Dr. Maureen H. Lefkoff D.D.S.
Periodontist | Periodontics
8600 Snowden River Parkway Suite 204 Columbia Maryland, 21045About
Dr. Maureen Lefkoff practices Periodontics in Columbia, Maryland. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Dr. Lefkoff 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. Lefkoff provides are scaling and root planing and root surface debridement.
Education and Training
West Virginia University
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking on Occasion for Peers, her Community, and Patient Groups -
Awards
- America's Top Dentists, Consumer Research Council of America, 2009-2014
- Baltimore's Top Dentists, Baltimore Magazine, 2012
Professional Memberships
- Member Maryland State Dental Association
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Periodontology, American College of Dentists, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, American Dental Association, Maryland State Dental Association, Howard County Dental Association, SimPlant Academy
What do you attribute your success to?
Paying Meticulous Attention to Details and Being Very Empathetic to her Patient's Needs
Hobbies / Sports
- Spending Time with Husband and Daughter
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