Our Faculty

Practising clinicians who use sedation, implants and surgical extractions in their own practices every day, and who teach what they do.

Dr. Quang Luong
Founder & CEO, WISE Academy

Dr. Quang Luong

MSc, MS, MA, DDS · Dentist, U.S. Army Veteran, Educator, Entrepreneur, and Writer


Dr. Quang Luong combines a background in dentistry, mathematics, biology, and computer science with a commitment to patient care and professional education. His career includes private practice, public health, Indian Health Service, and service as a dentist in the U.S. Army.

Dr. Luong earned his undergraduate education in Computer Science and Mathematics at the University of California, Riverside, followed by graduate studies in Mathematics and Biology. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Oklahoma in 2015, and went on to MSc studies in Implantology and Wisdom Teeth Extraction through GIA in Korea and a Master of Science in Implantology and Third Molar Extractions from UniCamillus International Medical University in Rome, Italy.

Before entering dentistry, Dr. Luong taught mathematics at the university and community college levels for five years. That experience continues to shape his teaching: breaking complex concepts into clear explanations that clinicians can apply in practice.

  • IV Moderate Sedation
  • Implantology
  • Veterans’ Care
  • Zen IV Sedation
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Dr. Brian Diep
Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer, WISE Academy

Dr. Brian Diep

DDS, MSc · Founder, Full Arch Smile


Dr. Brian Diep is a clinician, educator, and practice leader whose work brings together implant dentistry, full-arch rehabilitation, cosmetic dentistry, and IV moderate sedation.

He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and completed a Master of Science in Implantology and Third Molar Extractions at UniCamillus International Medical University in Rome, Italy. His continued advanced training includes an International Full-Arch Master Course and training in transnasal implant placement.

As founder of Full Arch Smile, Dr. Diep focuses on All-on-X full-arch rehabilitation, immediate-load implant protocols, complex extractions, sinus augmentation, and smile design with veneers and crowns. He incorporates CBCT-guided planning and individualized sedation considerations into his approach to treatment.

  • Full-Arch Rehabilitation
  • All-on-X
  • Guided Implant Surgery
  • IV Moderate Sedation
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Dr. Daniel Han
Co-Founder, WISE Academy

Dr. Daniel Han

Dr. Daniel Sok Woong Han, DMD · Board-Certified Periodontist · Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology


Dr. Daniel Sok Woong Han, DMD is a board-certified periodontist specializing in advanced dental implant surgery, bone and soft tissue regeneration, and comprehensive implant reconstruction, including full-arch rehabilitation.

He earned his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and completed advanced postgraduate training in Periodontology and Implantology, as well as Fixed Prosthodontics (Periodontal Prosthesis). He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.

A former Clinical Assistant Professor and Course Director of Periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Han serves as a Key Opinion Leader for Hiossen Implant and Senior Advanced Course Director, providing advanced education in implant surgery, bone augmentation, full-arch rehabilitation, and implant prosthodontics. He also shares his clinical expertise in implant systems, guided surgery, and regenerative materials with the dental community.

Dr. Han is committed to delivering precise, comprehensive, and patient-centered care. His treatment philosophy emphasizes meticulous attention to detail, transparent communication, and prosthetically driven treatment planning to achieve predictable functional and esthetic outcomes.

  • Periodontics
  • Implant Surgery
  • Bone & Soft Tissue Regeneration
  • Full-Arch Rehabilitation
  • Guided Surgery
Dr. Brijesh Patel
Co-Founder & Clinical Director, WISE Academy

Dr. Brijesh Patel

Faculty, Hiossen Master Implantology Program


Dr. Brijesh Patel brings extensive experience in implant teaching and currently serves as faculty for the Hiossen Master Implantology Program.

He utilizes sedation in multiple practices, performing procedures from simple implant placements to complex cases, including zygomatic implants and All-on-4 treatments. His expertise in sedation and advanced implantology techniques strengthens the comprehensive approach offered by WISE Academy.

  • Zygomatic Implants
  • All-on-4
  • Implant Education
  • Sedation
Dr. Ahad Shahid
Co-Founder & Clinical Director, WISE Academy

Dr. Ahad Shahid

Wisdom Teeth Extractions & Implantology


Dr. Ahad Shahid brings specialized expertise in wisdom teeth extractions and implantology.

He employs sedation in his multiple practices and is highly proficient in managing all types of tooth impactions, enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.

  • Wisdom Teeth
  • Impactions
  • Implantology
  • Sedation
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