Welcome to Lagos Dental Centre
About Us
Lagos Dental Centre was built on a simple belief: every patient in Olney and the surrounding communities deserves care that is unhurried, transparent, and clinically excellent. From comprehensive assessments to implant dentistry, the practice brings together evidence-based treatment and genuine warmth so you leave every visit feeling the difference. This is dentistry built around you.
Get to know
Dr. Innocent Nwanya, DDS
Dr. Innocent Nwanya grew up in the city of Lagos, Nigeria, where he first set his sights on medicine. It did not take long before he realized he wanted something different: a career with flexibility, creativity, and the ability to see the direct impact of his work on real people. Dentistry offered all of that. He transferred his studies, found his calling, and never looked back.
He earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Maiduguri with distinctions. During dental school, the surrounding community was affected by regional conflict that displaced thousands of families from their homes. Dr. Nwanya and his classmates stepped in, providing essential dental care to affected communities during one of the most formative chapters of his training. After graduation, he continued that commitment during his postgraduate internship, volunteering with the Nigerian Red Cross to offer aid to internally displaced people in Abuja. Those experiences deepened his understanding of what dentistry can mean to a person, and they shaped the kind of doctor he set out to become.
After several years of clinical practice in Nigeria, Dr. Nwanya made the move to the United States and enrolled at New York University College of Dentistry, where he earned his DDS and obtained his U.S. license in 2022. With a decade of experience across two countries and two degrees, he brings a depth of perspective that informs everything from how he greets a new patient to how he approaches a complex full-arch implant case.
His clinical focus is implant dentistry and comprehensive restorative care. He is a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and he has participated in advanced training at the Kois Center, one of the most respected continuing education programs in dentistry. He places and restores dental implants, handles single-tooth and full-arch cases, and takes a thorough, evidence-based approach to every treatment plan he develops.
What drives Dr. Nwanya is not just the clinical work but the real-time change it creates. Watching a patient rediscover their confidence after a smile transformation or regain the ability to eat comfortably after years of tooth loss is what keeps him grounded and focused. He started Lagos Dental Centre to practice dentistry on his own terms: with carefully chosen materials, a trusted team, and no shortcuts.
Outside the office, Dr. Nwanya is a family man who loves to travel, stays current on the latest tech, plays soccer, catches movies at the cinema, and admits to a healthy appreciation for video games. He is as approachable in person as he is precise in the operatory, and patients tend to notice both.
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Your first visit, made easy
Built around you, from the very beginning
Starting with a new dental practice can feel like a big step. At Lagos Dental Centre, we make it straightforward. Your first visit is designed to give Dr. Nwanya a complete picture of your oral health so he can build a care plan that actually fits your life, your goals, and your timeline. No rushing, no surprises.
Patient Experience
From the moment you arrive, you will notice the difference in pace. Dr. Nwanya takes a comprehensive approach to every new patient assessment, taking the time to understand not just what is happening in your mouth but what matters most to you. He will walk you through his findings clearly and answer every question before anything is recommended. The goal is for you to leave your first visit feeling informed, comfortable, and genuinely confident in the care ahead.
What To Bring
To help us get started on the right foot, please bring the following to your first appointment:
Comfort and technology working together for a better visit
Lagos Dental Centre was designed from the ground up to feel different from the moment you walk in. The amenities and technology inside the practice are not add-ons; they are central to how Dr. Nwanya delivers care that is both clinically precise and genuinely comfortable. Every detail, from the atmosphere to the equipment, was chosen with your experience in mind.
An environment designed to put you at ease
The space at Lagos Dental Centre was built to feel warm, calm, and distinctly unlike a traditional dental office. Deep slate navy, honey oak warmth, and brushed brass accents create an atmosphere that feels more like a destination than a waiting room. Every element of the design was chosen intentionally so that you feel settled before your appointment even begins.
Precision technology that supports better outcomes
Dr. Nwanya believes that the right technology leads to better diagnosis, more accurate treatment, and a smoother experience for patients. The tools at Lagos Dental Centre are selected because they genuinely improve the quality of care, not simply because they look impressive. What is in this office is here for a reason.
