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Twin Cities Periodontics

Lenox★ 4.9 (670 reviews)✓ Accepting new patients

3555 Louisiana Ave S, St Louis Park, Minnesota, 55426

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Specialized periodontal and dental implant practice in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, offering comprehensive gum disease treatment, cosmetic periodontics, and implant dentistry with a team of board-certified periodontists committed to patient education and comfort.

Details

Phone: (952) 935-9009

Website: http://www.twincitiesperio.com/

Languages: EnglishSpanishFrenchArabic

Services

Cosmetic

  • Esthetic Crown Lengthening & Gingival Contouring — Cosmetic periodontal procedures to enhance tooth and smile esthetics

Implants

  • Dental Implants — Single tooth replacement, multiple tooth replacement, implant-retained dentures and bridges, with 20+ years of experience

Oral Surgery

  • Bone Grafting — Advanced bone grafting techniques to preserve jaw bone and enable dental implant placement
  • Ridge Augmentation — Bone regeneration therapy to augment jaw bone
  • Sinus Lift for Implants — Sinus augmentation procedure for implant preparation

Periodontics

  • Functional Crown Lengthening — Crown lengthening to restore optimal function
  • Gum Disease Treatment — Diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease including traditional periodontal therapy and periodontal maintenance
  • Periodontal Maintenance — Long-term maintenance of periodontal health
  • Soft Tissue Grafting — Gum tissue augmentation procedures to restore and maintain gum health
  • Surgically-Accelerated Orthodontic Treatment — Wilckodontics technique combining periodontal surgery with orthodontics
  • Tooth Exposure for Orthodontics — Surgical exposure of impacted teeth to facilitate orthodontic treatment

Sedation

  • Conscious Sedation — IV and oral conscious sedation options for patient comfort

Team

Anthony J. Skinner (D.D.S.), Periodontist
Specialist in periodontics with expertise in cosmetic periodontal treatment, bone regenerative therapy, dental implants, gum tissue augmentation, and conscious sedation. Fluent in Spanish and French. Active in multiple study clubs and professional organizations.
Nicholas P. Lowe (D.D.S.), Periodontist
Periodontist with training in soft tissue grafting, dental implants, and bone grafting. Instructor at University of Minnesota Dental School and Minneapolis Veterans Administration. Emphasizes patient education and communication with referring dentists.
Shahir Malek (B.D.S., M.S.D., Diplomate American Board of Periodontology), Periodontist
Diplomate of American Board of Periodontology with expertise in cosmetic periodontics, soft tissue and bone grafting, ridge augmentation, IV sedation, and implant surgery. Fluent in French and Arabic.
Donald Lareau (D.D.S., M.S.), Periodontist
Experienced periodontist with expertise in comprehensive evaluation, bite and TMJ analysis, bone augmentation, implant dentistry with cosmetic emphasis, and various periodontal therapies. Leads Spear Study Club and has extensive continuing education and publication record.
Katherine Smith (D.D.S., M.S., Diplomate American Board of Periodontology), Periodontist
Diplomate of American Board of Periodontology with expertise in soft tissue grafting, esthetic periodontal surgery, dental implants, extractions, bone grafting, Wilckodontics, and conscious sedation. Committed to patient education and systemic health goals.
Hatem Alassy (D.D.S., M.S.), Periodontist
Periodontist trained in implant surgery, soft tissue grafting, pocket reduction surgery, ridge augmentation, sinus augmentation, All-on-X, and conscious sedation. General dentistry background since 2004 including restorative instruction at University of Minnesota. Fellowship award from Academy of General Dentistry (2019). Prioritizes patient comfort and personalized care.

What patients say

Vibe: professional

All 15 reviews are 5-star ratings expressing exceptional satisfaction with Twin Cities Periodontics. Reviewers consistently praise the clinical expertise, gentle care, and compassionate communication of dentists (Malek, Lowe, Smith, Lareau, Alassy) and hygienists (Abby), along with warm and efficient front desk staff. Patients—including those with complex cases, anxiety, and long-standing dental issues—report feeling heard, comfortable, and confident in their treatment.

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