Dr. Ann Mineo Kania, DDS, DMSC
PeriodonticsNPI: 1063545416
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Dr. Ann Kania is a board-certified periodontist with 19 years of experience helping patients in Encinitas maintain healthy gums and strong smiles. She specializes in treating gum disease, placing dental implants, and performing advanced gum grafting procedures, including the minimally invasive Pinhole Surgical Technique. Dr. Kania uses cutting-edge technology like laser treatment and 3D imaging to provide the most effective care possible. She believes that healthy gums are essential not just for your smile, but for your overall health and wellness, and she takes a thoughtful, whole-person approach to every patient's care. Dr. Kania is accepting new patients and is proud to be a fellow of the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry and an active member of leading professional organizations.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Doctorate of Medical Science (DMSc), Harvard School of Dental Medicine
- Residency in Periodontology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
- UcsbUndergraduate School, 1989
- University Of California, San Francisco School Of MedicineMedical School, 1993
- Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology, UC Santa Barbara (graduated with honors)
- HarvardFellowship Hospital, 1997
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of California, San Francisco
Board Certifications
- Board Certified Periodontist
- Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology (2004)
Credential: DDS, DMSC
NPI registered: 03/14/2007
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure)
- Ozone therapy
- Digital imaging
- 3D imaging
- Erbium WaterLase treatment
- Perio Protect
- Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST)
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Periodontology
- American Academy of Osseointegration
- International Team for Implantology
- Fellow, Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry
- California Society of Periodontists
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- San Diego County Dental Association
- Leader, Spear Study Club
Awards & Recognition
- Regents Scholarship Fellow at UCSF (one of only two recipients)
- National Research Service Award (Harvard)
- Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology (2004) - highest distinction given to Periodontists
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