Dr. Richard A Rasmussen, D.D.S.
PeriodonticsNPI: 1326103680
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Dr. Richard Rasmussen is a board-certified periodontal specialist with 20 years of experience treating gum disease, placing dental implants, and performing advanced gum grafting procedures in Tampa. He trained directly under Professor Per Ingvar Brånemark, the inventor of modern dental implants, and has placed over 22,000 implants throughout his career. Dr. Rasmussen is known for taking time to explain all of your treatment options and creating personalized plans tailored to your specific needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. His colleagues have consistently voted his practice Tampa's #1 periodontal practice, and he uses the latest technology including computer-guided surgery and advanced bone reconstruction techniques. Dr. Rasmussen is accepting new patients and welcomes the opportunity to help you achieve a healthy, confident smile.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, University of Buffalo (Magna Cum Laude)
- Post Graduate Periodontal Residency, University of Alabama (Chief Resident)
- Training under Professor Per Ingvar Brånemark (Father of Dental Implantology)
- Doctor of Dental Surgery with Honors, University of Buffalo
Board Certifications
- Certified to provide Intravenous Conscious Sedation
Credential: D.D.S.
NPI registered: 12/27/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Computer guided surgery
- Advanced bone reconstruction techniques
- Autogenous bone blocks
- Titanium mesh
- Autogenous and autologous grafts
- Pinhole Surgical Technique
- Laser therapy
Professional Memberships
- Seattle Study Club - Tampa (Director)
- Dental Business Study Club (Director)
Awards & Recognition
- Consistently voted Tampa's #1 Periodontal Practice by colleagues
Beyond the Office
Director of Seattle Study Club - Tampa
Director of Dental Business Study Club
Appointment at University of South Florida School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology
Involved in clinical research and FDA clinical trials
Frequent national and international lecturer on periodontics and implantology
Radio and television interviews on periodontics and implantology
Has placed over 22,000 dental implants since 1982
Authored textbook 'The Brånemark System of Oral Reconstruction: A Clinical Atlas'
Trained directly under Professor Per Ingvar Brånemark, the 'Father of Dental Implantology'
Only periodontist to have trained in craniofacial surgery with Professor Anders Tjellstrom
Early adopter of computer guided surgery technology
Published articles in The Journal of Dental Research, The Journal of the Florida Dental Association, Implantology Update, and The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
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