Dr. Nicolas is dual trained in Implant Surgery and Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry. He earned his DDS in Ecuador, and then a merit scholarship brought him to Brazil for a Master’s in Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Surgery. To practice in the US, he pursued a dual DDS/Residency from the University of Rochester, in New York. There, he was a three-time recipient of the Best Cosmetic Case award. In 2021, he received the first-place prize for a post-graduate clinical case from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Nicolas is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. His philosophy: “the way to a person’s confidence is through their smile.