Dr. Stephen Barry Mackler, DDS,MS
PeriodonticsNPI: 1942207543
Is this your practice?
Claim this profile to update your information, add photos, and connect with patients.
Claim This ProfilePractice Details
About This Provider
Dr. Stephen Mackler is a periodontics specialist with 21 years of experience serving patients in Greensboro, NC. He teaches as an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry and is deeply committed to helping people around the world through dental care and medical missions in places like Romania and Brazil. Dr. Mackler founded the North Carolina-Moldova Nursing Collaborative to connect healthcare professionals and has been active in the Rotary Club of Guilford since 1995, where he found inspiration to give back after his early mission work. When he's not caring for patients' gums and teeth, he continues to lead international health initiatives that have made a real difference in communities far from home.
Specialties
- 1
Education & Training
- University of North Carolina School of Dentistry (adjunct professor)
Credential: DDS,MS
NPI registered: 06/28/2005
Are you this provider? Claim your profile to add your education and training details.
Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- Rotary Club of Guilford (Greensboro) - joined 1995
- Nursing Association of the Republic of Moldova (partner)
Beyond the Office
Medical mission work in Romania (1999)
Medical mission work in Brazil (pre-1995)
Founded and led North Carolina-Moldova Nursing Collaborative
Dental care missions to Moldova (ongoing since 2000)
Adjunct professor at University of North Carolina School of Dentistry
Fundraising and recruitment for international nursing education projects
Joined Rotary after seeing its work during a medical mission to Brazil
Initially did not know where Moldova was when first asked to visit in 1999
Recruited a nurse patient in his dental chair in 2006 who became a key team member
Wife provided him advice to work effectively with nurses: 'keep your mouth shut, and they'll take charge'
Provider information is sourced from the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) maintained by CMS. Information may not reflect the most current data. Providers can claim their profile to update and verify their details.