Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Tara Aghaloo, DDS, MD, PhD

Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr. Tara L. Aghaloo, DDS, MD, PhD, is a Professor in the Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the UCLA School of Dentistry, specializing in bone and soft tissue regeneration, dental implant surgery, and management of complex reconstructive cases. She treats patients with compromised bone conditions including alveolar ridge deficiencies, maxillary sinus augmentation needs, medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ), peri-implantitis, and maxillofacial defects requiring zygomatic

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

Education & Training

Medical School: UCLA School of Medicine (MD, 1998)
Dental School: University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry (DDS, 1994)
Certificate: UCLA (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2000)
PhD: UCLA (Oral Biology, 2007)

Years in Practice

30+ years

Peer Recognition

Super Doctors — Super Doctors® Southern California
2021-2025 (5 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Dentoalveolar Surgery

Conditions & Treatments

Dental ImplantsOral CancerBone Grafting

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Health - Santa Monica Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Aghaloo treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Aghaloo accept ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc. insurance?

Tara Aghaloo's public profile lists ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc., Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Shield of California plus 7 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Aghaloo practice?

Tara Aghaloo practices in Los Angeles, CA with hospital affiliations including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Health - Santa Monica Medical Center.

What does Dr. Aghaloo specialize in?

Tara Aghaloo is a board-certified oral & maxillofacial surgery specialist with focus areas in Dentoalveolar Surgery.

How long has Dr. Aghaloo been practicing?

Tara Aghaloo has 32+ years of clinical experience in oral & maxillofacial surgery.

What is Dr. Aghaloo's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: UCLA School of Medicine (MD, 1998); Dental School: University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry (DDS, 1994); Certificate: UCLA (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2000).