Rassa Abdoll, DMD
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Abdoll (pronounced Ab-Doll, also known as Dr. A) is originally from Northern Virginia. He comes from a family with strong ties in the medical field. His brother is a plastic surgeon with extensive training in the craniofacial field and his sister is a Bariatric surgeon at the UT Southwestern Dallas Texas.
Dr. Abdoll attended the University of Maryland for undergraduate studies. After receiving his degree, he moved to Boston where he graduated from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine with a Doctorate in Dental Medicine (D.M.D.). Upon earning his D.M.D., he completed his post-doctoral training in Pediatric Dentistry at Boston University with a scholarship granted from the United States Air Force.
After finishing his residency, he served two active duty tours with the United States Air Force in Okinawa, Japan and returned to Virginia, Langley Air Force Base for his last tour. While on active duty, Dr. Abdoll was awarded two Achievement Medals for Meritorious Services for his dedication and service to the military. At Langley Air Force Base, he held a faculty position teaching military dental residents the full spectrum on pediatric dentistry.
Dr. Abdoll’s training includes comprehensive pediatric dentistry, pediatric emergencies, parental and patient education with preventative measures, behavior management/modification of the fearful or anxious patient, treating patients with special needs, full orthodontics, including space management and appliance therapy, periodontal, endodontics, pediatric oral surgery, sedation, and hospital dentistry.
Dr. Abdoll stays abreast of the latest dental developments by attending many continuing education seminars and has lectured to numerous military dentists while on active duty. He takes great pride in providing his patients with outstanding care and the latest in pediatric dental technology.
Dr. Abdoll attends health fairs, schools, churches, works with different charity organizations, and participates in community outreach programs. He is passionate about providing free health screenings to spread the word on the importance of dental health.
Dr. Abdoll enjoys all sports, music, and most of all, spending time with his family. Dr. Abdoll and his wife Karla, are proud parents of two kids at Seton Catholic Prep High School. His son is JV quarter back and his daughter is an avid Volleyball player. Go Sentinels!!
Dr. Abdoll's Licensure and Certificates:
- Air Force Officer 1996-2001
- Arizona Dental License
- Western Regional Boards
- North East Regional Boards
- Arizona Sedation License: enteral, nitrous oxide, intranasal, and conscious sedation
- Massachusetts Dental License, 1996-2006.
- Massachusetts General Anesthesia Permit, 1996-2006.
- Active Member of The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Member of Arizona Pediatric Dental Association
- Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
- BLS/CPR
- Pediatric Dental Professor at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, 00-01.
- Member of American Orthodontic Society
- Surgery Center and Hospital Credentialed
- Associate Fellowship in Laser Assisted Dentistry
- Invisalign Certified