Dr. Maria R Silvera Portacio, PHD, DDS, INC.
PeriodonticsNPI: 1174561534
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Languages
English, Spanish
About This Provider
Dr. Maria Silvera Portacio is a board-certified periodontist with over 20 years of experience helping patients with gum disease and dental implants. She earned her PhD in Immunology from the University of Rochester and completed advanced training at the Mayo Clinic, bringing deep scientific knowledge to her specialty. Dr. Portacio is passionate about saving her patients' teeth through non-surgical and surgical treatments, and she offers a full range of services including dental implants and crown lengthening. She welcomes new patients and speaks both English and Spanish in her modern Santa Maria practice, where she focuses on keeping you comfortable every step of the way.
Specialties
- 1
Education & Training
- PhD in Immunology from University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
- Mayo Clinic Advanced Educational Program in Periodontics, Rochester, MN
- DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery)
Board Certifications
- American Board of Periodontology
Credential: PHD, DDS, INC.
NPI registered: 06/04/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association
Beyond the Office
Enjoys dancing to swing, salsa, and merengue
Enjoys scuba diving, skiing, and travelling for adventure
Enjoys simple pleasures like going to movies, dining out, and taking walks
Has a passion for continuing education in periodontics, dental implants, oral pathology, and wound healing
Born in Colombia and uses Colombian naming customs (compound last name combines paternal name Silvera and maternal name Portacio)
Graduate of both Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN and University of Rochester in Rochester, NY
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