Christopher j. van Kesteren, DDS, MS
Professional Profile
2008 – presentNorthStatePerio Partner, Periodontist (Charlotte, NC).  In private practice, treating patients with a variety of periodontal issues.  Treatments range from periodontal therapy, implants, bone grafting, and tissue grafting. Focused on providing excellent patient care through in-depth education focused on treatment overview with detailed illustrations of treatment and care timeline.  Provide treatment options with emphasis on multi-disciplinary care.  Communication with referring dentist paramount for ideal perio-restorative and patient buy-in.  Stand-by treatment to ensure patients are taken care of.
1995 – 2000U.S. air force (Separated as a captain) Personnel Officer. Bolling AFB D.C. and Randolph AFB San Antonio, TX Managed human resources support for active-duty members.  Separated as a Captain to attend dental school.
Education and Advanced Training
2009 – Present
2004 – 2007
Diplomate, american board of periodontology
UTHSCA – San antonio, tx Certificate in Periodontics and Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
2004 – 2000

1991 – 1995
UTHSCA – San antonio, tx Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) with Honors
United states Air Force Academy, colorado springs, co Cadet, Bachelor of Science in Biology
Honors and Distinctions

Diplomate, Americal Board of Periodontology (Board Certification)

Volunteer Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society

Charlotte’s Best Dentist (2010-present)

Professional Leadership

Central Piedmont Community College Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee Member 2014 – present

Founder, North Charlotte Dental Hygiene Study Club, 2008 – present

Academic Teaching

Volunteer Guest Lecturer, Charlotte GPR, Atrium Hospital, 2011 – present

Volunteer Guest Lecturer, Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte 2011 – present

Lecturer, North Charlotte Dental Hygiene Study Club, 2008 – present

Representative Invited Presentations

Esthetic Periodontal Therapy

Implant Planning and Health Guidelines

Implant Health and Disease Treatments

Immediate Implant and Provisionalization Techniques

Oral Pathology (Auto-Immune Diseases and Cancer)

Surgical Treatment of Periodontitis

Periodontal Disease Diagnosis and Prognosis 

Soft Tissue Management and Treatment

Perio-Restorative and Interdisciplinary Care

Perio-Endo and Perio-Orthodontic Interactions

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Periodontology

Academy of Osseointegration

American Dental Association

North Carolina Society

Charlotte Dental Society

Publication

van Kesteren C, Schoolfield J, West J, Oates T.  

A prospective randomized clinical study of changes in soft tissue position following immediate and delay implant placement.  

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants.