Name : Alina Krivitsky Aalam
Address: 11620 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 718, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Country: USA
Phone: 001 310.801.7678
E-Mail: akrivits@gmail.com
Languages: Russian / English
2000
1998 – 2000
Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
1996-1998
Undergraduate Studies, Biology Major UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology
California Dental License
West Regional License
USC School of Dentistry, Advanced Periodontics Part-time Faculty
Clinical Assistant Professor, USC, Advanced Periodontics (2008-present)
Guest Lecturer, Dental Hygiene, USC (2007- present)
Dental Clinic Faculty, USC, Undergraduate Periodontics (2000-2008)
Dental Hygiene Clinic Faculty, USC, Dental Hygiene Clinic(2000-2008)
Research Co-Investigator: 2002-2008 SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY, USC
Investigating clinical and microbiological effect of subgingival irrigation with 10% Povidone-Iodine in peri-implant crevices following mechanical debridement.
Investigated the outcome of a study of the functional rehabilitation of 16 completely edentulous mandibles with immediately loaded cross-arch screw-retained hybrid prostheses.
University of Southern California, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry – 2013
USC Research Award, Clinical Research Category – 2nd place: 2008
USC Research Award, Clinical Research Category – 1st place: 2004
Western Society of Periodontology Achievement Award, 2005
Aesthetic periodontal surgery
Treatment of periodontal disease
Pre-prosthetic periodontal surgery
Dental implants
Soft tissue augmentation
Hard tissue augmentation (intra-oral osseous transplantation)
TMJ/bruxism treatment
IV sedation
Americal Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Member 2014-present
Friends of Dentistry Board Member 2012-present
Friends of Dentistry Committee: 2012 – present
LADS Board of Directors: 2012-presenT
LADS Peer Review Committee: 2012 – present
“Surviving Beautifully” website and book expert advisor: 2012 – present
American Academy of Periodontology, Member: 2005 – present
California Society of Periodontists, Member: 2005- present
Western Society of Periodontology, Member: 2004 – present
American Dental Association, Member: 2001 – present
California Dental Association, Member: 2001- present
Los Angeles Dental Society, Member: 2007-present
Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity, Member: 1998-present
American Dental Hygienists’ Association, Member: 1998 – 2001
Aalam AA, Nowzari H, Krivitsky A. Immediate Functional Reconstruction of Completely Edentulous Mandible. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2005, 7(1): 10-6.
Krivitsky Aalam A, Aalam AA. Fundamentals of Soft Tissue Management: Going Back to the Basics. Journal de Parodontologie & d’Implantologie Orale 2012 32(1).
Takanashi K, Lee JM, Sedler A, Krivitsky Aalam A, DDS. Transformation of a cement retained positioned restoration to a screw retained restoration: a laboratory technical note. JPD 2013, 109 (4): 269-271.
Aalam AA, Krivitsky A, Choukroun J. Fibrin-Assisted Soft Tissue Promotion. Spring2017, Vol. 33 Issue 1, p42-49. 8p.
Aalam A, Krivitsky Aalam A, Choukroun J. A Novel Technique in Root-Coverage Procedure: The Fibrin-Assisted Soft-Tissue Promotion Concept. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2017 Apr;38(4):220-225.
Aalam A, Krivitsky Aalam A. Book Chapter 8: Use of Platelet Rich Fibrin for the treatment of muco-gingival recessions: Novel Improvements in Plastic Esthetic Surgery utilizing The Fibrin Assisted Soft Tissue Promotion (FASTP) Technique. Platelet Rich Fribrin in Regenerative Dentistry: Biological Backgrouns and Clinical Indications.
American Academy of Excellence in Dentistry – “Grafting or Bonding: A decision making protocol.” – Burbank, 2012
Iranian Dental Association – “Grafting or Bonding: A decision making protocol.” – Los Angeles, February 2013
Center for Advanced Periodontal and Implant Therapy Study Group – “Grafting or Bonding: A decision making protocol.” – Los Angeles, June 27, 2013
Marina South Bay Study Group – “Grafting or Bonding: A decision making protocol.” – Marina Del Rey, October, 2013
USC International Restorative Symposium – “Grafting or Bonding: A decision making protocol.” – Los Angeles, October, 2013
Women in Dentistry and Wellness/Esthetic Alliance Program, Beverly Hills, January, 2013 – January 2014 (every 6 weeks)
Western University – “Periodontics” – November 14, 2014
USC 40th Periodontal Symposium – “Soft Tissue Applications of APRF – Tissue Promotion” – January 24, 2015
USC Faculty Award Dinner CE Lecture – “Soft Tissue Applications of APRF – Tissue Promotion” – May 20, 2015
JAID (Japanese Academy for International Dentistry) – “Grafting or Bonding: A decision making protocol.” & “Soft Tissue Applications of APRF – Tissue Promotion” – March 9, 2016
Dr. Shimizu’s “The One Specialty Center” CE Continuum – “Advanced Platelet Rich Fibrin (APRF) and Its Applications in Dentistry.” – May 10, 2016
Southern California Orofacial Academy, 14th Annual Fall 2016 Symposium (Pasadena, CA) – “The Use of PRF and Stem Cells for Soft Tissue Regeneration” – October 19, 2016
Alpha Omega San Fernando Valley Chapter (San Fernando Valley, CA) – “Advanced Platelet Rich Fibrin (APRF) and Its Applications in Dentistry.” – November 4, 2016
Girl Power in Dentistry (Tokyo, Japan) – “Advanced Platelet Rich Fibrin (APRF) and Its Applications in Dentistry. My Personal Life, How I started My Career and How I Maintain Full-Time Practice and Manage Family Life.” – March 13, 2017
SYFAC (Nice, France) – “FASTP – Fibrin Assisted Soft Tissue Promotion.” – October, 2017
Hooman Zarinkelk Study Group (Woodland Hills, CA) – “Advanced Platelet Rich Fibrin (APRF) and Its Applications in Dentistry.” – Nov, 2017