Dr. Richard D. Knowlton DMD, MAGD, FADI
Dentist
102 West High Street Elizabethtown Pennsylvania, 17022About
Richard D. Knowlton, DMD, MAGD, FADI, is a dentist with his own private practice, Knowlton Dental Associates in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. With over 32 years of experience, he specializes in general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, sports dentistry, restorative dentistry and implants. Dr. Knowlton was educated at Temple University and then went on to complete a fellowship at the Academy of General Dentistry. Having completed more than 2,100 hours of education above his doctorate, he was awarded the Life-Long Learning and Service Recognition Award by the Academy of General Dentistry. Additionally, Dr. Knowlton is an active member of the American Dental Association, the American College of Dentists, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry, the International Academy of Sports Dentistry and is the co-director of PEAK Continuing Education.
Education and Training
Bachelor Degree at Pennsylvania State University
DMD at Temple University - Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
Board Certification
American Board of General Dentistry
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local and Regional Public Speaking -
Awards
- Life Long Learning and Service Recognition Award x2- Only 1% of Dentists in the US Receive this Honor
Fellowships
- Academy of General Dentistry- 1998
Professional Society Memberships
- Academy of General Dentistry, American College of Dentists, Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry, Co-Director of PEAK Education & Training- Dental Continuing Education
What do you attribute your success to?
- Commitment to excellence, life-long commitment to continuing education and a passion for the field and patient care.
Hobbies / Sports
- Family, Friends, Traveling, Outdoors
Favorite professional publications
- All major dental publications and research
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