Education
MBA - Millsaps College, 2005
MS - University of Maryland, 1991
Certificate in Periodontics - University of Maryland, 1986
GPR - Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 1981
DMD - University of Pennsylvania, 1980
BA - The Johns Hopkins University, 1976
Board Certificates
American Board of Periodontology, 1992
Society Memberships
American Dental Association
American Academy of Periodontology
American Dental Education Association
Pierre Fauchard Academy
Health Volunteers Overseas
Academy of Dentistry International
Omicron Kappa Upsilon
International College of Dentists
American College of Dentists
Teaching Areas
Predoctoral education, primarily advanced and surgical periodontal therapy. He recently reorganized the practice management curriculum at the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry. Annually presents several continuing education courses for general dentists, dental hygienists, and periodontists.
Research Areas
Inflammatory cytokines.
Clinical Interests
Aesthetic periodontics-periodontal plastic surgery and regeneration implants
Biographical Information
Born in New York City and raised on Long Island B.A. The Johns Hopkins University, 1976 D.M.D. University of Pennsylvania, 1980 Certificate- General Practice Residency, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 1981 Certificate- Periodontics- University of Maryland, 1986 M.S.- University of Maryland, 1991, Diplomate- American Board of Periodontology, 1992 MBA, Millsaps College, 2005. Involved in full-time dental education since 1981. Founder and director emeritus of the Dominican Dental Mission Project- 1982-present. Recipient- President's Volunteer Action Award from President George H.W. Bush, 1991, Recipient- Daily Points of Light Award, President George W. Bush, 2001. Co-author, Manual of Clinical Periodontics, 3rd Edition, Lexi Comp. Married to Dr. Cheryl L. Serio, 2 children- Andrew and Grace.
