About

Dr. Mark Cohen received his advanced training in Periodontics & Dental Implants at the University of California, Los Angeles, during an era where biology and technology converged and an exciting new periodontal profession was born. In this era, dental implants, biologics (healing proteins) that grow new healthy gum and bone, and dental lasers that eliminate periodontal (gum) disease in a minimally invasive procedure were developed and flourished.

Dr. Cohen has treated thousands of patients for periodontal disease, gum recession, rebuilding lost jawbone, and has placed over 6,000 dental implants in the years since his residency at UCLA.

Dr. Cohen is a pioneer in laser periodontal therapy in conjunction with biologics (healing proteins) to eliminate bacterial infection in the gums and to restore new attachment of the gum to the teeth roots and jawbone. Dr. Cohen has lectured to the Academy of Laser Dentistry at their annual national meeting on lasers and the use of biologics in regard to periodontal (gum) disease. Dr. Cohen serves as an expert witness in laser periodontal legal cases on a national level.

Dr. Cohen places dental implants in complex cases requiring rebuilding of the jawbone and gum tissue. Dr. Cohen is recognized as a leader in the dental implant arena and has lectured on implants nationally and recently spoke to the Korean American Dental Society on a new and improved implant design.

Dr. Cohen has been repairing gum recession and the bone underneath the recession with state-of-the-art biologics. Patients are truly amazed when they see their long-looking, unsightly tooth roots returned to their pre-diseased appearance. Their repaired gums are now covered with healthy, pink gum tissue. The new tissues are healthier than even the original tissues.

In addition, Dr. Cohen has advanced the art of repairing gum recession with the Pinhole Surgical Technique.

Dr. Cohen is certified as a Wilckodontics Specialist. A Wilckodontics Specialist is trained to assist the orthodontist (braces) in aligning the teeth in 3–8 months rather than the standard 12–24 months. Dr. Cohen performs procedures that allow this rapid orthodontic movement while also building up the gum and bone in the same procedure. Dr. Cohen’s motto for patients receiving Wilckodontics is 3X faster braces and 3X stronger teeth at the conclusion of orthodontic treatment.

• Completed undergraduate studies, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
• Received Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
• U.S. Air Force, McChord AFB, Tacoma, Washington — Captain in the USAF active duty as a restorative dentist
• Participated as a Boy Scoutmaster for mentally challenged young men while serving in the Air Force
• Cosmetic dentist in private practice, Tel Aviv, Israel
• Lecturer in operative (restorative) dentistry, University of Tel Aviv School of Dentistry
• Resident, University of California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California, Department of Periodontics
• Private practice in periodontics and dental implants in metro Los Angeles: three locations
• Continuing education in dental lasers, dental implants, gum and bone regeneration, Wilckodontics
• Lectures on implants and dental lasers to national societies
• Expert witness as a dental laser expert nationally
• One beautiful daughter, Amanda, who makes life sweeter and more challenging
• Loves live music, recorded music, fitness, healthy foods, and evolving techniques for the periodontal profession