Dr. Nathan Dustin, DMD, Restorative Dentist in Portland, OR

Dr. Youssef’s desire to become a dentist began in the 5th grade. He attended dental school at UC San Francisco. It was during this time that he realized he was passionate about oral surgery.

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He did an internship at Montefiore Medical Center in New York where he discovered the satisfaction that came from helping people get their teeth back, especially after years of struggling with them.

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Now as an oral surgeon in Portland, he gets to do what he loves every day.

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Why Nuvia

Dr. Youssef had extensive experience with dental implants during his residency. Having seen how the traditional process leaves patients wearing temporary teeth for what may be 10+ months, he was eager to be part of Nuvia’s process where patients were getting their permanent teeth in 24 hours.

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Outside of the Clinic

When he isn’t working, Dr. Youssef loves watching and playing basketball. His favorite place to play is by the beach, either with friends or solo.

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Dr. Dustin did not set out to be a dentist growing up. However, after watching his grandfather struggle with dentures, he wished there was something he could have done to help him. He eventually chose to pursue dentistry where he can help people have a different experience than his grandfather did.

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Why Nuvia

Having been a dentist over 27 years, Dr. Dustin has met many patients with failing or missing teeth who have been in need of full mouth restorations. When he first came across Nuvia, he recognized their unique approach to specifically helping those in need of full mouth dental implants.

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From a specially curated team including restorative dentists, oral surgeons, and CRNAs to Nuvia’s advanced technology, patients can trust that they are in good hands and will receive excellent care.

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Dr. Dustin loves being a restorative dentist at Nuvia in Portland helping patients receive a life-changing treatment so they don’t need to struggle with a denture like his grandfather did.

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Outside of the Clinic

Dr. Dustin and his wife are both avid motorcycle riders. They love to ride their bikes through national parks in the United States. He also loves to wake surf on the Columbia river.

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He loves to travel and explore new cities but also loves reading a good book on the beach.

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Before discovering his passion for oral surgery, Dr. Prashant Cherugundla began his career working in toxicology with an environmental protection agency. Over time, he realized he wanted to have a more direct and meaningful impact on people’s lives. That realization led him to pursue dentistry and eventually oral surgery.

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Today, he finds it incredibly rewarding to play a role in life-changing transformations—at Nuvia in Portland, all it takes is a single surgical procedure. Dr. Cherugundla completed his residency at the University of Texas and has been practicing oral surgery for 8 years.

Why Nuvia?

Dr. Cherugundla was drawn to Nuvia in Portland by the opportunity to be part of delivering immediate, life-enhancing results through full mouth restorations. He was especially impressed by Nuvia’s 99.13% dental implant success rate—higher than what’s reported in large studies of other providers. 

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Outside of the Office

Outside of work, Dr. Cherugundla enjoys windsurfing, trail running, and spending time outdoors. Lately, he’s taken up canoeing with his 14-month-old daughter and values building strong relationships with the people around him.