Dr. Apa

Dr. Michael Apa, DDS

Founder, Apa Aesthetic

Michael Apa is an internationally-renowned dentist, specializing in minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry and smile makeovers. He earned recognition as the dentist to the stars, having treated Jennifer Lopez, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Uma Thurman, Kyle Richards, the Olsen Twins, and more.

Early Life and Education

Apa was born and raised in upstate New York and, from the age of five, aspired to be a dentist. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Biology from LeMoyne College and his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from New York University College of Dentistry, where he established the first undergraduate aesthetics program and opened a dedicated clinical education space bearing his name.

Career

After graduation, Apa fulfilled his dream of working alongside Dr. Larry Rosenthal as an associate in his New York City office. In 2004, Apa became a partner at the practice and, in 2014, its sole proprietor.

Apa is the pioneer of Facial Aesthetic Design (FAD), a new approach to crafting and fitting porcelain veneers that considers a patient’s facial framework when developing a smile treatment plan.

In 2015, Apa opened an office in Dubai, under the name Apa Aesthetic. Los Angeles and Miami followed, in 2019 and 2024, respectively.

Apa is the founder of Apa Beauty, a line of oral care cosmetics, introduced in 2014.

Apa is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), American Dental Association (ADA), and Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). He is also on the Editorial Advisory Board for the Journal of Implant and Advanced Clinical Dentistry and on the Leaders Board for Dentistry Today.

Apa is an assistant Clinical Professor at the New York University College of Dentistry in the Aesthetics Department. He is also a senior clinical instructor for Aesthetic Advantage hands on Continuum at The Rosenthal Institute at New York University College of Dentistry

Awards

Apa was the recipient of the 2007 AACD Cosmetic Dentistry Award for outstanding performance in the first five years of practice.

Media

In 2015, Apa launched his YouTube series “Dr. Apa,” which followed him as he built his Dubai practice.

Apa has appeared on numerous television programs and amassed an Instagram following of over 600k people, with whom he shares his rigorous morning workouts, handsome wardrobe and, of course, remarkable before and after patient photos.

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