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ABOUT US

We are a specialty dental practice in Ocean Beach. We provide a wide range of dental services,  with emphasis on Periodontal Therapy treatments such as implants, gingival grafting,  LANAP, scaling, root planing and much more. 

 

As a Board Certified Periodontist, Dr. Graham has made it her mission to provide the best care for each and every individual seeking any type of periodontal care.

Dr. Graham has been joined by fellow periodontist Dr. Megan Smith in April 2023.  

 

Located in the heart of Ocean Beach, just blocks from the Ocean Beach Pier and tide pools, we provide a professional, full service dental experience in a relaxing environment.  

 

VISION STATEMENT 

We provide excellent dental care, outstanding customer service and a positive experience. 

CORE VALUES

  1. Integrity

  2. Teamwork 

  3. Open communication

  4. Practice kindness and understanding towards patients and one another

  5. Be productive and efficient, while providing optimal patient care

ABOUT PERIODONTAL DISEASE

If your gums are unusually tender and red or if flossing causes your gums to swell and bleed, you may be suffering from Periodontal Disease (gum disease).

 

This is quite common - three out of four adults are diagnosed with periodontal disease each year. Nearly 70 percent of adult tooth loss can be attributed to gum disease.  Periodontal disease can be caused be the lack of oral care, or it can also be hereditary

 

Periodontal disease is caused by an excessive build-up of bacterial plaque on the teeth. As the plaque hardens, toxins are released from the bacteria causing the gums (soft tissue) to become irritated. The soft tissue and bone that support the teeth become increasingly damaged with the progression of the disease. If left untreated, Periodontal disease can lead to more serious health issues.  It has also been linked to heart disease in women. 

 

Gum disease can be controlled if the appropriate treatment measures are taken in a timely manner. When the disease is in its early stages, we typically only need to remove plaque and calculus in and around the affected tooth/teeth. However, if the disease is advanced, surgical treatment by the Periodontist may be necessary. 

 

There are many new surgical and non-surgical treatments along with laser therapy that can minimize your discomfort. 

About Us

OUR SERVICES

Routine Exams

New Patient exams, yearly exams and multiple post operative check ups to maintain a healthy and healing environment after surgery.

For more information on new patient exams; click here

Dental Images

 

Full mouth series of dental radiographs, single tooth radiographs and intra-oral images to help diagnose any future treatment. 

Referring Dentists

 

You can refer a patient to us by downloading our referral form and emailing it to our office at obperio@gmail.com.

Please also  email any necessary patient

x-rays to us.

Emergency Dentistry

 

By providing an exam with Dr. Graham, dental radiographs and intra-oral images

Periodontal Therapy

 

  • LANAP (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure) Therapy

  • Implants

  • Osseous Surgery

  • Bone Grafting and Ridge Preservation

  • Soft Tissue Grafting

  • Sinus Lifts

  • Crown lengthening 

  • Extractions 

To download our post-operative care sheet; click here

Dental Hygiene

 

Providing scaling and root planing, routine periodontal maintenance; along with regular prophylactic recare. 

Additional Treatments

 

In addition to providing you with the best care, we also offer bite guards, night guards, teeth whitening

Our Services

20+

Years of Experience

1700+

Smiling  Clients

26

Master Certifications

6

Happy Staff

Our Team

OUR TEAM

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Dr. Edithann J. Graham

PERIODONTIST

As a Ocean Beach local, Dr. Graham provides a warm, stress free dental experience. She has served in the Air Force to be able to practice dentistry; and took it a step further and continued her education in San Antonio, Texas in their periodontal residency.  

Credentials

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Dr. Megan Smith

PERIODONTIST

Dr. Smith completed her dental education at Midwestern University-AZ and practice in Orange County. She decided to pursue a residency in Periodontics at University of Washington in Seattle where she developed expertise in treating periodontal disease, implantology, & hard/soft tissue grafting. She believes in establishing strong relationships based on trust, empathy, and effective communication. She enjoys outdoors activities like hiking, surfing, or anything near the water. As a big sports fan, football is her favorite season. She also enjoys hanging out with her dog Ozzie and 10 nieces/nephews. 

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Shannon McKinzie

Office Manager

Billing and Insurance

Shannon moved from Arizona in September of 2018 and resides in OB. She enjoys spending time with her three children, the beach, and exploring new areas around San Diego.

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Annel Moreno

Registered Dental Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Annel lives in Chula Vista. She is a bilingual dental assistant with over 15 years of experience. She is also a CPR/BLS instructor for the American Heart Association. She enjoys snowboarding in the winter and camping in the spring. She loves her 10 year-old cat Dexterina.

Taylor Goossens

Registered Dental Hygienist

Graduated from Southwestern College and was the Vice President of the Dental Hygiene Club. As a native San Diegan, she loves hiking, various sports, snowboarding, camping, and hiking.  She has made it her goal to educate and help maintain the health of our patients and has continued through achieving her masters degree in Educational Psychology while also teaching part-time at San Diego Mesa College and Southwestern College. 

Contact US

CONTACT US

Our Address

1806 Cable Street

San Diego, CA 92107

obperio@gmail.com \\ Tel: 619-226-4784 

Parking is provided for spaces behind

the building and is FREE for 2 hours.

Office Hours

Monday 8-5 pm

Tuesday 8-5 pm

Wednesday 8-12pm (office staff only)

Thursday 8-5 pm

 

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