Meet The Doctor
Dr. Hana Rugova
DDS, MSc, PhDDr. Rugova is a highly accomplished dentist with a passion for advanced dental care and innovation. In addition to earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree, she holds a Master’s in Biomedical Science, for which she was awarded a prestigious New York State Stem Cell Research Grant. She has completed her PhD in Implant Dentistry in 2025, supported by an NIH research grant.
With extensive experience in implant dentistry, Dr. Rugova has placed thousands of dental implants, helping patients restore their smiles and confidence. She is also a published researcher, with multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals such as Bioengineering, and holds several patents for surgical implant instruments. If you’ve ever considered dental implants or want to explore your options, she would be happy to discuss the best solutions for you.
Since moving to Colorado, Dr. Rugova and her dog, Cappuccino, have fully embraced the outdoors—learning to ski, bike, and even dabble in furniture building. On weekends, you might find them at Cherry Creek State Park’s dog run, and during office hours, Cappuccino enjoys visiting patients at the practice. Dr. Rugova is deeply committed to providing exceptional dental care, ensuring every patient feels confident in their smile.
Published Research in Dental Implant Surgery:
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Dental Implant Research: Improving Implant Treatment Through Innovative Surgical Techniques
Abboud M, Delgado-Ruiz RA, Kucine A, Rugova S, Balanta J, Calvo-Guirado JL. Multistepped Drill Design for Single-Stage Implant Site Preparation: Experimental Study in Type 2 Bone. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res. 2015 Oct;17 Suppl 2:e472-85. doi: 10.1111/cid.12273. Epub 2014 Sep 29. PMID: 25263993.
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Dental Implant Expertise: How Implant Design and Bone Preparation Influence Stability
Abboud M, Rugova S, Orentlicher G. Immediate Loading: Are Implant Surface and Thread Design More Important Than Osteotomy Preparation? Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2020 Jul/Aug;41(7):384-386. PMID: 32687383.
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Dental Implant Research: How Surgical Drilling Affects Bone Health
Rugova S, Abboud M. Standardized Testing for Thermal Evaluation of Bone Drilling: Towards Predictive Assessment of Thermal Trauma. Bioengineering (Basel). 2024 Jun 24;11(7):642. doi: 10.3390/bioengineering11070642. PMID: 39061724; PMCID: PMC11274048.
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Protecting Bone During Dental Implant Surgery: Research on Surgical Precision and Heat Control
Rugova S, Abboud M. Thermal Evaluation of Bone Drilling: Assessing Drill Bits and Sequential Drilling. Bioengineering (Basel). 2024 Sep 16;11(9):928. doi: 10.3390/bioengineering11090928. PMID: 39329670; PMCID: PMC11444131.
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Innovative Dental Implant Surgery: Research on Surgical Techniques and Bone Protection
Rugova S, Abboud M. Thermal Evaluation of Bone Drilling with a One-Drill Protocol. Bioengineering (Basel). 2024 Oct 14;11(10):1022. doi: 10.3390/bioengineering11101022. PMID: 39451398; PMCID: PMC11503996.
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Dental Implant Research: Comparing Surgical Techniques to Support Bone Healing and Implant Success
Rugova S, Abboud M. Comparison of One-Drill Protocol to Sequential Drilling In Vitro and In Vivo. Bioengineering (Basel). 2025 Jan 9;12(1):51. doi: 10.3390/bioengineering12010051. PMID: 39851324; PMCID: PMC11762762.
Dental Implant Innovation & Patents
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Surgical Instrument Innovation for More Precise Dental Implant Preparation
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Innovative Surgical Technology for Advanced Dental Implant Surgery
