Meet Dr. Sihana Rugova

SIHANA RUGOVA, DDS

Dr. 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 is currently on track to complete 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.

Publications and Patents

1. Abboud M, Calvo Guirado J, Kucine A, Rugova SH, Delgado-Ruiz R. Multi-Stepped Drill Design forTowards Predictive Assessment of Thermal Trauma. Bioengineering (Basel), 2024. 11(7).
2. Rugova, S. and M. Abboud, Thermal Evaluation of Bone Drilling: Assessing Drill Bits and Sequential Drilling Bioengineering (Basel), 2024. 11(7).
3. Rugova, S. and M. Abboud. Infrared Video of Bone Drilling - Supplementary material for article "Thermal Evaluation of Bone Drilling: Assessing Drill Bits and Sequential Drilling". 2024; Available from: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13761533.
4. Rugova, S. and M. Abboud, Thermal Evaluation of Bone Drilling with a One-Drill Protocol. Bioengineering (Basel), 2024. 11(10).
5. Abboud, M., S. Rugova, and G. Orentlicher, Immediate Loading: Are Implant Surface and Thread Design More Important Than Osteotomy Preparation? Compend Contin Educ Dent, 2020. 41(7): p. 384-386.
6. Abboud, M., et al., Multistepped Drill Design for Single-Stage Implant Site Preparation: Experimental Study in Type 2 Bone. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res, 2015. 17 Suppl 2: p. e472-85.
7. Rugova, S., Implant Bed Preparation Testing, in Oral Biology and Pathology. 2015, Stony Brook University. p. 56.
8. Multi-diameter drill bit. Patent 10413383.
9. Drill bit having roughness areas. Patent 18/932,245.