Dr. David Kao is a board-certified periodontist with nearly two decades of experience helping patients with gum health and dental implants in Los Angeles. He completed his specialized training in periodontics at the University of Connecticut and earned his dental degree from UCLA, where he now teaches other dentists as a faculty member. Dr. Kao focuses on preventing and treating gum disease, placing dental implants using advanced techniques, and repairing gum recession with a minimally invasive procedure called the pinhole surgical technique. Beyond his practice, he volunteers with Help the Children to provide dental care to people in underserved communities. Dr. Kao welcomes new patients and believes in treating everyone like family by listening carefully to their needs and providing compassionate, personalized care.

Specialties

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PeriodonticsPrimary
Treatment of gum disease and dental implants

Education & Training

Postdoctoral degree in Periodontology from University of Connecticut (2007)
DDS from UCLA (2004)

Board Certifications

Board Certified Periodontist by the American Board of Periodontology

Credential: D.D.S.

NPI registered: 08/29/2007

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Areas of Focus

Periodontal disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatmentDental implantsGum recession treatmentPinhole surgical technique

Technology & Equipment

Advanced 5-step dental implant treatment

Beyond the Office

Faculty member at UCLA School of Dentistry

Participant of Help the Children (humanitarian relief organization providing dental services to underserved communities)

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