Dr. Stephen B Towns, D.D.S.

Periodontics

NPI: 1790864445

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Contact Information

Address

508 INDIANA AVE
Indianapolis, IN 46202

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Fax

(317) 269-0405

Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Patient Rating

4.0/ 5.0(4 reviews)
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About This Provider

Dr. Stephen Towns is a board-certified periodontist with 20 years of experience helping patients in Indianapolis maintain healthy gums and teeth. He graduated from the University of Illinois School of Dentistry and earned a special certificate in periodontics, and he teaches future dentists at three universities as an assistant clinical professor. Dr. Towns has been recognized multiple times as one of Indianapolis's top dentists and has received national awards for his excellent teaching and mentoring in his field. He is actively involved in professional organizations, including serving as a past president of the National Dental Association, and he is now accepting new patients.

Specialties

  • 1
    PeriodonticsPrimary

    Treatment of gum disease and dental implants

Education & Training

  • University of Illinois School of Dentistry (DDS)
  • Certificate in Periodontics

Credential: D.D.S.

NPI registered: 11/03/2006

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Areas of Focus

Periodontics

Professional Memberships

  • National Dental Association (past president)
  • American Academy of Periodontics (global diversity committee member)
  • Indianapolis District Dental Society (board member)

Awards & Recognition

  • School of Dentistry Honorary Member Award (2015)
  • Outstanding Teaching & Mentoring in Periodontics Award from the American Academy of Periodontology (2010)
  • Indianapolis Magazine's Top Dentists (multiple years)

Beyond the Office

Assistant clinical professor of periodontics at University of Illinois

Assistant clinical professor of periodontics at Meharry Medical College

Assistant clinical professor at Indiana University School of Dentistry

Board member of Indianapolis Zoo

Board member of Indianapolis District Dental Society

Past president of Historic Meridian Park Neighborhood Association

Former member of Illinois State Board of Dentistry

Former member of Central Regional Dental Testing Service

Former member of Northeast Regional Board

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