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Dr. Mark C Nation, DMD

Prosthodontics

NPI: 1093808735

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Contact Information

Address

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
501 S. PRESTON ST.
Louisville, KY 40292

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Fax

(502) 852-7163

Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Patient Rating

4.1/ 5.0(7 reviews)
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About This Provider

Dr. Mark Nation is a prosthodontist with over 20 years of experience helping patients in Louisville, Kentucky. He specializes in dental implants and complex implant surgery, including advanced bone grafting and comprehensive treatment planning. Dr. Nation earned his dental degree from the University of Louisville and completed specialized training in prosthodontics, along with advanced implant certification from Case Western Reserve University. He is board-certified in prosthodontics and actively teaches at the University of Louisville's dental school, sharing his expertise with future dentists. Dr. Nation is accepting new patients and is committed to providing excellent dental care to his community.

Specialties

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    ProsthodonticsPrimary

    Dental prostheses including crowns, bridges, and dentures

Education & Training

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of Louisville School of Dentistry (2000)
  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, University of Louisville
  • Three-year residency, University of Louisville Graduate Program in Prosthodontics
  • Bosker Dental Implant Certification, Case Western Reserve (2003)
  • Certification for Parenteral Conscious Sedation, University of Kentucky (2010)
  • Comprehensive Implant Residency Program focusing on complex implant surgery and advanced bone grafting (2017)

Board Certifications

  • Kentucky Board Specialty Certification in Prosthodontics (2003)

Credential: DMD

NPI registered: 10/02/2006

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Areas of Focus

Surgical and restorative prosthodonticsDental implantsImplant surgeryAdvanced bone graftingComplex implant surgeryComprehensive implant planning and treatment

Professional Memberships

  • American Dental Association (ADA)
  • American College of Prosthodontists
  • American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
  • International Team for Implantology (ITI)
  • Louisville Dental Society (LDS)
  • Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation
  • PEERs member for Dentsply Sirona

Awards & Recognition

  • University of Louisville Dental School's Most Outstanding Graduate (2000)
  • Pierre Fauchard Award for Dental Excellence
  • American College of Prosthodontists Award for Outstanding Achievement in Prosthodontic Education
  • Top Doc by Louisville magazine (2014, 2016, 2018, 2019)
  • Best part-time faculty at University of Louisville School of Dentistry (2008, 2009)
  • Superior Service Award by Louisville Dental Society (2008)
  • Distinguished Clinician Award by Louisville Dental Society (2016)

Beyond the Office

14 years on University of Louisville's faculty as attending doctor for General Practice Residency program in Department of Surgical & Hospital Dentistry

Currently attending faculty in University of Louisville's Graduate Prosthodontics Department

Lecturer for university's undergraduate program

Lecturer at study clubs and dental meetings across the United States for over two decades

BluePrint training clinician for comprehensive implant planning and treatment

Trains and mentors general dentists and other specialists in surgical placement and restoration of dental implants

Provided over 1,000 hours of continuing education training in 2024

Married to Dr. Karen Nation, a general dentist in the Louisville area, for over 25 years

Has two daughters: Shelby and Lily

Enjoys farming, playing volleyball, and traveling

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