Dr. Lorron Tokpa, DMD

Dr. Andrew Afshar, a proud native of Cleveland, brings a unique blend of artistic talent and scientific curiosity to his role as an oral surgeon in Dublin. His journey into dentistry was inspired by the positive experiences he had with his own dentist and orthodontist while growing up. Being artistic himself and wanting to find a career where he could work with his hands made oral and maxillofacial surgery the perfect choice. 

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Dr. Afshar's academic path began at the University of Akron, where he studied as a chemical engineer and natural science major. He then attended dental school, where he decided to focus on oral and maxillofacial surgery, further honing his skills and expertise. Dr. Afshar completed his medical and surgical training at USC, followed by an additional cosmetic fellowship in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Nuvia’s mission to restore patients' smiles with permanent teeth in just 24 hours aligned perfectly with Dr. Afshar’s own goals to make a significant, positive impact in his patients' lives. The opportunity to see the immediate joy and transformation in his patients, thanks to Nuvia's unique approach, is a source of great satisfaction and excitement for him.

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Outside of the Office

Outside of his being an oral surgeon, Dr. Afshar is dedicated to maintaining his physical and mental well-being by going to the gym daily. This time allows him to decompress and carve out moments for self-improvement. Dr. Afshar is also a collector of watches and retro Jordans. 

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Dr. Afshar's message to his patients is one of assurance and excitement: taking steps towards a restored smile with Nuvia is a step towards changing your life for the better. With his expertise, passion, and the rest of the dedicated Nuvia team in Dublin, patients can look forward to a positive, transformative experience.

Dr. Lorron Tokpa, General Dentist at Nuvia Implant Center, Atlanta

Dr. Lorron Tokpa, affectionately known as "Deputy" by her colleagues and patients, is an accomplished general dentist at the Nuvia Implant Center's Atlanta location. Born and raised in Jamaica, Dr. Tokpa's love for the beach and water sports stems from her childhood spent enjoying the outdoors with her two siblings.

She received her undergraduate at Morgan State University before going on to Penn Dental Medicine for her dental degree. She also completed an Advanced GE residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center prior to practicing as a general dentist.

In July 2022, Dr. Tokpa relocated to Georgia with her family, following her husband's job at Microsoft. She is a proud mother of two children, who keep her on her toes and bring joy to her life. Dr. Tokpa believes that dentistry is a form of functional art and is passionate about building connections with her patients. She feels humbled and privileged to play a part in each patient's journey towards a healthier, more confident smile.

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Dr. James was born in Saint Lucia and grew up in South Carolina where he was an athletic and social kid. He has always been interested in art and the medical field. It wasn’t until his senior year of college studying Biology at the University of Georgia that he realized he could pair his love of art and medicine with dentistry. A career in dentistry, and especially as a restorative dentist, would be just the way to mix these two passions. After the University of Georgia, Dr. James attended medical college in Augusta, Georgia. 

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During his time as a restorative dentistr, Dr. James has enjoyed serving others in other countries who have dental needs but not the means to receive treatment. He has gone on various humanitarian trips to Honduras, Nicaragua, Brazil, and India to do dental work for those in need. 

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Why Nuvia

Dr James was drawn towards Nuvia’s innovative process of restoring smiles through dental implants. Prior to Nuvia he had done full mouth restoration dentistry for many years. Having seen first hand the traditional method of doing dental implants and how long that can take, he loves that he can now help patients receive permanent teeth in 24 hours instead of waiting what may be 10+ months before getting them. You can now find Dr James at Nuvia’s Atlanta clinic, changing lives as a restorative dentist.

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Giving patients brand new smiles in 24 hours is very fulfilling for Dr. James. His personal philosophy is, “The more you smile, the better the world becomes''. He is committed to giving patients the best care and providing them with smiles that they love and can confidently share.

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To those considering working with Nuvia, Dr James says, “We want you to look good, we want you to feel good”. Dr. James and everyone at the Atlanta office is dedicated to making sure every patient leaves feeling comfortable at Nuvia and confident with their new smile.

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