Meet Our TMJ & Sleep Specialist – Aspen Hill, MD
Get to Know Dr. Sara Saba
Dr. Sara Saba is a highly skilled dentist with over a decade of experience, dedicated to integrating advanced technology into her practice to provide exceptional patient care. She is a trained Vivos Integrated Provider (VIP), specializing in sleep and airway health treatments. She’s passionate about combining art and science as part of her job, and she loves it even more that she gets to help others at the same time! If you want to learn more about her, keep reading her bio below!
Why Did You Choose Dentistry as Your Career?
In dentistry, Dr. Saba can emphasize two of her largest strengths: working with her hands and helping others directly. Once she found dentistry, it was clear that it was the field for her.
Where Did You Complete Your Dental Education?
After attending the University of Maryland at College Park to obtain her undergraduate degree, Dr. Saba decided to stay at the school to pursue her doctorate. Since completing her formal education, she’s gone on to finish additional courses and expand her skillset in FastBraces®, Invisalign®, and Botox®/dermal fillers.
Additionally, Dr. Saba has completed extensive training at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), focusing on neuromuscular dentistry. This specialized training enables her to diagnose and treat complex temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and related craniofacial pain effectively. She also offers Mandibular Advancement Devices.
In her practice, Dr. Saba utilizes the latest technology, including electromyography (EMG), to assess and monitor muscle activity in the jaw and surrounding areas. This allows for precise diagnosis and personalized treatment plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for her patients.
Dr. Saba's commitment to continuing education and adoption of cutting-edge technology reflects her dedication to providing the highest standard of care in dentistry.
What Do You Enjoy Doing Outside of Dentistry?
Dr. Saba enjoys spending time with her husband, Dr. Cyrus Allafi (a dentist), as well as their two children. When she’s not working, you can find her swimming, doing yoga, biking with her loved ones on the weekend, and going on hikes. Throughout her life, she’s even traveled to over 50 countries!