Dr. Jeffrey Paul Kanter, DDS MS
PeriodonticsNPI: 1922187590
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Dr. Jeffrey Kanter is a board-certified periodontist with over 20 years of experience treating gum disease, dental implants, and missing teeth. Coming from a family of dentists dating back to 1925, he brings a deep commitment to dental care and patient education. Dr. Kanter stays current with the latest treatments through ongoing education and serves as a clinical instructor at the University of Washington Dental School. He is accepting new patients and is dedicated to helping people achieve better oral health and overall wellness through excellent care and clear communication.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Case Western Reserve University, D.D.S., 1985
- University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Fellowship in oral-facial and communicative disorders, 1990
- University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Certificate in Prosthodontics, 1989
- University of Washington, M.S. in Oral Biology, 1998
- University of Washington, Certificate in Periodontics, 1997
Board Certifications
- American Board of Periodontology
Credential: DDS MS
NPI registered: 11/03/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association
- Washington State Dental Association
- American Academy of Periodontology
- Academy of Osseointegration
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society
- Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity
Beyond the Office
Affiliate faculty member (clinical assistant professor) in the Department of Periodontics at the University of Washington Dental School
Visiting lecturer at the LWTC dental hygiene training program
Board of Advisors and guest faculty member at Lake Washington Technical College Dental Hygiene training program
Teen Feed — Inter-denominational program to prepare and serve meals to homeless Seattle teens in the University District
International (Mexico) dental charity missions
Dental Team Leader — MEET International, interdisciplinary medical and dental professionals dedicated to improving medical and dental care in Vietnam
DDS (Donated Dental Services) — Local dental charity providing free dental care through WSDA
Private efforts to treat tent city residents organized by local dentists
Past President of Washington State Society of Periodontists
Past President of Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity
Grew up in a family of dentists: grandfather began practicing in 1925, father in 1955, grandmother was office manager, mother managed father's practice, sister was dental hygienist before going to medical school
Native of Cleveland, Ohio
Has called the Pacific Northwest home for the last 26 years
Married with two daughters
Was an art major before entering dentistry
Spends two years as a migrant farm laborer in Washington
Was a professional musician in Cleveland
Was a construction laborer and salmon canner in Alaska
Enjoys African folk drumming, creating jewelry, sculpture, and knives, cooking, reading, competitive marksmanship, dancing, skiing, and kayaking
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