With an additional three years of specialized training beyond dental school, Prosthodontists treat complex or atypical dental and facial problems, including defective jaw structures and missing teeth. We specialize in Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneers, Crowns and Bridges, Cosmetic Dentistry, Complete or Partial Dentures, and Complex Oral Rehabilitation.
Afsaneh Andrea Rad D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc.
Dr. Rad is an experienced Ivy-League educated Prosthodontist with a demonstrated history of working in the health industry. She has been serving patients for over 20 years and is specialized in advanced reconstructive dental esthetics with a full spectrum of cosmetic and complex implant reconstructive treatments, and treatment of temporomandibular disorders.
She is also skilled in clinical and basic science research, medical and dental education, and she was published in multiple publications during her time at UCLA, Harvard, and MIT. She received a Master of Medical Sciences focused in Oral Biology from Harvard University. During her time at Harvard, she conducted research at Harvard-MIT Biotechnology and bioengineering lab focused on Bone Regeneration and Bioengineering. Her research received the student research award at Harvard University.
Dr. Rad truly believes that a healthy beautiful smile enhances self-confidence and quality of life and she strives to provide the highest quality of care to help people to improve the quality of their lives.
She moved to the amazing city of Austin after completing her education at Harvard. When not serving patients, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, outdoor activities with Romeo, her golden doodle, walking, hiking in beautiful Austin. Her other passions are traveling, photography and cooking.
Afsaneh Andrea Rad D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc.
Romeo, our 2.5-year-old golden doodle, is the heart and soul of our dental office. Acting like a therapy dog, Romeo’s presence brings joy, comfort, and a bit of fun to both patients and staff.
Romeo greets our staff every morning with wagging enthusiasm, setting a cheerful tone for the day. His friendly nature extends to our patients as well, and he gets especially excited to meet new faces. Romeo is secured in the front office when patients arrive, ensuring everyone is comfortable, but he’s always ready to make a special appearance when requested or if he has a pre-existing bond with a patient.
When patients are in the dental chair, Romeo is their loyal companion. He offers comfort and a calming presence until the procedure begins. Understanding the importance of a focused environment, Romeo leaves the room once the procedure starts and returns promptly to celebrate its completion.
Romeo loves playing with his favorite toy, lamb chop, which matches his cream-colored fur. His playful energy is infectious, and he never fails to bring a smile to everyone’s face.
Exuding love and warmth, Romeo has been a part of our team since he was just 10 weeks old. His nurturing nature makes him an invaluable part of our practice, providing emotional support and light-hearted moments throughout the day.
Whether you’re a regular visitor or here for the first time, Romeo is always eager to offer his support and companionship. He’s here to help you feel at ease and make your visit as pleasant as possible. If you prefer not to have Romeo around, rest assured he won't be coming by. However, if you’d love his company, he’s available to help on demand. Come meet Romeo and experience the unique comfort and joy he brings to our dental office!
Richard J. Hlista D.M.D., M.Sc. F.A.C.P
It has been my privilege to serve patients in this wonderful community over the last fifty years. After much deliberation, I have decided it is time for me to hand over the reins and transition gradually from serving patients. I would like to thank you for the privilege of working with you and your families over the years. This honor has been deeply rewarding for me.
I am pleased to announce that I have found a Harvard-trained clinician in Dr. Afsaneh Rad to lead the Smile Boutique Implant Center into the future. I have complete confidence that Dr. Rad will continue to provide the exceptional treatment you’ve come to expect. I’ll be assisting Dr. Rad and our wonderful staff during this transition.
Rest assured you are in exceptionally gifted and caring hands. Dr. Rad will provide you with the same philosophy of excellent care that you deserve. She graduated from the prestigious Harvard Prosthodontic post-graduate program. She holds multiple graduate degrees in addition to her dental degree, including a Master of Medical Sciences degree in oral biology from Harvard University, which included research focused on Bioengineering in bone regeneration at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In addition to her years of private practice, Dr. Rad worked as a dental research fellow at the Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology at UCLA. She has been practicing in Austin since 2017 and loves hiking, biking, photography, cooking, and traveling.
Sincerely,
Dr. Richard Hlista, D.M.D., M.S., F.A.C.P.