Dr. Diego Velasquez-Plata, DDS, MSD
PeriodonticsNPI: 1336127786
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Dr. Diego Velasquez-Plata is a board-certified periodontal specialist with 20 years of experience treating gum disease, dental implants, and related conditions. He earned his dental degree in Colombia and completed advanced training in periodontics at the University of Texas and in prosthodontics at Indiana University, making him uniquely qualified in both gum health and implant restoration. Dr. Velasquez-Plata has been recognized with clinical research awards and is actively involved in teaching at the University of Michigan and publishing cutting-edge research in his field. He specializes in advanced techniques including microsurgery and soft tissue grafting to help patients achieve healthy gums and successful dental implants. Dr. Velasquez-Plata is now accepting new patients in Fenton, MI.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Residency in Periodontics - The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- DDS - Pontificia Universidad Javeriana School of Dentistry, Colombia
- MSD (Masters in Science of Dentistry) - Indiana University School of Dentistry
- Postdoctoral training in Prosthodontics and Dental Materials - Indiana University School of Dentistry
Board Certifications
- Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology
Credential: DDS, MSD
NPI registered: 01/05/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Periodontology
- American Academy of Periodontology Foundation
- Midwest Society of Periodontology
- Michigan Periodontal Association
- Expert Council of The Osteology Foundation
Awards & Recognition
- Ambassadorial Scholarship by The Rotary Foundation
- Dr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Kramer Scholarship for Excellence - American Academy of Periodontology Foundation
- Clinical Research Award - American Academy of Periodontology (2017)
- Clinical Research Award - American Academy of Periodontology (2021)
Beyond the Office
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Associate Editor of Clinical Advances in Periodontics
Member of peer review panel of the Journal of Periodontology
Consultant of The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry
Past President of Midwest Society of Periodontology
Past President of Michigan Periodontal Association
Past President of American Academy of Periodontology Foundation
Co-editor of the book 'Microsurgery in Periodontal and Implant Dentistry - Concepts and Applications'
Has published numerous articles on prosthodontics, periodontics, microsurgery, and dental implant topics
Has lectured nationally and internationally
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