Dr. Carl Block is a board-certified periodontist with over 20 years of experience treating gum disease and dental implants in Midlothian, VA. He completed advanced surgical training at Louisiana State University and holds special certification in moderate conscious sedation to keep patients comfortable. Dr. Block has been recognized as a Top Periodontist by Richmond Magazine multiple times and is a Fellow of the American Society of Osseointegration, reflecting his expertise in implant dentistry. Beyond his practice, he teaches at VCU School of Dentistry and founded the James River Study Club to help other dental professionals stay current with the latest techniques. He is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

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PeriodonticsPrimary
Treatment of gum disease and dental implants

Education & Training

Surgical residency in Periodontics from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry
One year internship at Baylor College of Dentistry
DDS from Medical College of Virginia (1989, cum laude)
University of Arizona (pre-doctoral training)

Board Certifications

Moderate Conscious Sedation Certification
Board Certified Periodontist
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology

NPI registered: 08/12/2006

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Areas of Focus

PeriodonticsOsseointegration

Professional Memberships

American Board of Periodontology
American Society of Osseointegration (Fellow)
VCU School of Dentistry Department of Periodontics (faculty)

Awards & Recognition

Fellow, American Society of Osseointegration
Richmond Magazine Top Periodontist (2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2025)
Virginia Living Magazine Top Periodontist

Beyond the Office

Teaching at VCU School of Dentistry's Department of Periodontics

Active in clinical and scientific research

Founder and President of James River Study Club (continuing education forum for dentists and staff, established 1992)

Editorial board member of Virginia Dental Journal

Enjoys competitive athletics

Enjoys fishing

Culinary enthusiast with special interest in nutritional sciences

Father of three daughters and grandfather of six grandchildren

First daughter is a pediatric nurse

Second daughter is a board-certified periodontist at Virginia Family Dentistry

Youngest daughter is a Doctor of Physical Therapy in private practice in Richmond

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