Dr. Peter Ok is an endodontist in Lawrenceville, GA, who specializes in saving teeth through root canal treatment, retreatment, and care for cracked or injured teeth. With 18 years of experience and board certification from the American Board of Endodontics, Dr. Ok brings a unique background—he earned degrees in mechanical engineering before dental school, which helps him understand complex tooth problems from a different perspective. He completed his dental degree at Columbia University and advanced training at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where he later taught other dentists. Dr. Ok uses advanced technology like 3D imaging and offers sedation to keep patients comfortable, and he's committed to creating a friendly, professional environment where his goal is always to save your natural tooth. He is now accepting new patients.

Specialties

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EndodonticsPrimary
Root canal treatment and diseases of dental pulp

Education & Training

MMSc, Harvard University, Boston, MA (2008-2011)
BSME with High Honors, Georgia Tech, Mechanical Engineering (2000)
Endodontic Residency Certificate, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA (2008-2011)
DDS, Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY (2004-2008)

Board Certifications

Diplomate, American Board of Endodontics (2014)

Credential: DDS, MMSC

NPI registered: 07/14/2008

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Areas of Focus

Root canal treatmentEndodontic retreatmentCracked teethTraumatic injuries

Technology & Equipment

Cone Beam CT Scanner (small volume CBCT with 3D imaging)
Nitrous oxide sedation

Professional Memberships

American Association of Endodontists
American Dental Association
Georgia Dental Association
Northern District Dental Society
Hinman Dental Society
College of Diplomate

Awards & Recognition

Harvard-Forsyth Krakow endodontic research fund award

Beyond the Office

Clinical Instructor, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Post-Doctoral Endodontics Graduate Program, Boston, MA (2011-2015)

Post-doctoral research fellow at Harvard affiliated Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Graduate of Tucker High School

Georgia Tech graduate with degrees in Mechanical Engineering

Married with two children

Enjoys spending time with friends and family

Attends church regularly

Returned to serve his hometown in northeast metro Atlanta

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