Dr. Matthew Shelby Slaven D.D.S., M.S.D.
Periodontist | Periodontics
3555 Sunset Office Dr Suite C105 Saint Louis MO, 63127About
Dr. Matthew Slaven practices Periodontics in Saint Louis, MO. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Dr. Slaven has expertise in the treatment of oral inflammation and often treats problematic periodontal cases, such as those with severe gum disease or a complex medical history. Some treatments that Dr. Slaven provides are scaling and root planing and root surface debridement.
Education and Training
Washington University A..B. Chemistry/Biology 1998
University Of Michigan School Of Dentistry D.D.S. 2002
Provider Details
Treatments
- Dental Implants
- Single Tooth Replacement
- Full Mouth Implants
- Dentures
- Gum Disease
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member Missouri Dental Association
- Professional Member American Dental Association
- Professional Member Greater St. Louis Dental Society
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