Dr. Shilpa Kolhatkar is a board-certified periodontist with 20 years of experience helping patients in Plymouth, Michigan. She specializes in treating gum disease and placing dental implants, offering both non-surgical and surgical solutions tailored to each patient's needs. Dr. Kolhatkar completed advanced training in periodontics and implantology at Indiana University and has taught dental students and residents at the University of Detroit Mercy. She believes that patient comfort and listening to your concerns are just as important as excellent dental care, and she's currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

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PeriodonticsPrimary
Treatment of gum disease and dental implants

Education & Training

University Of Detroit MercyMedical School
D.D.S. from University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
Three-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Periodontics and Implantology from Indiana University
M.D.S. (Certificate in Periodontics) from Indiana University School of Dentistry
Indiana University / School Of DentistryMedical School

Board Certifications

Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology

Credential: DDS, MDS

NPI registered: 09/29/2006

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Areas of Focus

Non-surgical periodontal proceduresSurgical periodontal proceduresOral plastic surgerySoft tissue graftingDental implantsSinus augmentationCosmetic gum surgeryGummy smile managementCrown lengtheningBone graftingGum graftingGuided bone and tissue regenerationPeriodontal maintenanceScaling root planing

Beyond the Office

Former Clinical Associate Professor at University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry where she taught periodontally and AEGD residents

Lectured extensively on various topics related to periodontics, implants, advanced surgical procedures, and interdisciplinary treatment modalities

Enjoys spending time with family

Enjoys hiking

Enjoys reading

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