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Quality Dental Care is a leading dental practice that services the community of Hudson Valley from its two offices conveniently located in Hopewell Junction and Pawling, New York.

Quality Dental Care prides itself on the skills, expertise, and compassion of its team. The doctors are all highly skilled and well-trained, and everybody at the practice — including the general dentists, orthodontists, periodontists, oral surgeons, dental assistants and hygienists, and reception staff — all believe in treating patients with care that’s comprehensive and courteous.

In its mission to make happier and healthier smiles, Quality Dental Care offers a full range of dental services. The team of dental experts is experienced in all areas of cosmetic and general dentistry, including crown and bridge work, dental implants, root canals, oral surgery, and oral hygiene. They also treat patients of all age groups.

Quality Dental Care strives to provide dental treatments that aren’t only exceptional, but affordable as well, so that patients can make the right health care decisions, regardless of the cost. The practice works with every insurance company and helps their patients to determine their plan coverage and submit insurance claims. They also offer aid in financing treatment plans and accept CareCredit® so that their patients can smile now and pay later.

At Quality Dental Care, the patient is the priority. The stress-free office accommodates busy schedules by staying open late for appointments during the week, and the reception staff ensures that patients remember their appointments by calling with reminders.

For a happier and healthier smile, you need Quality Dental Care.

Quality Dental Care is a leading dental practice that services the community of Hudson Valley from its two offices conveniently located in Hopewell Junction and Pawling, New York.

Quality Dental Care prides itself on the skills, expertise, and compassion of its team. The doctors are all highly skilled and well-trained, and everybody at the practice — including the general dentists, orthodontists, periodontists, oral surgeons, dental assistants and hygienists, and reception staff — all believe in treating patients with care that’s comprehensive and courteous.

In its mission to make happier and healthier smiles, Quality Dental Care offers a full range of dental services. The team of dental experts is experienced in all areas of cosmetic and general dentistry, including crown and bridge work, dental implants, root canals, oral surgery, and oral hygiene. They also treat patients of all age groups.

Quality Dental Care strives to provide dental treatments that aren’t only exceptional, but affordable as well, so that patients can make the right health care decisions, regardless of the cost. The practice works with every insurance company and helps their patients to determine their plan coverage and submit insurance claims. They also offer aid in financing treatment plans and accept CareCredit® so that their patients can smile now and pay later.

At Quality Dental Care, the patient is the priority. The stress-free office accommodates busy schedules by staying open late for appointments during the week, and the reception staff ensures that patients remember their appointments by calling with reminders.

For a happier and healthier smile, you need Quality Dental Care.

Dr. Deborah Termeie obtained her Bachelor of Science and dental doctorate degrees from UCLA with high honors. 

Dr. Termeie completed an additional three-year training in the specialty of Periodontics and Implant Surgery at UCLA where she was trained by world-renowned clinicians in a myriad of applications in periodontics and implant procedures. She has conducted advanced research on bone grafting and dental implants.

Dr. Termeie is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. She is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology.

In addition to a busy private practice, she currently serves as Clinical Instructor at UCLA. Dr. Termeie has published several articles in professional journals, and she is the author of the best selling textbook, Periodontal Review.

Highly devoted to staying at the forefront of her field, Dr. Termeie is continually investing in her own education in order to provide patients with proven and successful results. She also takes the time to ensure every patient understands their treatment options fully, and that their choices are respected at every step of the process.

She is available by appointment only at Blue Pearl Dentistry

Education 

Dr. Laura Smith is a graduate of Universidad Latina de Costa Rica where she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) in 2009. In 2013, she was accepted into a 1-year fellowship at Louisiana State University where she received training restoring single and multiple dental implants with the newest techniques.  In 2014, she accepted a position in Louisiana State University’s Post-Graduate Periodontal program, which she completed in 2017. 

Professional

After obtaining her D.D.S., she practiced general dentistry for 3 years in a private practice in San Jose, Costa Rica. Since completing her 4-year postgraduate education, she has been serving the community of south Louisiana as a periodontal dental specialist.  Besides receiving training in periodontal disease and conditions, she also trained extensively in all aspects of implants, including aesthetic implant surgery, bone grafting, sinus elevation, microsurgery, aesthetic gum grafting, and full mouth implant rehabilitation. Dr. Smith is a compassionate and highly-skilled specialist who treats each patient as if he or she were a member of her own family. 

Personal

Dr. Smith lives in New Orleans with her husband and her three wonderful children. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, biking around the city, and exploring new places and restaurants. 

Dr. Smith's professional associations and licenses

Active member American Academy of Periodontics

Board Certified Periodontal and Dental Specialist 

Certified IV sedation provider

Certified Non-IV oral sedation

Nitrous oxide provider

Certified ACLS AND CPR

Caesar Sweidan, DDS, is a board-certified periodontist at St. Tammany Periodontics & Implants, serving patients in Slidell and Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Sweidan graduated from the Bishop’s School of Amman as the valedictorian. During his years in school, he received an annual Academic Excellence scholarship and numerous awards, was involved in community service, and was a class representative for many years.

After graduating from high school, he received four academic scholarships to complete his dental school education. He maintained an excellent academic record and graduated with honors in the top three of his class.

Following graduation, he completed a general practice residency at the University of Jordan Hospital. He then completed two years of advanced education in general dentistry at the University of Connecticut Health Center, where he was elected Chief Resident in his second year. He then enrolled at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, where he completed his three years of specialty training as a periodontist. Dr. Sweidan is proud to have completed three residencies after receiving his dental degree. This adds up to six years of postgraduate education, which enables him to provide quality dental care to his patients. 

Seeking exceptionalism, Dr. Sweidan underwent further testing and became board certified by the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Sweidan believes that continuing education is of utmost importance for any clinician. He has been published on an innovative surgical technique in the Clinical Advances in Periodontology Journal, the clinical publication of the American Association of Periodontists.

Dr. Sweidan is an active member of the local chapter of the American Dental Association. He served as the president of the Northlake Dental Association in 2015, was named the Best New Dentist by the Louisiana Dental Association in 2016, and has been on the Top Dentist list since 2012.

Dr. Sweidan serves on the Spear Education Advisory Board and leads a continuing education study club to help provide higher quality dental care to Louisiana residents.

Dr. Sweidan is married to Dr. Britney Beard from Baton Rouge. They live in Mandeville with their four children – Summer, Ellen, Michael, and Grace. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer, and outdoor activities.

Education 

Dr. Laura Smith is a graduate of Universidad Latina de Costa Rica where she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) in 2009. In 2013, she was accepted into a 1-year fellowship at Louisiana State University where she received training restoring single and multiple dental implants with the newest techniques.  In 2014, she accepted a position in Louisiana State University’s Post-Graduate Periodontal program, which she completed in 2017. 

Professional

After obtaining her D.D.S., she practiced general dentistry for 3 years in a private practice in San Jose, Costa Rica. Since completing her 4-year postgraduate education, she has been serving the community of south Louisiana as a periodontal dental specialist.  Besides receiving training in periodontal disease and conditions, she also trained extensively in all aspects of implants, including aesthetic implant surgery, bone grafting, sinus elevation, microsurgery, aesthetic gum grafting, and full mouth implant rehabilitation. Dr. Smith is a compassionate and highly-skilled specialist who treats each patient as if he or she were a member of her own family. 

Personal

Dr. Smith lives in New Orleans with her husband and her three wonderful children. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, biking around the city, and exploring new places and restaurants. 

Dr. Smith's professional associations and licenses

Active member American Academy of Periodontics

Board Certified Periodontal and Dental Specialist 

Certified IV sedation provider

Certified Non-IV oral sedation

Nitrous oxide provider

Certified ACLS AND CPR

Caesar Sweidan, DDS, is a board-certified periodontist at St. Tammany Periodontics & Implants, serving patients in Slidell and Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Sweidan graduated from the Bishop’s School of Amman as the valedictorian. During his years in school, he received an annual Academic Excellence scholarship and numerous awards, was involved in community service, and was a class representative for many years.

After graduating from high school, he received four academic scholarships to complete his dental school education. He maintained an excellent academic record and graduated with honors in the top three of his class.

Following graduation, he completed a general practice residency at the University of Jordan Hospital. He then completed two years of advanced education in general dentistry at the University of Connecticut Health Center, where he was elected Chief Resident in his second year. He then enrolled at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, where he completed his three years of specialty training as a periodontist. Dr. Sweidan is proud to have completed three residencies after receiving his dental degree. This adds up to six years of postgraduate education, which enables him to provide quality dental care to his patients. 

Seeking exceptionalism, Dr. Sweidan underwent further testing and became board certified by the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Sweidan believes that continuing education is of utmost importance for any clinician. He has been published on an innovative surgical technique in the Clinical Advances in Periodontology Journal, the clinical publication of the American Association of Periodontists.

Dr. Sweidan is an active member of the local chapter of the American Dental Association. He served as the president of the Northlake Dental Association in 2015, was named the Best New Dentist by the Louisiana Dental Association in 2016, and has been on the Top Dentist list since 2012.

Dr. Sweidan serves on the Spear Education Advisory Board and leads a continuing education study club to help provide higher quality dental care to Louisiana residents.

Dr. Sweidan is married to Dr. Britney Beard from Baton Rouge. They live in Mandeville with their four children – Summer, Ellen, Michael, and Grace. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer, and outdoor activities.

Siamak Madani, DDS, is a member of the skilled dental team at Los Gatos Dental Specialists in Los Gatos, California, where he provides his patients with the highest level of care. 

Dr. Madani specializes in periodontics and dental implants. He completed both his dental school training and specialty program at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Upon graduating, Dr. Madani moved to the Bay Area and has practiced in the area since 1993. 

Dr. Madani has degrees in microbiology, history, french language, and business administration. He is a member of the Academy of Osseointegration and has been involved with dental implants for many years. Dr. Madani is able to treat a diverse group of patients as he’s fluent in English, French, and Farsi. 

When he’s not working, Dr. Madani enjoys skiing, playing soccer, camping, and hiking.

At Los Gatos Dental Specialists, Dr. Madani puts his patients at ease by taking time to talk through the procedure and answer any lingering questions. 

Sohyun Park, DDS, is a board-certified periodontist at Pacific Coast Periodontics, located in the Union Square area of San Francisco, California.

Dr. Park earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the State University of New York at Buffalo and then spent an additional year completing advanced education in general dentistry from Lutheran Medical Center in Albany, New York.

Afterward, Dr. Park practiced as a general dentist for three years, where she elaborated on her comprehensive dental skills. While she was working as a general dentist, she became fascinated with periodontics, so she decided to complete a three-year residency program in periodontology and dental implants at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. She also received her Master of Dental Science during her residency with a research project on bone graft for implant placements. She currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Periodontics Department at the University of the Pacific.

Dr. Park is very excited to serve in the San Francisco Bay Area with caring, comprehensive, evidence-based dental care. Her scope of dental care includes treating all areas in the field of periodontics, including surgical and non-surgical periodontal therapy around natural teeth, laser therapy, gum grafts, crown elongations, periodontally assisted orthodontics, implant therapy, bone, gum grafts to prepare implant therapy, and treatment of disease around existing dental implants.

She is certified with LANAP (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure) for advanced laser treatment and Wilckodontics for perio-ortho treatment. Dr. Park strongly believes that dentistry is a lifetime learning process and attends many continuing education courses throughout the year, adapting newer technologies and honing her skills continuously.

Dr. Park is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, American Board of Periodontology, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and San Francisco Dental Society.

Alan Jureidini, DDS, MS, is a board-certified periodontist at Sunrise Dental in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Jureidini has extensive training in his field and is dedicated to treating his patients with respect, kindness, and compassion.

Dr. Jureidini was born in the United States and raised in Beirut, Lebanon, where he earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery with honors in 2011 from Saint Joseph University. While there, he was honored with a prize for being ranked 3rd in his class for five years in a row. Dr. Jureidini then moved to New York and earned his Master of Science in periodontics from Columbia University School of Dental Medicine.

During his residency at Columbia University, Dr. Jureidini was trained by leading professors in the periodontology and implantology fields. He learned and mastered technical skills with a sensitivity for aesthetics, and developed his own approach and philosophy to top-quality dental treatment. For his extraordinary commitment and performance, Columbia University awarded Dr. Jureidini the Murray Schwartz Scholarship. Dr. Jureidini makes sure to take time to listen to his patients’ concerns and explains treatment options with honesty and clarity. His extensive training, along with his dedication to patient-centered care, allow him to provide comprehensive periodontal treatment through a wide variety of surgical procedures.

Sharing his expertise, Dr. Jureidini has also lectured in several dental conferences in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. He is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology and is board-certified. To the benefit of his patients, Dr. Jureidini is fluent in English, French, and Arabic.

During his free time, he enjoys playing soccer, going to the gym, cooking, and reading. Dr. Jureidini looks forward to meeting you, and assisting you with any periodontal and implant needs you may have.

Caesar Sweidan, DDS, is one of the skilled periodontal experts on the team at Gulf Coast Periodontics & Implants in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Sweidan began his educational career at the Bishop’s School of Amman, graduating as valedictorian. During his years in school, he received an annual Academic Excellence scholarship, numerous awards, was involved in community service, and was a class representative for many years.

After graduating from high school, Dr. Sweidan received four academic scholarships to complete his dental school education. He maintained an excellent academic record and graduated within the top three of his class with honors. He went on to complete a General Practice Residency at the University of Jordan Hospital. Dr. Sweidan then completed two years of Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of Connecticut Health Center, where he was elected Chief Resident in his second year.

He then enrolled at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, where he completed his three years of specialty training as a periodontist. Seeking exceptionalism, Dr. Sweidan underwent further testing and became board certified by the American Board of Periodontology.

Dr. Sweidan is proud to have completed three residencies after receiving his dental degree. This experience adds up to 6 years of postgraduate education, enabling him to provide quality dental care to his patients. He believes that continuing education is of utmost importance for any clinician. He has published on an innovative surgical technique in the Clinical Advances in Periodontology Journal, the clinical publication of the American Association of Periodontists.

Dr. Sweidan is an active member of the local chapter of the American Dental Association. He served as the president of the Northlake Dental Association in 2015, was named the Best New Dentist by the Louisiana Dental Association in 2016, and has been on the Top Dentist list since 2012.

Dr. Sweidan serves on the Spear Education Advisory Board and leads a continuing education study club to help provide higher-quality dental care to Louisiana residents.

Dr. Sweidan is married to Dr. Britney Beard from Baton Rouge. They have four children – Summer, Ellen, Michael, and Grace. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer, and outdoor activities.

Eastpointe Family Dental Center in Eastpointe, Michigan is a full-service, technologically sophisticated dental office that happily welcomes women, men, and children from ages 5 to 105 who live in the greater Detroit metropolitan area. The associates at Eastpointe specialize in permanent dental implants, oral surgery to remove impacted wisdom teeth, and root canals.

At Eastpointe — your premier local dentist — you can get regular cleanings and X-rays as part of preventive care from the friendly staff of dentists and hygienists.

You can have your gum disease treated and get your braces or Invisalign® at the same, friendly facility. If you're worried about the safety of metal dental work, Eastpointe Family Dental Center offers metal-free fillings, crowns, and bridges.

The expert associates at Eastpointe understand that feeling great about your smile sometimes requires more than optimal oral health. In addition to dentistry and orthodontics, Eastpointe Family Dental Center offers a wide array of cosmetic dental services to brighten your smile. From teeth straightening to teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, and bonding, the expert team of highly skilled and extensively trained dentists give you the smile of your dreams.

The Eastpointe dentists also know that sometimes going to the dentist can be frightening. Not only does each Eastpointe Family Dental Center associate make a point of taking the time to help you feel calm and confident, but they also make sure you get the kind of treatment that matches your needs, desires, and circumstances.

You can come to Eastpointe Family Dental Center any time you have a dental emergency. If your tooth or dental work breaks, you suffer a blow or injury to the mouth, or if you have tooth or gum pain, the staff tries to accommodate you with an immediate appointment.

Contact Eastpointe Family Dental Center to set up a consultation today. You can also use the convenient online booking form to schedule your next appointment.

David Kwon, DMD, MS, FICIOI, is a leading periodontist and implant surgeon working out of Tysons Dental Design Center in Vienna, Virginia, which also serves the communities of Reston, Potomac Falls, Herndon, and Oak Hill. He also serves the United States as an officer of the Army Dental Corps.

Dr. Kwon completed his Master of Science at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and received his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from the school of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Dr. Kwon enjoys continuing to learn all he can to improve his dental skills for his patients. He does this by being a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of Osseointegration, International Team for Implantology, and American Academy of Periodontology. He’s also a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. In addition, he completed the U.S. Army advanced education program in periodontics and is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.

Having been a practicing periodontist for years, Dr. Kwon understands how important it is to educate his patients on the dangers of gum disease. This is why he takes the time to explain anything his patients want to know so they feel at ease knowing they’re getting the best care possible.

About The Practice

Stuart J. Froum, DDS, is a board-certified periodontist who specializes in periodontal surgery, dental implant dentistry, and preventive care. He currently provides expert periodontal, restorative, and cosmetic dental care to patients throughout New York City at his Stuart J. Froum, DDS, practice in Midtown Manhattan.

A highly sought-after lecturer, Dr. Froum is devoted to passing on his knowledge and experience in periodontology and implant dentistry to the other specialists and dentists around the world.

After receiving his Bachelor of Arts from Brooklyn College in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Froum earned his dental doctorate at the New York University College of Dentistry in New York City. He then completed a general dentistry internship at Brooklyn Veterans Administration Hospital in Brooklyn and a periodontal residency at New York Veterans Administration Hospital in New York City.

At his state-of-the-art office, Dr. Froum provides a wide range of dental services, including dental implants, mini implants, halitosis treatment, periodontal disease treatment, and crowns and bridges. He uses the latest advances in dental technology to provide his patients with the most modern care possible, from laser dentistry to the Interscan Halimeter®.

In addition to running his own practice, Dr. Froum currently serves as an adjunct clinical professor of periodontics and implant dentistry, as well as the director of clinical research, in the Department of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry in New York City.

From 2013 to 2014, Dr. Froum served as president of the American Academy of Periodontology. He now works as a reviewer on the Journal of Periodontology, the International Journal of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, and the editorial review board of the Middle East Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dr. Froum is also on the research committee of the Academy of Osseointegration, and is a member of the continuing education oversight committee of the American Academy of Periodontology, which recently awarded him the Special Citation Award.
In 2016, Dr. Froum received the prestigious Master Clinician Award from the American Academy of Periodontology. The International College of Dentists also honored him with the award of Fellowship.

Stuart J. Froum, DDS, is a modern dental practice led by a highly experienced periodontist and master clinician. Dr. Froum’s practice is proud to provide the most comprehensive and advanced periodontal, implant, cosmetic and laser treatments available to patients throughout New York City at his Midtown Manhattan office. Since 2017 Dr. Stuart J. Froum has been the leader and chief operator of the "Center for the Treatment of Dental Implants".

On January 1st, 2023, he moved his practice and entire staff to the office of Dr's David Weinstein and Clifford Melnick at 163 East 64th Street in Manhattan.  After a long and arduous search, he was fortunate to find two periodontists/dental implantologists who are both excellent and experienced clinicians.  Dr. Stuart J. Froum feels confident that the special care and successful treatment outcomes that his patients became accustomed to will continue uninterrupted.

His reputation for using the most up to date evidenced based techniques and products to successfully place, and if necessary, save implants, will remain the hallmark of his professional services.  Dr. Alice Chung and Hana Froum RDH will be there to support the entire  team and contribute to an effective maintenance program.  Dr. Stuart J. Froum looks forward to the newly combined team providing premium care with compassion and understanding for all patients both old and new.

As an award-winning periodontist, Dr. Stuart J. Froum is an expert in saving teeth that have decayed due to gum disease. He is also highly experienced in dental implantology and is world-renowned for treating dental implant complications.

Dr. Stuart J. Froum takes a holistic approach to dentistry. He understands that every patient has different goals and budgets when seeking dental care. That’s why he offers several surgical, nonsurgical, and medicinal treatments to suit any patient.

Dr. Stuart J Froum is an Adjunct Clinical Professor and Director of Clinical Research in the Department of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, at New York University College of Dentistry. He is world reknown in the treatment of Periodontal Disease.  Dr. Stuart J Froum is an expert in implant placement and diagnosing, and treating implant complications.  Dr. Stuart J. Froum is able to save implants and restorations they support often considered hopeless and extracted by other clinicians.  Dr. Stuart J. Froum edited two editions of the textbook entitled "Dental Implant Complications" which is considered by many "the gold standard" and the most complete book on the subject of avoiding and treating implant problems.  In a book review by Dr. Walter Cohen DDS chancellor emeritus and Professor of Dental Medicine of Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia he stated, "It is my own belief that this book belongs in the library of every dental student and practitioner considering using dental implants".

Dr. Stuart J. Froum uses cutting-edge technology, skill, and experience to meet every patient’s unique needs.

Treatments include;

• Periodontal disease
• Implant placements
• Implant complications
• Halitosis (bad breath)
• Teeth whitening
• Cosmetic procedures

Call Dr. Stuart J. Froum or schedule a visit online today to learn more.

Education

Dr. Laura Smith is a graduate of Universidad Latina de Costa Rica where she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) in 2009. In 2013, she was accepted into a 1-year fellowship at Louisiana State University where she received training restoring single and multiple dental implants with the newest techniques.  In 2014, she accepted a position in Louisiana State University’s Post-Graduate Periodontal program, which she completed in 2017. 

Professional

After obtaining her D.D.S., she practiced general dentistry for 3 years in a private practice in San Jose, Costa Rica. Since completing her 4-year postgraduate education, she has been serving the community of south Louisiana as a periodontal dental specialist.  Besides receiving training in periodontal disease and conditions, she also trained extensively in all aspects of implants, including aesthetic implant surgery, bone grafting, sinus elevation, microsurgery, aesthetic gum grafting, and full mouth implant rehabilitation. Dr. Smith is a compassionate and highly-skilled specialist who treats each patient as if he or she were a member of her own family. 

Personal

Dr. Smith lives in New Orleans with her husband and her three wonderful children. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, biking around the city, and exploring new places and restaurants. 

Dr. Smith's professional associations and licenses

Active member American Academy of Periodontics
Board Certified Periodontal and Dental Specialist 
Certified IV sedation provider
Certified Non-IV oral sedation
Nitrous oxide provider
Certified ACLS AND CPR

Dr. Smith came to the United States in 2012 after marrying her husband; she is originally from San Jose, Costa Rica. She and her husband made New Orleans their home and have been building their family for the last ten years. They have three children together; Oliver, Emme and Julian to whom they dedicate most of their time. They enjoy traveling as a family and sharing time with loved ones. During vacation time you can find them enjoying the warm weather in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. 

Dr. Smith likes to sit down with each patient and reinforce methods to prevent further oral and periodontal disease. She likes to explain to the patient the many different treatment options using the most up to date diagnostic tools available and then provide the best treatment to suit that patient’s individual needs. Her first choice is always saving natural teeth, but, if that is not possible, she will always present the most modern alternatives available for her patient. 

Dr. Kohut earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 2004. He continued on to complete a three-year surgical residency in periodontology at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, where he was chief resident and recipient of the Fishman Award.

This advanced training certified him to practice as a specialist in periodontics and implantology. Upon completion of specialty training, Dr. Kohut obtained Diplomate status with the American Board of Periodontology, a recognized specialty of the American Dental Association.

Dr. Kohut is an active member of the following professional organizations:

• American Dental Association
• American Academy of Periodontology
• Texas Dental Association
• Colorado Dental Association
• International Team for Implantology
• Metro Denver District Society
• San Antonio District Dental Society