Dr. Rodrigo Adolfo Lagos, D.D.S., M.S.
PeriodonticsNPI: 1477769081
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Dr. Rodrigo Lagos is a board-certified periodontal specialist serving the Palm Desert area with 19 years of experience treating gum disease, performing gum grafts, placing dental implants, and creating beautiful smiles through cosmetic periodontal surgery. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery with honors from the University of Concepcion in Chile and completed advanced training in periodontics at Louisiana State University, plus a research fellowship at UCLA. Dr. Lagos is passionate about making you a partner in your care rather than just telling you what to do, and he uses advanced laser technology to keep you comfortable during treatment. He's also a dedicated educator who teaches periodontics at UCLA and lectures nationally and internationally on the latest techniques. Dr. Lagos is now accepting new patients and is committed to helping you achieve a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Certificate in Periodontics - LSU School of Dentistry
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) with honors - University of Concepcion, Chile (1995)
- Research Fellowship - UCLA Periodontics Department (2000)
- Residency in Periodontics - Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Dentistry
- Master of Science (MS) in Oral Biology - LSU
- Intern in advanced postgraduate studies in periodontology - UCLA School of Dentistry
Board Certifications
- Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology
Credential: D.D.S., M.S.
NPI registered: 05/14/2007
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Laser periodontics
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Periodontology
- California Society of Periodontics
- The Western Society of Periodontology
- American Dental Association
- California Society of Dentists
Beyond the Office
Part-time Lecturer for periodontics undergraduate program - UCLA School of Dentistry (2002)
Collaborated in education of clinical periodontology - UCLA School of Dentistry
National and international lecturer
Published papers and conducted research in periodontics and implant dentistry
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