Dr. David Alexander is a highly trained periodontist with over 20 years of experience treating gum disease, placing dental implants, and performing advanced gum procedures in Lafayette, Indiana. He holds prestigious fellowships from both the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists, and he currently teaches periodontics at Indiana University School of Dentistry. Dr. Alexander takes a conservative approach to treatment, always trying non-surgical methods first and using the latest technology, including LANAP laser procedures, to help his patients. He's dedicated to preventing gum disease through education and preventive care, and he volunteers at local health fairs to give back to the community. Dr. Alexander is accepting new patients.

Specialties

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PeriodonticsPrimary
Treatment of gum disease and dental implants

Education & Training

Indiana University School of Dentistry - DDS (1973)
Ball State University - M.S. in Biology (1967)
Indiana University School of Dentistry - MSD in Periodontics (1975)
Ball State University - D.S. in Education (1966)

Board Certifications

Fellow of the American College of Dentists (FACD)
Fellow of the International College of Dentists (FICD)

Credential: D.D.S, M.S.D

NPI registered: 11/15/2006

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Areas of Focus

periodontal disease treatment, diagnosis, and preventiondental implant placementoral inflammation treatmentcosmetic periodontal surgerygum graftingcrown lengtheningbite adjustmentscaling and root planingosseous surgeryfrenectomyguided bone and tissue regenerationsinus augmentationbone graftingoral cancer exams

Technology & Equipment

LANAP Laser Periodontal Procedures
state-of-the-art equipment

Professional Memberships

American Dental Association
Indiana Dental Association
American Academy of Periodontology
Midwest Society of Periodontics
The Greater Lafayette Study Club (current director)
West Central Dental Society (past president)
Indiana Society of Periodontics (past president)
Leading Physicians of the World (International Association of HealthCare Professionals)

Awards & Recognition

Inclusion in The Leading Physicians of the World (International Association of HealthCare Professionals)

Beyond the Office

Assistant Professor of Periodontics at Indiana University School of Dentistry

National and local dental conference lecturer

Local health fairs volunteer

Past president of West Central Dental Society

Past trustee of Indiana Dental Association for West Central Dental Society

Past president of Indiana Society of Periodontics

Current director of The Greater Lafayette Study Club

Executive council member of Midwest Society of Periodontics

Attributes his success to having good mentors throughout his life

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