Dr. Donald S. Clem, D.D.S.
PeriodonticsNPI: 1770673287
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Dr. Donald Clem is a board-certified periodontal specialist with 20 years of experience treating gum disease, placing dental implants, and restoring lost bone and gum tissue. He earned his dental degree from Loyola University of Chicago and completed specialty training in periodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Clem believes in working as a team with other dental professionals and your physician to restore your oral health, function, and confidence. He is recognized for his contributions to the field, including awards from the California Society of Periodontists and the American Academy of Periodontology, and he teaches other dentists about regenerative periodontics across the country. Dr. Clem is accepting new patients at his Fullerton practice and is a member of multiple professional organizations, including the American Academy of Periodontology and the California Society of Periodontists.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- North Chicago Veterans Administration Medical Center, General Practice Residency
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Specialty Certificate in Periodontics
- Loyola University of Chicago, Biology
- Loyola University of Chicago School of Dentistry, DDS
Board Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
- Certified in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery
Credential: D.D.S.
NPI registered: 10/13/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Periodontology
- California Society of Periodontists
- Western Society of Periodontology
- American Dental Association
- Orange County Dental Society
- Academy of Osseointegration
- American College of Dentists (Fellow)
- International College of Dentists (Fellow)
- Pierre Fuchard Academy (Fellow)
Awards & Recognition
- Board Certified, American Board of Periodontology
- Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Periodontology, California Society of Periodontists
- Clinical Research Award, American Academy of Periodontology
- Service Award for Contributions to Disabled People, Rehabilitation Institute of Southern California
- Humanitarian Award, Sons of Italy
- Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Periodontics 2016, California Society of Periodontists
- Earl Robinson Periodontal Regeneration Award 2017, American Academy of Periodontology
- Gold Medal 2020, American Academy of Periodontology
Beyond the Office
Founder of specialty practice (1984)
Lectures nationally and internationally on regenerative periodontics and dental implants
Editorial board member of three scientific journals
Conducts research in the field of periodontics
Taught in three institutions
Continues to lecture to students throughout the United States
Doctor Study Group leadership
Hygienist Study Group leadership
Grew up in Chicago and relocated to Fullerton after completion of specialty training
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