Palo Verde Periodontics

"Providing innovative, compassionate care in a peaceful setting."

Professional Credentials

Certification: Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, M.S.
Faculty/Staff Position(s): Carrington College : Dental Hygiene Program - adjunct faculty; Rio Salado College: Dental Assisting program - adjunct faculty
Awards & Honors: 1st place, Balint Orban Memorial Research Award,American Academy of Periodontology -2003, 1st place, Best Oral Abstract Presentation-Academy of Osseointegration -'03, 1st place John F. Prichard Prize for Graduate Research -'03, 1st place Arthur R. Freschette Competition-Intl Acad Dntl Rsrch '02
Memberships: ADA, AAP, Arizona Dental Association, Central Arizona Dental Association, Western Society of Periodontology.
Periodontal Training: U.S. Air Force Periodontics & University of Texas School of BioMedical Sciences
Dental School: UMDNJ- New Jersey Dental School

Type of Practice: Solo
Established: 2007
Office Hours: Tues, Wed, Fri 8am-5pm Thurs 2-6 pm Early/Late requests by appointment.
Treatment Options:
Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery
Guided Tissue Regeneration
Dental Implants
Laser Surgery
Maintenance Therapy
Occlusal Therapy
Osseous Surgery
Sedation
Oral medicine related to osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer screening, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases
Patient Services Provided:
Initial visit: Understanding patient goals, comprehensive examination (charting, x-rays,etc), set treatment goals and treatment planning options.
Treatment plan/estimate
Information by phone
Second opinion
Emergency care as needed for patients