Dr. Dwight Patrick Peters D.M.D

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Patrick Peters, DMD, FICOI, is an esteemed General and Cosmetic Dentist, and Implantologist with Family Dental Center. Dr. D. Patrick Peters is a highly respected and experienced dentist, having been in practice for over 17 years. Dr. Peters’ attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in Kentucky, graduating with his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 2000. Since graduating, he has completed a number of advanced training courses, including studying at the prestigious Misch Implant Institute in Beverly Hills, Michigan. He has earned the coveted title of the Fellow of International Congress of Implantology. Dr. Peters provides a comprehensive range of dental services and treatments for patients of all ages. He is recognized for his expertise in the fitting of crowns and bridges, dental extractions, root canal therapy and cosmetic dentistry services, including teeth whitening and the use of porcelain veneers. Dr. Peters is also noted as an expert in dental implantology and oral surgery, and for treating the jaw condition TMJ. Dr. Peters is a distinguished member of the American Academy of Dentistry, the American Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Dental Anesthesia, and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. General dentists provide a wide array of services that are vital to patients’ continued health. These services include: preventive services — helping to maintain good oral health by stopping disease before it takes hold in the mouth; restorative services — receiving timely and appropriate treatment when a problem is identified; as well as cosmetic services — performing a range of cosmetic procedures, such as teeth whitening, cosmetic bonding – even porcelain veneers. General dentists also address overall health concerns, as oral health is seen as the mirror of general health. In fact, some dental problems may reflect issues in other parts of the body and vice versa.

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