Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
Adjunct Professor, University of North Carolina School of Dentistry
Attending Faculty, Carolinas Medical Center General Practice Residency
Charlotte, North Carolina
Professional Profile
Dr. Eric N. Kerr is a board-certified periodontist in private practice in Charlotte, North Carolina, with expertise in periodontology, implant therapy, regenerative procedures, mucogingival surgery, and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
He maintains active academic appointments as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Periodontology at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry and as Attending Faculty in the General Practice Residency at Carolinas Medical Center.
Dr. Kerr has lectured to dentists, dental hygienists, specialists, study clubs, and professional organizations on topics including implant therapy, bone augmentation, nonsurgical periodontal therapy, regenerative techniques, and management of surgical complications.
His clinical and research interests include implant outcomes, periodontal regeneration, mucogingival therapy, ridge preservation, and evidence-based surgical treatment.
Education and Advanced Training
University of North Carolina School of Dentistry
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), With Honors
2004
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Certificate in Periodontics
2007
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
2007
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science
Minors: Humanities, Zoology
1999
Academic Appointments
Adjunct Professor
Department of Periodontology
University of North Carolina School of Dentistry
2007–2011; 2016–Present
Attending Faculty and Lecturer
General Practice Residency
Carolinas Medical Center
2007–Present
Board Certification
Diplomate
American Board of Periodontology
Selected Research and Publications
Additional Peer-Reviewed Publications
Author/co-author of peer-reviewed publications in:
- Implant therapy and inter-implant distance outcomes
- Connective tissue grafting and rhPDGF applications
- Ridge preservation and extraction healing
- Ultrasound effects on post-extraction bone dimensional changes
Selected Publications
Kerr EN, Mealey BL, et al.
The effect of ultrasound on bone dimensional changes following extraction: A pilot study.
Journal of Periodontology.
Rubins RP, Tolmie PN, Corsig KT, Kerr EN, Kim DM.
Subepithelial connective tissue graft with growth factor for treatment of maxillary gingival recession defects.
International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry.
Rubins RP, Tolmie PN, Corsig KT, Kerr EN, Kim DM.
Subepithelial connective tissue graft with purified rhPDGF-BB for the treatment of mandibular recession defects: A consecutive case series.
International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry.
Kim DM, Nevins M, Leziy S, Kerr EN, et al.
Platform-switched laser-microchannel implants in limited inter-implant distance.
International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry.
Nevins M, Capetta E, Horning C, Kerr E, et al.
Osseointegration Foundation Charity Overdenture Program Study.
International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry.
Nevins M, Chen CY, Kerr E, Mendoza-Azpur G, Isola G, Soto CP, Stacchi C, Lombardi T, Kim D, Rocchietta I.
Comparison of a Novel Sonic Toothbrush to Manual Brushing on Plaque Control and Gingival Inflammation: A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial.
International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry.
Chen CY, Romanos G, Chung J, Kerr E, et al.
Osseointegration Foundation Charity Overdenture Program Study: Part 2.
International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry.
Honors and Distinctions
- Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
- Kramer Scholar Award for Excellence
- Charlotte’s Best Dentists (2008-present)
- John F. Prichard Graduate Research Competition Award
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society
- Quintessence Award for Periodontology
Professional Leadership
President
Charlotte Dental Society
Board Member
Charlotte Dental Society
Committee Member
American Academy of Periodontology Task Force for Outreach
Co-Founder
Charlotte Dental Hygiene Study Club
Selected Lecture Topics
Dr. Kerr lectures on:
- Implant treatment planning and surgical decision making
- Nonsurgical periodontal therapy
- Diagnosis and classification of periodontal disease
- Ridge augmentation and regenerative procedures
- Soft tissue grafting and mucogingival surgery
- Antimicrobial therapy in the management of periodontitis
- Management of implant and surgical complications
- 3-dimensional imaging in implant therapy
- Bone augmentation techniques
- Periodontal therapy in interdisciplinary care
Representative Invited Presentations
3-Dimensional Imaging in Dental Implant Therapy
Management of Postoperative Complications Associated with Bone Regenerative Techniques
Bone Augmentation Therapy
Surgical Management of Periodontitis
The Effects of Ultrasound on Post-Extraction Healing
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Periodontology
Academy of Osseointegration
American Dental Association
North Carolina Society of Periodontists
North Carolina Dental Society
Charlotte Dental Society
