Dr. Amireh Awad - Restorative Doctor in Austin

Dr. Blen is a passionate and skilled dentist at Nuvia Dental Implant Center, with a strong focus on providing the best possible care for his patients. Born in San Jose, Costa Rica, and raised in various parts of the United States, Dr. Blen is no stranger to diverse environments and cultures. He currently resides in Austin, Texas, where he brings his wealth of experience to the Nuvia team.

Dr. Blen's journey in dentistry began with a desire to give back and help as many people as possible. His commitment to patient satisfaction and quality of life is evident in his approach to dental care. Dr. Blen believes in treating each patient as an equal and building strong connections with them, walking alongside them on their dental journey.

When Dr. Blen is not working, he enjoys spending quality time with his daughter, Fatima Nicole, and connecting with family members in other states through virtual gatherings. He is a fan of the UFC and has a background in martial arts, including boxing, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Dr. Blen is also a talented musician, playing various instruments such as guitar, drums, and piano, and enjoys woodcarving as a hobby.

With a warm and caring personality, Dr. Blen is dedicated to providing the best dental care experience for his patients at Nuvia Dental Implant Center. He looks forward to meeting and working with new patients, making their dental journey a beautiful and fulfilling one.

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Originally from Yakima, Washington, Dr. Matthew Krieger was inspired to pursue oral surgery while attending dental school. He has always been driven by the urge to help others and found that the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery provided a way to comfortably and efficiently resolve patients’ dental and facial pain, as well as improve facial esthetics through procedures such as dental implant placement.

Dr. Krieger earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Whitworth College in 2006. He completed dental school at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 2011 with a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. Following dental school, Dr. Krieger completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Christiana Care Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware.

While Dr. Krieger has been practicing Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery since 2015, he has been focused exclusively on the “All on 4” implant procedure since 2019. Dr. Krieger found a true passion for this surgery when he witnessed the life changing effect and profound impact the procedure can have on the health and emotional well being of patients. Dr. Krieger looks forward to delivering this exceptional oral surgery and dental implant care to patients in the Austin community.

Dr. Amireh Awad is a restorative dentist at Nuvia Dental Implant Center in Austin, Texas. She has been in dentistry for 10 years, with the last eight years focused almost entirely on full-arch restorative care. Over that time, she has worked to fine-tune every detail of treatment so patients receive results that are both functional and life-changing.

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Dr. Awad earned her dental training at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas, where she built a strong foundation in restorative care. What continues to motivate her is the impact this work has on patients’ lives—especially those who have struggled for years with confidence, function, or comfort.

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Why Nuvia?

The Nuvia team prioritizes doing things right the first time which is one reason Dr. Awad was drawn to it. Earlier in her career, she saw how often patients returned years later with broken or failing restorations that never should have been placed that way to begin with.

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At Nuvia, the focus is on delivering a durable, high-quality prosthetic from day one. That approach reduces long-term problems and gives patients something they can truly rely on. For Dr. Awad, that commitment to quality—and the responsibility that comes with it—is what made Nuvia the right fit for her.

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Outside of the Office

Outside of work, Dr. Awad is a busy mom of four and has been married for nearly 20 years. With children ranging from teenagers to toddlers, her life is full and fast-paced. When she finds time for herself, she prioritizes staying healthy through strength training and cardio so she can be fully present for both her family and her patients.