He was a nominee for the Regent's Scholarship and was awarded the Hortense Fishbaugh fellowship and the California State Fellowship. He was also among the top 5 percent of graduating students to receive the NIH's Dentist-Scientist Fellowship. Dr. Afar continued his studies in periodontics and implant dentistry at the University of Washington, Seattle. Today, Dr. Afar, North Hollywood TMJ treatment expert, is a member of the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association and is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Visit http://www.nohodentalgroup.com to learn more.