Dr. David Paquette is a board-certified periodontist in Chapel Hill with 20 years of experience treating gum disease and helping patients understand how their oral health connects to overall health conditions like diabetes and heart disease. He completed his dental degree and specialized training at Harvard University and earned an advanced degree in oral biology, bringing both clinical expertise and research knowledge to patient care. Dr. Paquette is actively involved in improving dental care access and has contributed to important research through his work with the National Institutes of Health and the Journal of Periodontology. He is accepting new patients and brings a deep commitment to understanding how oral health affects the whole body.

Specialties

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PeriodonticsPrimary
Treatment of gum disease and dental implants

Education & Training

Certificate in Periodontology – Harvard University
DMD – Harvard University
MPH (Health Policy and Management) – Harvard University
DMSc (Oral Biology) – Harvard University
BS – Boston College

Board Certifications

Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology

Credential: DMD, MPH, DMSC

NPI registered: 12/21/2006

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Areas of Focus

PeriodontologyPeriodontal diseaseOral-systemic disease relationships (diabetes, cardiovascular disease)Oral health disparitiesNovel periodontal interventionsRural oral health

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Periodontology
American Dental Association
American Dental Education Association
International/American Association for Dental Research
Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society

Beyond the Office

Past associate editor for the Journal of Periodontology

Study section reviewer with the National Institutes of Health

Consultant and scientific advisor for the oral pharmaceutical industry

Academic mentor to graduate and dental students who have pursued academic and research careers

Affiliate with the ECU Center for Health Disparities

Affiliate with the East Carolina Diabetes and Obesity Institute

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