Dr. John Nikas received his B.S. in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh in 1983 where he also received his DMD in 1986. He went on to receive his certification in periodontology from Temple University Dental School. Dr. Nikas is a board-certified periodontist and is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Oral Implantology.
Dr. Nikas has been placing implants since 1990 and has extensive training in all aspects of implant dentistry. He has placed single implants, multiple implants, and has extensive experience in full-mouth restoration many times referred to as All-On-Four®.
Dr. Nikas practiced in Pittsburgh for 18 years in his own specialty practice in addition to collaborating with other specialty groups. He moved to the Philadelphia area in 2006 and has been with Smilebuilderz almost since its inception.
In his free time, Dr. Nikas spends time with his wife, Georgia, and their two children, Alexandra and John Peter. He loves tasting new wines, traveling, and works out regularly.