Dr. David Kenneth Okano, D.D.S.
PeriodonticsNPI: 1851428536
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Dr. David Okano is a leading periodontal specialist with 19 years of dedicated experience treating gum disease and placing dental implants in Rock Springs, Wyoming. As a former president of the American Academy of Periodontology and current associate professor at the University of Utah School of Dentistry, Dr. Okano brings both clinical expertise and a passion for educating the next generation of dental professionals. He is accepting new patients and focuses on helping people understand and manage their periodontal health. With extensive training from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and deep roots in the Rock Springs community, Dr. Okano combines compassionate care with the latest advances in gum disease treatment.
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Education & Training
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry
- Master of Science, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry
Credential: D.D.S.
NPI registered: 02/28/2007
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Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Periodontology (AAP President 2022-2023)
- AAP Board of Trustees (member since 2012)
Beyond the Office
Associate Professor and Section Head of Periodontics at University of Utah School of Dentistry (since 2015)
Chair of the Task Force to Evaluate Predoctoral Periodontal Education (since 2019)
AAP committee member (since 2001)
30 years of private practice in Rock Springs, Wyoming before transitioning to academia in 2015
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