Dr. Michael Lawrence Cohen, DDS
PeriodonticsNPI: 1164725263
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About This Provider
Dr. Michael Cohen is a board-certified periodontist with 16 years of experience helping patients in Altoona manage gum disease and restore their smile. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with honors from the University of Maryland and completed specialty training in both periodontics and dental implants. Dr. Cohen focuses on both surgical and nonsurgical treatments, including advanced procedures like bone grafting that can regenerate tissue lost to gum disease. He believes in combining state-of-the-art techniques with a kind, genuine approach to help you take control of your dental health. Dr. Cohen is accepting new patients and is active in professional organizations including the American Academy of Periodontology.
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Education & Training
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.), University of Maryland (Magna Cum Laude)
- General Practice Residency in Dentistry, Prince George's Hospital Center, Cheverly, Maryland
- Bachelor of Arts in History, Emory University in Atlanta
- Specialty training in Periodontics and Implants, University of Maryland
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 12/10/2010
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Periodontology
- American Dental Association
- Pennsylvania Dental Association
- Gerald M. Bowers Study Club
Awards & Recognition
- Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Periodontics
- Induction into Omicron Kappa Upsilon (honorary dental society)
Beyond the Office
Resides in Altoona area with wife Andrea (an Altoona native)
Has two children
Owns a redboned coonhound
Interests include promotion of health care and the outdoors
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