Periodontitis Doctors Worldwide

Robert G. Hale is associated with 14-85 Dental Spa and is credited with introducing the first FDA-approved preprosthetic device for severe bone loss and previous implant failures. His specialty profile centers on maxillofacial surgery and implantology. For patients with complex implant history, his focus is specifically aligned with difficult bone-loss scenarios where standard approaches may fail.

Dr Poul Erik Petersen is a specialist at DentiSalud focused on Periodontics and the prevention and management of periodontitis. His work centers on advanced gum disease—explaining how it progresses from gingivitis and why symptoms like bleeding, inflammation, persistent halitosis, and sensitivity should be taken seriously. For international patients, this translates into a clear, prevention-first approach to protecting the teeth-supporting tissues.

Giuliano Montoya Ramírez is a specialist at BUCCAL Centro Odontológico in Medellín, where the clinic is enabled by DSSA (Dirección Seccional de Salud de Antioquia). He has 16 years of experience and focuses on Smile Design, dental implants, and endodontics. His approach combines conservative “Celebrity Smile Design” with “Smile Design Plus,” designed to preserve tooth structure while improving aesthetics.

Keiko Hamada is the Director of Hamada Dental Clinic in Santo Domingo, a clinic inaugurated in February 2016. As a dentist with a focus on orthodontics, teeth whitening, cariology, oral rehabilitation, and implantology, she supports whole-mouth treatment planning built around what patients expect and how they feel. The clinic’s care model is explicitly patient-first—appointments are arranged through WhatsApp and designed to be respectful of patients’ time.

Hugo Quezada is a specialist at the implant-focused clinic Dr. Hugo Quezada in Santiago de los Caballeros, dedicated to restoring smiles with confidence. His practice combines dental implants with periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and prosthodontics, so patients can receive a full treatment pathway in one place. A key differentiator is therapeutic dental laser, used to support more precise work with less invasiveness and faster recovery.

Sarah Lora is a specialist at ORA clinic Dental, listed on the clinic’s team roster as an Orthodontist (Ortodoncia). Her orthodontic work includes braces for kids, and she supports patients through the clinic’s evaluation-to-result pathway. For families in Santiago, Dominican Republic, booking her consult at ORA clinic Dental is a direct way to start orthodontic treatment.

Ariel Yu Zeng is a specialist at Santiago Lotus Dental and the clinic’s Founder & Clinical Director. He focuses on Periodontics and Implant Surgery, including implant rehabilitation such as hybrid All-on-4 implant dentures. For international patients, he also supports secure booking and treatment planning through Heva and offers conscious sedation dentistry for comfort.

Diego Caba is a specialist at Salud Integral Odontológica in Santiago de los Caballeros, focused on Periodontics and Dental Implants (Periodoncia and Implantes Dentales). For implant cases, the clinic’s workflow highlights 3D digital scanning and computer-guided, minimally invasive interventions. The program also emphasizes implant materials such as medical-grade titanium and zirconia options.

As a specialist at Salud Bucal Familiar (SBF), Dr. Alex Maldonado focuses on Periodontics and implantology. His work combines aesthetic periodontal surgery (gum design) with osseointegrated implants, including periodontal surgery before prosthesis placement. For patients needing advanced disease management, he also performs tissue regeneration and bone/soft tissue grafting, supporting implant success from the foundation up.

As a specialist at Salud Bucal Familiar (SBF), Dr. Luz Angela Bustamante focuses on Oral Rehabilitation (Rehabilitación Oral). Her prosthetic scope includes implant-supported crowns, implant-supported fixed partial dentures, CAD-CAM crowns, and all-ceramic (metal-free) options. For full-arch reconstruction, she is associated with flapless All-on-4 and full-arch implant-fixed complete dentures in monolithic zirconia supported by 6 titanium implants.