Meet Dr. Jose E. Lara
Helping Patients in Placentia Smile with Strength, Health, and Confidence Again
MEET DR. Jose E. Lara, Dds
Dr. Jose E. Lara, is an internationally recognized dental implant specialist with over 30 years of clinical experience and more than 20 years dedicated exclusively to implant dentistry. At Atwood Dental in Placentia, CA, he focuses on advanced dental implants, full-arch rehabilitation, and complete smile makeovers designed to restore confidence, function, and long-term oral health.
Renowned for treating complex cases, Dr. Lara helps patients who have been told they are not candidates for dental implants. His expertise in full-mouth dental implants, same-day teeth, and advanced surgical planning allows him to deliver stable, predictable results even in challenging situations. Patients travel from across the country and beyond to seek his precision, experience, and life-changing smile transformations.
Dr. Lara combines state-of-the-art digital technology with meticulous surgical technique and a deeply patient-centered approach. Every treatment plan is carefully designed for strength, natural aesthetics, and lasting success.
As the founder of OCPAO, one of the nation’s leading implant training academies, Dr. Lara is a dentist that other dentists learn from. When you choose Atwood Dental, you are choosing a provider trusted by both patients and professionals nationwide.
“Successful full-arch dental implants begin with precise planning, advanced surgical expertise, and a commitment to delivering strong, long-term results for every patient.”— Dr. Jose E. Lara, DDS
EDUCATION & ADVANCED TRAINING
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
University of Guadalajara
- Advanced Training & Certifications
Fellowship, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)- Mastership, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
- Full-Arch Advanced Surgery Training
- Fellow, American College of Dentists (FACE)
- Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- California Dental Association (CDA)
- International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
By the Numbers at Atwood Dental
30+ Years of Clinical Experience
Decades of hands-on dentistry and more than 20 years dedicated exclusively to advanced dental implant placement and full-arch rehabilitation.
Internationally Recognized Implant Specialist
Fellowship and Mastership in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), reflecting advanced training and commitment to excellence in implant dentistry.
National & International Impact
Founder of OCPAO and Neobiotech International Speaker, mentoring dentists across the country and worldwide in advanced implant techniques and digital workflows.
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Educating the Next Generation
Dr. Lara, does more than practice advanced implant dentistry he helps elevate the entire field. As the founder of OCPAO and a nationally recognized implant educator, he trains dentists from across the country and around the world in modern digital workflows, minimally invasive techniques, and full-arch dental implant protocols.
His commitment to education directly benefits patients at Atwood Dental in Placentia, CA, where advanced training translates into precise planning, predictable outcomes, and life-changing smile transformations. When you choose Dr. Lara, you are choosing a clinician trusted not only by patients, but by the dental community itself..
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