Dr. Gregory Guerra, DDS - Restorative Dentist in St. Louis, MO

Dr. Gregory Guerra is the restorative dentist at Nuvia Dental Implant Center in St. Louis, MO. He earned his dental degree from LSU Dental School in 2001, and has been practicing for 25 years, with a focus on full arch implant dentistry.

Dr. Guerra grew up in a dental family—his father practiced for 40 years and showed him early what it meant to take care of people, one patient at a time. That personal connection is still what he loves most about the work: patients who become like family, and the chance to help them get their smile, their chewing, and their confidence back.

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Why Nuvia

After years of placing patients in acrylic temporaries, Dr. Guerra was drawn to Nuvia for one big reason: a new way of delivering full arch care. He’s excited about the permanent teeth in 24 hours method. 

Patients receive a final zirconia restoration the day after surgery—no acrylic temporaries that break or stain. Dr. Guerra considers zirconia a revolutionary material in dentistry: durable, hygienic, and aesthetic, and the foundation of the outcomes he can now offer his patients.

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Outside of the Office

Born and raised in New Orleans, Dr. Guerra is a proud Saints and LSU football fan and loves all things his hometown has to offer. He stays active in the community—running marathons, competing in open water swimming events, and fishing whenever he gets the chance.

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Dr. Shilpa Kukreti began her dental journey in India, where she completed her dental education and graduated in 2017. She then moved to the United States and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. She went on to complete her advanced training in Prosthodontics at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry.

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Dr. Kukreti was drawn to dentistry by her love for smiles and her belief that dentistry is about much more than treating teeth, it is about helping people feel whole again by restoring their smiles, confidence, and quality of life. She is passionate about creating personalized, thoughtful treatment experiences and helping her patients feel comfortable and cared for throughout their dental journey.

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Outside the Office

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Kukreti enjoys spending time with her dogs and tending to her ever-growing collection of indoor plants. She values the simple joys of home, family, and the little things that bring happiness to everyday life.

Dr. Schoolman is the oral & maxillofacial surgeon at Nuvia Dental Implant Center in St Louis, Missouri. Inspired by his father, a general dentist, Dr. Schoolman grew up spending time at his father’s office. 

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His experience watching his dad and his value of higher education lead him to pursue oral surgery.

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Why Nuvia?

Dr. Schoolman is passionate about providing permanent teeth to patients in 24 hours. Unlike the traditional approach, which often involves temporary dentures and multiple appointments over several months, Nuvia offers a final restoration with permanent teeth 24 hours after the dental implant procedure. 

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Dr. Schoolman understands that making the decision to get dental implants can be a big step, and wants to assure patients that their comfort, care, and safety is top of mind for the Nuvia team in St. Louis. 

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Outside of the Office

Outside of his work at Nuvia, Dr. Schoolman enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys hobbies that let him be artistic and creative, like woodworking. 

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His family loves outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and recently, trout fishing together. 

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