Meet Dr. Margolin

photo of dr. margolin Mark D. Margolin, DDS

Periodontist & Dental Implantologist

  • Voted "Texas Best Periodontist / Implantologist"

Dr. Margolin received his undergraduate degree from the George Washington University and his doctorate of dental surgery from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He completed a three-year residency specializing in periodontics and dental implants at the Oregon Health Sciences University where he served as chief resident during his final two years. Dr. Mark Achieved the status of diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology in 2005, a verification of expert status in the field.

Dr. Mark has devoted significant time in teaching and research. He was an assistant professor of periodontology at the Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dental Medicine from 2000-2003. Prior to his dental training, Dr. Mark worked in cardiovascular research at the North Shore University Hospital Biomedical Research Center. He contributed to bioengineering research, which led to the development of medical devices still in use in cardiovascular bypass surgery today. During his dental training, Dr. Mark did cellular research in a skin bank and grew skin grafts for burn victims. Dr. Mark continued his research during his hospital residency, concentrating on bone growth factors and sinus augmentation surgery. His research has been published in several peer-reviewed scientific journals, and he was recognized for his efforts by being awarded the Quintessence Award for Student Research in 1994 and The California Society of Periodontists Award for Research in the Field of Dental Implantology in 1997. He also won the Northeast Society of Periodontists Student Periodontology Award in 1994.

Dr. Mark is an active member of the Dallas County Dental Society, serving on the membership development committee. He has been elected to the Dallas County peer review committee, as well.

Dr. Mark provides services for all aspects of periodontal therapy and dental implantology, but he has a particular interest in the field of esthetic periodontal plastic surgery. He has given numerous seminars on this topic, teaching esthetic dental surgery to other dentists. He has been a sponsored speaker for biomedical and dental implant companies and has been a featured speaker at the Southwest Dental Conference.

Dr. Mark lives in the Dallas Park Cities with wife Melissa, son Cole, and daughter Cate. When not working, he often takes his children to the park for some quality family time. Dr. Mark also enjoys playing indoor soccer, cooking, reading, photography, and traveling.

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