Dr. Balabanian  has enhanced his 28 years' experience with conferences, workshops and specialized training throughout the U.S. and Europe. In July 2004, Dr. Balabanian received the prestigious Fellowship award of the Academy of General Dentistry. Fellows of the AGD follow a lifelong pursuit of education to provide the highest quality of dental care to their patients. The award symbolizes the professional responsibility of general dentists to remain currant in their profession. As of November 2006, Dr. Balabanian started his studies in the “Pathway to Clinical Excellence” program. This is a four year program for Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry

At this time there are only 82 practicing dentists in California who are Masters in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Balabanian is very excited about participating in this program, because of his deep commitment to providing "Clinical Excellence" for his patients by giving them the best dental care possible.

Dr. Balabanian is active in several dental professional organizations - Academy of General Dentistry, ADA, CA Dental Assn. and Santa Clara Valley Dental Society. He's a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
The doctor's philosophy rests on a sincere commitment and individual attention to his patients. His goal is to help them achieve and maintain the highest standard possible in oral health.  His ability to render comprehensive care, while being especially sensitive to the needs of phobic patients, sets him apart from his colleagues. The doctor believes in patient education and preventive dentistry. It is this philosophy, coupled with his enjoyment of dentistry, which brings him a steady flow of referrals from satisfied patients.