Our Patients Say It Best

We’re incredibly grateful when patients take the time to leave us reviews. Whether it’s a quick Google comment or a heartfelt social media post, your feedback means the world to us—and helps others find the care they need. Here are a few recent comments that made us smile: “All I can say is AWESOME!” –...

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Dental Implants in Just One Day? We’ve Been Doing That for Decades

You’ve probably seen the ads: “New teeth in one day!” Sounds revolutionary, right? But here’s the truth—this isn’t new. At South Florida Center for Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, we’ve been offering same-day dental implant solutions for decades. In fact, we trademarked the phrase “TeethToday” nearly 25 years ago to describe our approach to immediate loading,...

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Gum Disease and Your Heart: A Vital Connection

At South Florida Center for Dental Implants and Periodontics, we’ve spent over six decades perfecting the art of gum health. May is Blood Pressure Awareness and American Stroke Month, making it the perfect time to highlight a critical truth: your gum health affects your whole body. Research shows that gum disease (periodontitis) is linked to...

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Dr. Lily Aranguren and the Future of Digital Dentistry

For over 60 years, South Florida Center for Dental Implants and Periodontics has been a leader in periodontal and implant dentistry, blending cutting-edge technology with personalized, compassionate care. Our commitment to innovation ensures you receive the highest standard of treatment in a warm, friendly environment—just as Dr. Liliana “Lily” Aranguren embodies in her approach to...

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Can You Tell It’s a Dental Implant? (Spoiler: No!)

A common question we hear: “Will my dental implant look real?” When done by our experts, the answer is a confident yes. At South Florida Center for Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, we design each implant to blend perfectly with your natural smile. The implant post anchors securely into your jawbone, while the visible part (the...

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New Case Study: Perfecting Smile Zone Implants

And here’s yet another example of how our doctors not only provide top-tier care—they share their expertise with the world. Recently, Drs. Jeffrey Ganeles, Frederic Norkin, and Liliana Aranguren published a case study in the International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, a leading journal in periodontal, implant restorative dentistry. Their work highlights how to...

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Dr. Ganeles Earns Prestigious Top-Cited Paper Award

We’re proud to announce that Dr. Jeffrey Ganeles, one of our expert periodontists, was honored with a “Top-Cited Article” award from Wiley, a renowned academic publisher. Dr. Ganeles collaborated with an international team on a case study focused on assessing the risks and success of treating gum and bone damage caused by severe gum disease...

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Smarter Detection With This New AI Dental Diagnostic Tool

Sometimes small vertical cracks in teeth are hard to identify, even with the latest digital x-ray technology. Until now. Welcome to the world of InnerView, a handheld device that we’re currently implementing for use here at South Florida Center for Periodontics & Implant Dentistry. With this tool we can simply and lightly touch a tooth...

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New Case Study: Perfecting Smile Zone Implants

Our doctors don’t just provide top-tier care—they share their expertise with the world. Recently, Drs. Jeffrey Ganeles, Frederic Norkin, and Liliana Aranguren published a case study in the International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, a leading journal in periodontal, implant restorative dentistry. Their work highlights how to achieve stunning, natural-looking results with implants in...

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Hate to Floss? Even Once a Week May be Helpful

We’d love you to floss once each day. But a new study by the American Heart Association say that flossing even just once weekly may still help lower your risk for strokes or atrial fibrillation (AFib -an irregular heart rhythm). The study included more than 6,000 individuals who were surveyed regarding their home use of...

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