Dr. Sara Abedini

Dr. Abedini completed her specialty in Orthodontics from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2017, obtained her PhD in Orthodontics in 2012 and acquired her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 2007. She graduated with honors and awards including the highest score in her class at the American Board of Orthodontics written exam. During her time at UCLA, she was a head TA and lecturer for dental students, contributed to orthodontic research and had presentations in numerous events. She is a co-author of a book chapter about orthodontics treatment for patients with dentofacial deformities and syndrome. Before joining UCLA, she earned her PhD degree from the Department of Orthodontics and Craniofacial Developmental Biology, Hiroshima, Japan where she was awarded Monbukagakusho scholarship offered by the Japan’s Ministry of Education. After completing the program, she started working for “Young Researchers Education Center” at Hiroshima University as well as working as a dentist …for one the most renowned private practices in Hiroshima region.
Dr. Abedini’s broad experience in dental field since 2007 and more specifically in orthodontics gives her passion to treat patients who need advanced surgical treatment or clear aligners such as Invisalign, or patients with special needs.
In her spare time, Sara enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with family and friends. She is fluent in Japanese and now living in Houston excites her to start learning Spanish in her free time and get to know more about Texas!