Dr. Devorah Schwartz-Arad, DMD, PhD

Leading Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Israel

Position: Founder, Owner and Chief Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Hospital: Schwartz-Arad Surgical Center, Ramat HaHayal, Assuta Medical Centers,

Dr. Devorah Schwartz-Arad is in the Forbes list of the best Israeli doctors. She holds the position of Research Professor at the University of Granada (Spain) and Visiting Professor at UCAM (Murcia, Spain). In 2003 she founded the Schwartz-Arad Surgical Center — the first integrated private surgical center in Israel combining oral and maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, and ENT under one roof — which was relaunched and expanded to a new state-of-the-art facility in Ramat HaHayal, Tel Aviv, in 2018. She has published over 100 scientific papers and 5 book chapters in leading international journals and has authored 2 landmark textbooks published by Quintessence — among the world’s leading publishers of dental and surgical literature.

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Dental Implants

• Immediate dental implantation — implant placement immediately after tooth extraction
• Immediate loading — same-day functional and aesthetic restoration on implants
• Full-arch immediate implantation and rehabilitation (All-on-4, All-on-6, full-arch fixed reconstruction)
• Complex and failed implant cases — management of implant failures, complications, and redo procedures
• Single implants between natural teeth — long-term stability protocols

Bone Grafting & Ridge Preservation

• Alveolar ridge preservation after tooth extraction — socket preservation techniques
• Intraoral autogenous block onlay bone grafting — for extensive atrophic maxillary ridge reconstruction
• Advanced bone augmentation techniques — horizontal, vertical, and combined augmentation
• Sinus lift (maxillary sinus floor augmentation) — lateral and crestal approaches
• PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) and advanced biological agents for accelerated healing

Orthognathic Surgery  – Jaw Corrective Surgery

• Orthognathic surgery — surgical correction of jaw discrepancies
• 3D digital planning with patient-specific implants (PSI) and virtual surgical planning
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with orthodontists, plastic surgeons, and prosthodontists
• Management of congenital jaw anomalies — including cases with congenitally missing teeth

Oral and Maxillofacial Oncological Surgery

• Cysts of the jaws — enucleation, marsupialisation, and reconstruction
• Benign tumors of the jaws and oral cavity — surgical excision
• Pre-implant oncological assessment and surgical clearance

Complex Surgical Procedures

• Impacted wisdom teeth extraction — including deeply impacted, nerve-adjacent, and complex cases
• Salivary gland surgery — submandibular gland, parotid gland
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders — minimally invasive arthroscopy
• Trauma and facial injury surgery
• Surgical referrals for failed and complicated cases from other providers

Facial Aesthetics Integrated with Plastic Surgery

• Smile design — aesthetic zone surgery integrating dental and surgical aesthetics
• Holistic facial treatment plans combining OMS, plastic surgery, and ENT
• Peri-oral and lower-face aesthetic surgery in collaboration with the plastic surgery team

Education of Dr. Schwartz-Arad

Dental Degree

• DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) — Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University — Hadassah Ein Kerem, Jerusalem, Israel

Specialty Training

• Specialty in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery  — Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University — Hadassah Ein Kerem, Jerusalem, Israel
  • Training within the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hadassah Medical Center

Doctoral Degree (PhD)

• PhD in Cancer Research, Anatomy and Embryology — Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University — Hadassah Ein Kerem, Jerusalem, Israel — Awarded 1991

Professional Experience of Maxillofacial Surgeon Devorah Schwartz-Arad

• Post-specialty: Senior Surgeon and Researcher — Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• Academic career: Senior Lecturer and Department Coordinator — Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University (until 2008)
  • Taught oral and maxillofacial surgery to dental students and postgraduate residents
  • Supervised postgraduate OMS trainees and research students
  • Certified examiner on the Scientific Council for specialty board examinations in OMS
• 2003: Founded the Schwartz-Arad Surgical Center — first private OMS-centered surgical center of its kind in Israel
  • Combined oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthodontics, and specialist dental care
• 2008: Departed from Tel Aviv University academic faculty — transitioned fully to private practice, research, and international teaching
• 2016 – present: Research Professor — Pharmacological Research in Dentistry Group, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Granada (Universidad de Granada), Spain
• 2016 – present: Visiting Professor — UCAM, Universidad Católica de Murcia, Murcia, Spain
• 2018: Launched expanded Schwartz-Arad Surgical Center — Ramat HaHayal, Tel Aviv
  • First integrated surgical center in Israel combining OMS, plastic surgery, and ENT under one roof
  • Includes a licensed surgical operating suite (approved by the Israeli Ministry of Health for plastic surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and dermatology) and a fully equipped dental surgical wing approved for procedures under general anesthesia
  • Multidisciplinary A-team: OMS surgeons, plastic surgeons, ENT, dermatology, and specialist dentists
• Ongoing: Founder and Director — Schwartz-Arad Masterclass (schwartz-aradmasterclass.com) — international continuing education platform for OMS professionals
• Ongoing: Founder and President — “Conflict and Dialogue” Study Club — continuing dental and surgical education forum
• Ongoing: Chief Surgeon — Schwartz-Arad Surgical Center, Tel Aviv; also operates at Assuta Medical Centers 

Books Published

1. “Ridge Preservation & Immediate Implantation” — Quintessence Publishing, 2012.
   • Covers: immediate implant placement, socket preservation, bone augmentation, soft tissue management, immediate loading, smoking and implantation, psychological aspects, complications, and complex cases
   • International contributors: leading OMS and implantology experts from Europe, USA, Israel, Brazil
   • Published by Quintessence — one of the world’s most prestigious dental and surgical publishers
2. “Esthetics in Dentistry” — Quintessence Publishing.
   • Covers: aesthetic dentistry, smile design, the interface between surgery and dental aesthetics
   • Inspired by the vision of integrating surgical precision with aesthetic outcomes

Selected Research & Publications of Dr. Schwartz-Arad

Author of over 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers in international journals and 5 book chapters. Presented at over 100 international scientific meetings.

Selected PubMed-Indexed Publications

1. Schwartz-Arad D, Levin L. “Intraoral autogenous block onlay bone grafting for extensive reconstruction of atrophic maxillary alveolar ridges.” Journal of Periodontology. Dept. OMS, Tel Aviv University
2. Schwartz-Arad D, Laviv A, Levin L. “Failure causes, timing, and cluster behavior: an 8-year study of dental implants.” Implant Dentistry.
3. Levin L, Hertzberg R, Har-Nes S, Schwartz-Arad D. “Long-term marginal bone loss around single dental implants affected by current and past smoking habits.” Implant Dentistry.Tel Aviv University
4. Schwartz-Arad D et al. “Immediate versus non-immediate implantation for full-arch fixed reconstruction following extraction of all residual teeth: a retrospective comparative study.”
5. Schwartz-Arad D et al. “Onlay bone graft augmentation for the treatment of maxillary atrophy: implants long-term follow-up

Also Dr. Schwartz-Arad has multiple additional publications on ridge preservation, implant complications, smoking and implants, bone augmentation

Main Research Areas

• Immediate dental implantation — surgical protocols, outcomes, and long-term follow-up
• Alveolar ridge preservation and bone augmentation for implant-supported rehabilitation
• Influence of smoking on dental implant success and marginal bone loss
• Failure causes, timing, and cluster behavior of dental implants
• Effect of anxiety and stress on wound healing after oral surgery
• Full-arch immediate implantation and loading protocols
• Intraoral autogenous block bone grafting for severe maxillary atrophy
• Psychological and quality-of-life aspects of implant surgery

Professional Memberships

• European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry EAED — Active Member
• American Academy of Oral Surgery — Member (confirmed: speaker/profile on oralsurg.org)
• Israeli Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — Member
• Israeli Scientific Council for Specialty Examinations in OMS — Certified Examiner

Languages

• Hebrew
• English

Notable Clinical & Academic Milestones of Maxillofacial Surgeon Devorah Schwartz-Arad

• In 2003, founded the Schwartz-Arad Surgical Center — the first private surgical day-care center in Israel combining oral and maxillofacial surgery with specialist dental care, later expanded to include plastic surgery and ENT.
• In 2018, opened an expanded state-of-the-art Schwartz-Arad Surgical Center in Ramat HaHayal, Tel Aviv — the first of its kind in Israel — featuring licensed operating theatres approved by the Israeli Ministry of Health, a dedicated dental surgical wing for procedures under general anesthesia, and a multidisciplinary team across all facial and maxillofacial disciplines.
• Authored the textbook “Ridge Preservation & Immediate Implantation” (Quintessence, 2012) — now a standard reference work in implantology and OMS worldwide.
• Authored “Esthetics in Dentistry” (Quintessence) — integrating surgical and aesthetic considerations for a comprehensive approach to the smile zone.
• In an era when women surgeons in OMS were extremely rare in Israel, built an internationally recognized career in clinical surgery, research, and education — described in a 2024 Haaretz interview as a pioneer who “broke the glass ceiling” in her field.
• Established the Schwartz-Arad Masterclass — an international platform for teaching advanced OMS surgical techniques to practitioners worldwide, combining hands-on training with evidence-based content.
• Holder of patents registered in her name in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery and implantology

For patients seeking advanced oral and maxillofacial surgical treatment in Israel, Dr. Devorah Schwartz-Arad, DMD, PhD provides expert consultation and individualized treatment planning for complex dental, jaw, facial, and implant-related conditions. Her expertise includes dental implants, immediate implantation, bone grafting and bone augmentation for implant purposes, sinus lift procedures, tooth extractions, temporomandibular joint disorders, orthognathic surgery, and oral and maxillofacial reconstructive procedures. Experience of Dr. Schwartz-Arad allows surgical planning, advanced implantology, multidisciplinary care, and treatment under sedation or general anesthesia, with particular expertise in restoring oral function, facial harmony, and long-term esthetic outcomes.