Dr. Evelyn T. Huamán received her Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. While at Northwestern, Dr. Huamán was a Dean’s Scholar and was inducted to the National Society of Collegiate Scholars for outstanding scholarship and leadership. During her tenure at Northwestern she also held the position of President for the Society of Women Engineers and received the Lucent Technologies Scholar Award, Merck Scholar Award, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Scholar Award and the 3M Scholar Award for Excellence in Engineering.
She then completed her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the world-renowned Harvard School of Dental Medicine with special distinction in the fields of Periodontology and Restorative Dentistry. While at Harvard, she conducted investigative studies in collaboration with the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), publishing her results in prestigious scientific journals.
Dr. Huamán consequently moved to the west coast to complete her specialty training at the nation’s preeminent Periodontics and Implant Surgery program at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry and served as Chief Resident. While at UCLA, Dr. Huamán continued to conduct and develop her investigative research skills. Recognized for her superior clinical and surgical skills as well as her relentless pursuit of excellence has lead Dr. Huamán toward earning many awards in her field of specialty. For instance, every university and hospital periodontics program across the United States submits their best young periodontist to compete for the prestigious Kramer Award. Dr. Huamán was chosen as the best among the best across the country and received this award in 2010. She was recognized for “Outstanding Research in Basic Science” and received the Richard Kao Basic Science Research Award and was also awarded the Robert L. Merin Leadership Award by the California Society of Periodontists recognizing her as among the best Periodontal and Implant Surgeons in the state. In 2015 she was recognized among America’s Top Dentists in the field of Periodontics by the Consumer’s Research Council of America.
Highly devoted to staying at the forefront of her field, Dr. Huamán is continually investing in her own education to provide patients with proven, successful results. Dr. Huamán is trained in the latest advanced minimally invasive surgical and nonsurgical techniques such as Laser assisted periodontal surgery (LANAP) which treats mild, moderate, and advanced gum disease without the use of incisions or sutures; the Pinhole technique which treats gum tissue recession and deformities using only one surgical site, avoids harvesting the palate, and is done without incisions or need for sutures; Periodontal Plastic surgery using a microscope for high precision providing perfect esthetic results; the All-on-4 technique that aims to restore edentulous dentition with a fixed prosthesis in one day. Further, Dr. Huamán is a Diplomate and Board Certified by the American Board of Periodontology.
Dr. Huamán ensures that her staff is well trained in every procedure done in-office, all facets of emergency treatment, and has invested largely in state-of-the-art diagnostic, monitoring, and surgical equipment to provide patients with excellent care. She is energetically devoted to her patients to ensure every patient understands their treatment options fully, and that their choices are respected. Dr. Huamán takes great pride in providing the best of herself and her practice to each and every patient.
Dr. Huaman is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and attended the following Institutions
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Doctor of Dental Medicine
