“Our patients are family — some of them literally three generations of one.”
Meet the dentist
Dr. Zak Polonus, DDS MS
A steady hand, a familiar face.
General dentist and implantologist · Corona del Mar, CA 92625
Dr. Zak Polonus, DDS MS, is trained in general and implant dentistry. He graduated from the USC School of Dentistry and completed his residency at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He's a Trojan through and through, having done his undergraduate, master's, and dental school there. He's also an accomplished implantologist, restoring function at the highest level, whether it's a single implant or a full-mouth all-on-X reconstruction. His philosophy treats oral health as inseparable from overall health, taking a holistic approach that improves both function and aesthetics at the same time.
He took over this practice, which has been in Corona del Mar for over 25 years, and kept the thing patients mention most: it still feels like a neighborhood office, not a franchise. We believe care should be personal and comfortable.
A Chicago native, Dr. Polonus now lives in Corona del Mar with his wife, Melody, whom he met during his undergraduate years at USC, and their daughter, Harper. In his free time he loves to fish, hike, and host friends over for a BBQ.
Education & training
A Trojan through and through.
University of Southern California
Undergraduate and master’s degrees
USC School of Dentistry
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Residency
How he practices
Care that holds together.
One doctor, start to finish
When care calls for implants or surgery, you don’t need to go anywhere else. Dr. Polonus takes you from plan through placement to final restoration, with the same team at every visit.
Function first, then aesthetics
Whether it’s a single implant or a full-mouth all-on-X reconstruction, he restores the bite you need with the look you want, as one plan rather than a series of fixes.
The whole-body view
He treats the mouth as connected to everything else — oral health as a marker of, and contributor to, your overall health.
Time to talk
Appointments leave room to talk through your options. You leave knowing what was done, what comes next, and why.
Care Dr. Polonus provides: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Full Mouth Reconstruction, Surgical Procedures, Anti-Aging Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry.
Questions we get
About Dr. Polonus.
Where did Dr. Polonus train?
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Dr. Polonus completed his undergraduate, master’s, and dental degrees at the University of Southern California, graduating from the USC School of Dentistry, and completed his residency at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Does Dr. Polonus place dental implants himself?
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Yes. Implants and full-mouth reconstruction are the heart of his surgical practice. He plans, places, and restores implants in our office, so you see the same doctor from the first consultation to the final crown.
Is Dr. Polonus accepting new patients?
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Yes, we are welcoming new patients. Book online or call the front desk at (949) 675-3131.
Ready when you are
Meet Dr. Polonus in person.
Your first visit includes an unrushed conversation with Dr. Polonus about anything you want addressed — cosmetic, restorative, or just routine.
- New patients welcome
- Most major PPO plans accepted
- Takes about a minute
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