Dr. Kevin Michael Sims, DMD, MS, RPH
PeriodonticsNPI: 1043308893
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Dr. Kevin Sims is a board-certified periodontal specialist with over 20 years of experience treating gum disease, receding gums, and dental implants in Birmingham, Alabama. He completed his dental degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1994, followed by a specialized three-year training program in periodontics, and also holds a pharmacy degree—a unique combination that helps him understand how medications affect your dental health. Dr. Sims is deeply committed to making you feel like part of his family while providing compassionate care and explaining all your treatment options so you can make informed decisions about your smile. He offers advanced services including dental implant placement, tooth extractions, and comfortable twilight sedation for anxious patients. Dr. Sims is currently accepting new patients and is recognized as a Fellow of both the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Radiology Technology degree
- University of Alabama at Birmingham - Master of Science in Oral Biology
- University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry - DDS (1994)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham - Periodontics Residency (3-year program)
- Idaho State University - Pharmacy degree
Board Certifications
- Fellow of the American College of Dentists
- Fellow of the International College of Dentists
- Diplomat of the American Board of Periodontology
Credential: DMD, MS, RPH
NPI registered: 10/10/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- dental IV sedation (twilight/sleep dentistry)
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association
- American Academy of Periodontology
- Alabama Dental Association
- Birmingham District Dental Society
- Alabama Society of Periodontists
- Southern Academy of Periodontology
- American College of Dentists
- International College of Dentists
Awards & Recognition
- First Distinguished Young Alumni Award recipient of UAB School of Dentistry
Beyond the Office
Faculty member of the Alabama Dental Hygiene Program, instructing in pharmacology
Actively involved in the Birmingham District Dental Society, served as Continuing Education Program Chairman
Appointed to Peer Review Committee and Executive Council of Birmingham District Dental Society
Served five-year term on the American Dental Association Test Construction Committee writing periodontal and implantology questions for National Dental Boards
Clinical Associate Professor at UAB School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics
Member of Dean's Council for UAB School of Dentistry
Secretary/Treasurer of Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama
Member of American Board of Dental Examiners
Born in North Dakota but raised in southern California and southern Nevada
Attended University of Nevada-Las Vegas and Idaho State University
Practiced as a radiological technologist and critical care pharmacist in hospitals in Nevada, Idaho, and Alabama before becoming a dentist
Served as a research fellow during final year of residency completing research in animal modeling for regenerative procedures
His interest in periodontics was born after learning about the link between oral health and systemic diseases
Provides patients with his home and cell numbers and personally calls surgical patients following surgery
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