Michael Ha, DMD, MSD - California

Dr. Michael Ha was born and raised in Rosemead, California. He attended the University of California Berkeley for his undergraduate education, graduating with departmental honors in Biology. Next, he received his dental training at Oregon Health & Science University, graduating with great honors. Having a particular interest in helping patients keep and rebuild their natural smiles, Dr. Michael Ha continued his training through a residency in periodontics, laser, and implant dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. There, he served as chief resident, completed a Master of Science in Dentistry, and obtained a specialty certificate in Periodontics. This advanced training covered all aspects of the treatment of periodontal disease, soft tissue, bone grafting, implant placement, and oral and IV sedation. He then achieved diplomatic status in the American Board of Periodontology.

While at VCU, his research earned an award in the Southern Academy of Periodontology Billy M. Pennel Research Competition. He was selected to present his research at the American Academy of Periodontology meeting & Academy of Osseointegration. Dr. Michael Ha regularly attends continuing education courses and lectures to refine his skills and educate himself to provide his patients with the highest level of care. He is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, the American Dental Association, the Santa Clara County Dental Society, the California Society of Periodontists, the Academy of Osseointegration, and the American Dental Society of Anesthesia.

In his free time, Dr. Michael Ha loves to travel and hike. His goal is to hike a mountain in every country he visits, with his most recent hike in the snow-capped Patagonian mountains of Argentina. He has volunteered for several dental missions in Guatemala, the Philippines, Oregon, and Virginia.