Title: Clinical Director and Implant Surgeon
Company: Seren Advanced Dentistry
Location: Oxnard, California, United States
Ette Ntekim, DDS, Clinical Director and Implant Surgeon at Seren Advanced Dentistry, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Doctors for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Implant Dentistry.
Leveraging a distinguished career spanning more than two decades, Dr. Ntekim is celebrated for his expertise in implant dentistry and comprehensive patient care. Since 2025, he has led Seren Advanced Dentistry in Oxnard, California, as the clinical director and implant surgeon. In this capacity, Dr. Ntekim personally diagnoses and plans treatment for every dental case, providing services to patients across all age groups. He performs a wide range of general dental procedures and refers only the most specialized cases, such as pediatric orthodontics and complex root canal retreatments, to external specialists. Additionally, he accepts referrals from professional colleagues for complex implant-related therapies.
Dr. Ntekim’s approach is rooted in a commitment to excellence and patient-centered care, with a focus on restoring trust in the dental profession by ensuring that treatment plans are guided by patients’ best interests. He distinguishes himself through broad expertise across multiple dental disciplines, including endodontics, oral surgery and implants, children’s dental health and periodontics, while choosing to remain a general practitioner rather than specializing exclusively in one area. This versatility allows Dr. Ntekim to deliver high-quality care across all facets of dentistry, often surprising patients who expect specialist referrals for complex procedures.
Before his current role in the U.S., Dr. Ntekim served as a clinical director and implant surgeon at Longford Road Dental Practice on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales from 2011 to 2025. There, he established a reputation for high standards in clinical practice and operational management. From 2012 to 2020, Dr. Ntekim also dedicated himself to mentoring newly qualified dental graduates as a dental foundation trainer, a role analogous to postdoctoral clinical placements in the U.S., helping launch the careers of numerous practitioners who continue to seek his guidance.
Dr. Ntekim began his professional journey as a dental associate at GJ Nichols & Partners Dental Surgeons in Pudsey, Leeds, England, in 2006. During these five years, he garnered experience that would provide him with foundational skills in general dentistry and patient care to excel within a busy practice environment.
Playing a pivotal role in shaping his career trajectory. Dr. Ntekim received a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Lagos in Nigeria in 2002, followed by membership diplomas from The Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2009, a diploma in restorative dentistry with advanced implant prosthodontics, also from The Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2011, a master’s degree in clinical restorative dentistry from the Leeds Dental Institute at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in 2014, and a diploma in clinical implant dentistry from Newcastle University in England in 2016. From there, Dr. Ntekim completed the International Dentist Program designed for internationally trained professionals seeking licensure in the U.S. before ultimately earning a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Herman Ostrow school of dentistry at the University of Southern California (USC) in 2024.
Throughout his career, Dr. Ntekim has maintained active membership in leading professional organizations, such as the British Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the International Team for Implantology, the Association of Dental Implantology, and the college of general dentistry and faculty of general dental practice at The Royal College of Surgeons of England. These affiliations reflect his ongoing commitment to professional development and staying abreast of advancements within the field.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Ntekim has contributed significantly to civic-minded initiatives throughout his career. While studying at USC, he volunteered extensively with the mobile dental program delivering oral healthcare services to underserved communities across Northern and Southern California. Dr. Ntekim also provided free clinical services at the USC Dental Clinic at Union Rescue Mission in downtown Los Angeles, California, for individuals experiencing homelessness.
A lifelong learner driven by personal discipline and an unwavering focus on continuous improvement, Dr. Ntekim attributes his success to both family influence, as his father was a physician and pathologist, and early exposure to medicine through his uncle’s dental practice. His curiosity has propelled him to seek out new knowledge at every stage of his education and career by learning from mentors across generations.
Dr. Ntekim’s achievements have been recognized through several honors, including a regional award in oral pathology for Southern California upon graduation from USC in 2024, accompanied by an official commemorative plaque and cash prize. His private clinic in Wales also received multi-year recognition under the British Dental Association Good Practice Scheme along with repeated Investors in People awards.
Despite maintaining a demanding schedule that includes working six days per week to accommodate patients’ needs, Dr. Ntekim prioritizes time with his wife and their daughter whenever possible. Looking ahead, he intends to improve access to dental care within the local Oxnard community while expanding mentorship opportunities for younger dentists interested in implant dentistry and advanced clinical therapies. Drawing on previous successes as an educator and mentor, Dr. Ntekim also plans to establish support systems through webinars and educational courses aimed at sharing knowledge before eventually concluding his clinical career.
For those considering entering dentistry or healthcare more broadly, Dr. Ntekim highlights its rewarding nature. His enduring legacy is defined by dedication to patient trust, pursuit of excellence across all aspects of dentistry, and commitment to advancing both individual practitioners’ careers and broader community health outcomes.
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