dr. Stiharu completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at the University of Minnesota, following an internship at the University of Pennsylvania and a General Practice Residency at Rochester General Hospital. He earned his Doctorate in Dental Medicine from the University of Montreal, where he also completed his undergraduate studies in Natural Sciences.

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A Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a Fellow of both the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, Dr. Stiharu is board-certified in his specialty in both the United States and Canada. His professional commitments extend to serving on the Board of the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Alumni Society, being an active member of the Minnesota Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and directing the Twin Cities  International Team for Implantology Study Club.

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Personal Life

Outside of being an oral surgeon, Dr. Stiharu is a devoted family man, cherishing moments with his wife, Holly, and their daughters and son. He is passionate about rowing, lifelong learning, and continuing his financial education, embodying a commitment to personal growth and family values.

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Inspired by her brother who is a prosthodontist and implant surgeon in India, Dr. Gautam pursued a career in dentistry. 

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She got to see first hand how her brother was able to change lives everyday through restorative dentistry and wanted to be able to make a difference in patient’s lives as well.

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She completed 5 years of dental school and 3 years of residency before moving to Florida where she did another 3 years of residency and 2 years of surgical implant fellowship.

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Why Nuvia?

Dr. Gautam has had years of experience doing dental implants the traditional way. She became very familiar with the drawbacks of giving patients temporary teeth for months as part of this traditional method and now loves that at Nuvia she can give her patients their final teeth in 24 hours.

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While joining the Nuvia team in Minneapolis, Dr. Gautam recognized that Nuvia’s innovative approach to full mouth dental implants could completely transform the patient experience from one of frequent and inconvenient visits over the course of months to one where patients can begin a new chapter of life right away.

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Outside of Dentistry

A recent hobby of Dr. Gautam has been learning traditional Indian dancing. She enjoys spending time with friends and is looking forward to exploring cooking as a hobby in her freetime.

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Dr. Justin MacRae is the oral and maxillofacial surgeons at Nuvia Dental Implant Center in Minneapolis, MN. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Dr. MacRae’s journey into dentistry was fueled by his love for both art and science, making oral surgery a natural path. 

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Dr. MacRae is passionate about helping patients regain their smiles and oral health through Nuvia’s innovative approach to dental implants.

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Why Nuvia?

Traditional methods of providing dental implants may take up to 10+ months to get a patient their permanent teeth. At Nuvia, the experience is vastly different with permanent teeth being given to patients 24 hours after their dental implant procedure. 

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Dr. MacRae is excited to be involved in giving his patients a unique and transformative experience. Patients not only get their permanent, zirconia teeth in 24 hours, they have a skilled team of a restorative dentist, an oral surgeon, and a dedicated CRNA.

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Dr. MacRae welcomes questions and is committed to addressing concerns so patients feel comfortable and safe.

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Outside of the Office

When he’s not in the operating room, Dr. MacRae enjoys spending quality time with his family. He’s a proud father of two children who bring energy and joy to his life. As a musician, he also enjoys playing the guitar.

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