Periodontics
Diagnosis and treatment of gum disease in all its stages — from gingivitis through advanced periodontitis.
Dr. Filippo Cangini
Board-Certified Periodontist
Dr. Filippo Cangini is a board-certified periodontist. He graduated from the University of Siena in 1994, earned a Master of Oral Sciences from the University of Buffalo in 2000, and completed specialized training in periodontics and implant dentistry at the University of Rochester in 2011.
- 26 yrsExperience
- BoardCertified Periodontist
- 1994University of Siena, Italy
- 2011U. Rochester (Eastman Dental)
i. — Profile
A quick introduction.
Dr. Cangini brings over two decades of clinical and academic experience to Piedmont Dental by Design. His training spans three institutions and three specialties — general dentistry at the University of Rochester's Eastman Dental Center, periodontics at the same institution, and oral sciences at the University of Buffalo.
As a board-certified periodontist, his focus is on the gums and supporting structures of the teeth — gum disease treatment, gum and bone grafting, and the surgical placement of dental implants in close coordination with the rest of the practice.
ii. — Education
Where he trained.
- 1994Graduated from the University of Siena, Italy — Dental School.
- 2000Master of Oral Sciences from the University of Buffalo.
- 2006Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of Rochester, Eastman Dental Center, New York.
- 2011Certificate in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry from the University of Rochester, Eastman Dental Center.
iv. — Specialization
Areas of focus.
Implant dentistry
Surgical placement of dental implants, with complete planning coordinated with the restorative dentist.
Soft- and hard-tissue grafting
Gum grafting, bone grafting, and sinus augmentation to rebuild structures lost to disease or trauma.
v. — Affiliations
Professional memberships.
- Board-Certified Periodontist
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- California Dental Association (CDA)
— Trusted in the East Bay —
2024 & 2025
Best Esthetic Dentist
2025
Best Dental Practice
4.9 / 5
Google Reviews
30 years
Serving the East Bay
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