Thomas A. Copulos DDS, PA, Periodontist
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Thomas A. Copulos DDS, PA

Periodontist | Periodontics

1000 Nw 9th Ct Suite 106 Boca Raton FL, 33486

About

Dr. Thomas Copulos practices Periodontics in Boca Raton, FL. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Dr. Copulos has expertise in the treatment of oral inflammation and often treats problematic periodontal cases, such as those with severe gum disease or a complex medical history. Some treatments that Dr. Copulos provides are non-surgical and surgical treatments, dental implants gum grafting and bone grafting. 

Education and Training

University of Florida Certificate in Periodontics 1992

Case Western Reserve School of Dentistry D.D.S.

Board Certification

American Board of Periodontology

Provider Details

Male Spanish, Greek
Thomas A. Copulos DDS, PA
Thomas A. Copulos DDS, PA's Expert Contributions
  • Will a periodontist help stop my gums from bleeding?

    First your technique may need to be evaluated. Most tend to floss by a snap-in, snap-out method. This removes plaque that can cause caries but not improve the health of your gums. Wrapping the floss along side of the tooth and scrubbing up and down is a better technique for bleeding gums. BUT be careful! I have seen some patients who feel they are wrapping the floss actually cut the gum as they floss causing the gums to bleed pretty badly every time. An exam by either a periodontist or dentist can determine if you are traumatizing your gums or require professional care. READ MORE

  • Are there any home remedies to treat gingivitis?

    Brush, floss properly and rinse with an proper mouthwash. Bleeding gums, or gingivitis is caused by an accumulation of bacteria around the tooth and gums. This bacteria, called plaque, if left alone will create swollen gums that bleed easily. Removing the plaque frequently, at home and by your dentist, will prevent or reverse gingivitis. READ MORE

  • Can periodontal disease be reversed?

    Periodontal disease is the most advanced form of gum disease. It is when you lose the supporting bone around your teeth. Unfortunately, this loss of bone is irreversible. This requires a periodontist to treat and re-establish a healthy mouth. READ MORE

  • What is the treatment for periodontitis?

    Typically, diagnosis begins with a comprehensive periodontal exam and a full mouth series of X-rays. From this a periodontist can determine the severity of the disease and the best course of treatment. Typically, the first phase begins with controlling the factors that led to periodontitis, like scaling and root planing, oral hygiene instructions and controlling the bite forces. If there is no improvement, surgical intervention maybe necessary to prevent further loss of supporting bone around the teeth. There are multiple options for surgical therapy which a specialist can discuss with you. READ MORE

  • Are there early signs and symptoms of periodontal problems?

    The initial signs are redness and bleeding of gums, gingivitis. This is a completely reversible disease if treated early. To prevent gingivitis, proper brushing and flossing is the best way. Your dentist, hygienist or periodontist can instruct you on the best technique for your mouth. READ MORE

  • Is gum disease possible in a 3 year old?

    No but it could be her mouth drying out at night because she sleeps with her mouth open. This should best be handled by a pediatric dentist, a specialist in children's dentistry. READ MORE

  • Can gum bleeding in a diabetic patient get serious?

    Bleeding gums is very common however, when combined with diabetes could be a sign of a more severe dental problem. It is important for you to see a periodontist for an evaluation. READ MORE

  • Dentures have caused gum injury. What can I do?

    You may have developed a denture sore spot where the denture is rubbing against the tissue. It’s an easy fix. See your dentist for an adjustment. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Dental Implants, Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique for Gum Recession

Treatments

  • Flap Surgery
  • Bone Grafts
  • Gum Grafts
  • Crown Lengthening
  • Scaling And Root Planing
  • Periodontal Maintenance
  • Laser Therapy
  • Protective Dental Sealants
  • Cone Beam X-rays
  • Dental Implants
  • Bridges & Dentures

Professional Memberships

  • Board Certified American Board of Periodontology 
  • Professional Member Florida Association of Periodontists 
  • Professional Member American Academy of Periodontology 
  • Professional Member American Dental Association 

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Dental Lifeline Network

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Periodontology, Florida Association of Periodontists, American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Listening to patients desires on how they want to achieve a healthy and properly functioning dentition. Then creating a personalized treatment plan in coordination with their restorative dentist to achieve that goal.

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Greece

Hobbies / Sports

  • Coach Volleyball, Mentor College Students who want to become Dentists

Favorite professional publications

  • International Journal of Periodontics and Dental Research

Thomas A. Copulos DDS, PA's Practice location

Thomas A. Copulos DDS, PA

1000 Nw 9th Ct Suite 106 -
Boca Raton, FL 33486
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New patients: 561-763-1066, 516-706-3562, 561-338-7115
Fax: 561-338-7197

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Get to know Periodontist Dr. Thomas A. Copulos, who serves patients in Boca Raton, Florida.

Combining expert training and a high level of dedication, Dr. Copulos is a skilled periodontist offering the very best dental care at his private dental practice – Thomas A. Copulos, D.D.S., P.A. – in Boca Raton, Florida. He takes a holistic approach to patient care and designs custom comprehensive treatment plans for his patients. His clinical interests include dental implants, surgical and non-surgical periodontal therapy, and bone grafting for dental implants.

With dental health as a top priority, he and his staff are dedicated to staying up to date with the latest technologies and ensuring a clean and calming environment. In doing so, they strive to help each patient achieve the smile they have always wanted with surgical and non-surgical procedures, as necessary. Patients have excellent things to say about them, one stating “Dr. Copulous and his office staff are top-notch. The appointment was scheduled within a day with a prompt and courteous follow-up from the receptionist. After a thorough cleaning, consultation on my overall oral health, also a referral to a general dentist, I was all set. Very well done, all of you. I am very grateful for your service.”

Trained to perform everything from dental implants to soft tissue grafting, Dr. Copulos can also be found on staff at Jupiter Dental Group. Recognized as one of the pillars of the dental practice since 1992, he has been repairing smiles and restoring hope for more than 20 years. 

A past president of the Florida Association of Periodontists, he remains a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, the American Dental Association, and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics.

Since the eighth grade, Dr. Copulos wanted to be a dentist. His personal experience with orthodontics and oral surgery sparked his interest. He focused his education, at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, towards going to the Case School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.

In dental school, he was at the top of his class and received many honors for research. One of his professors approached him and suggested that he would make a great periodontist. Dr. Copulos worked as a general dentist in his hometown of Miami for two years, and then applied for a Periodontal Residency program. He was accepted at the University of Florida College of Dentistry and completed his residency in 1992. He started practicing in Boca Raton and opened his own office in 1995. 

That same year, he earned board certification in periodontics and dental implants through the American Board of Periodontology, an organization that serves the public and the dental profession by administering the board certification process for experts in the dental specialty of periodontics. Additionally, he was voted as one of the Top Periodontists in Boca Raton by Boca Life Magazine in 2011 and nominated as one of the Top Dentists in Boca Raton by the Sun-Sentinel.

Periodontology is the specialty of dentistry that studies supporting structures of teeth, as well as diseases and conditions that affect them. A periodontist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. They are familiar with the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating periodontal disease and are trained in cosmetic periodontal procedures and grafting procedures to rebuild lost bone and gum tissue.

An enthusiastic amateur photographer who is fluent in Greek, Dr. Copulos enjoys nothing more than spending time with his wife and four children when he is not practicing dentistry. 

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