| Christopher j. van Kesteren, DDS, MS | ||
| Professional Profile | ||
| 2008 – present | NorthStatePerio 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 – 2000 | U.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.
