Editor’s Note: Dr. Lisa Turner is board certified in Periodontology and Dental Implant Dentistry. She owns Venice Periodontics and Implant Dentistry located at 1990 S. Tamiami Trail. Please call 941-497-5591. Learn more at VenicePeriodontics.com.
Dr. Turner, what is periodontics and why is it important to dental health? Periodontics involves the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases and oral inflammation. It also involves the placement, maintenance, and repair of dental implants. It’s important because our jawbone and gums are the foundation of optimum dental health. Excellent periodontal care benefits the functionality of our teeth and that includes our smile esthetics. More than 80 percent of adults are affected by some form of periodontal disease during their lifetime. Unfortunately, only a small percentage with moderate to severe gum disease pursue treatment, leading to unnecessary tooth loss.
Please summarize your credentials and formal education. I’m Board-Certified in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery. I’m originally from Richmond, Virginia, and I completed my undergraduate and graduate studies at Old Dominion University. I earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery at VCU School of Dentistry, and afterward completed a 3-year surgical residency in Periodontics at VCU.
What can you share about your new office on Tamiami Trail? We’re excited to have opened at our new location on US 41 in Venice. We have spacious and convenient parking, a comfortable reception area with refreshments available and cutting-edge technology and dental equipment. We look forward to welcoming you to Periodise!
What are some of the conditions you treat and tools you use as part of your practice? We provide all forms of periodontal treatment, including dental implants, deep cleaning with scaling and root planning (removes hardened plaque below the gumline), pocket depth reduction surgery, guided tissue regeneration to support dental implants, bruxism treatment, cosmetic care, and oral cancer screenings. We use well-established protocols for supporting our patients and that includes traditional surgery and the use of laser technology (LANAP) for treatment and regeneration of soft tissue and bone. We have some before and after photos on our website showing the visual impact of our treatment support. Our entire team is dedicated to helping each of our patients achieve positive results in a friendly and attentive office setting.
What brought you and your family to Venice and what are some of your other interests? The opportunity to purchase this practicebrought us to the area and we couldn’t be any happier. Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Jerry, and our three children. Together, we enjoy kayaking, boating, fishing, golfing, and exploring.
