Meet Your Periodontist
Meet Your Periodontist
Dr. Maria Cristina Sepúlveda
Dr. Maria Cristina Sepúlveda
Dr. Maria Cristina Sepúlveda
Dr. Maria Cristina Sepúlveda
Periodontics Specialist · Certified by the American Board
Periodontics Specialist · Certified by the American Board
Specialist in gums and advanced implantology.
Specialist in gums and advanced implantology.
Specialist in gums and advanced implantology.
Specialist in gums and advanced implantology.
I am Dr. María Cristina Sepúlveda, a specialist in gums and implants. After training at the Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine and completing my residency in Periodontics at Nova Southeastern University in Florida, I returned to my island with a clear purpose: to offer advanced treatments with a human and personalized approach.
I am Dr. María Cristina Sepúlveda, a specialist in gums and implants. After training at the Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine and completing my residency in Periodontics at Nova Southeastern University in Florida, I returned to my island with a clear purpose: to offer advanced treatments with a human and personalized approach.
I am Dr. María Cristina Sepúlveda, a specialist in gums and implants. After training at the Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine and completing my residency in Periodontics at Nova Southeastern University in Florida, I returned to my island with a clear purpose: to offer advanced treatments with a human and personalized approach.
Academic background and professional experience
Academic background and professional experience
Academic background and professional experience
I began my dental studies at the Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine, where I discovered my passion for periodontics and the profound impact it has on people's overall health.
I began my dental studies at the Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine, where I discovered my passion for periodontics and the profound impact it has on people's overall health.
Later, I decided to continue my preparation in the Periodontics residency at Nova Southeastern University, in Florida, where I honed my skills in advanced gum treatments, implants and periodontal surgery.
Later, I decided to continue my preparation in the Periodontics residency at Nova Southeastern University, in Florida, where I honed my skills in advanced gum treatments, implants and periodontal surgery.
Today, as a Board Certified periodontist and an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology, my commitment is to put that knowledge and experience at the service of every patient in Puerto Rico.
Today, as a Board Certified periodontist and an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology, my commitment is to put that knowledge and experience at the service of every patient in Puerto Rico.
More than treatments, a relationship of trust.
More than treatments, a relationship of trust.
More than treatments, a relationship of trust.
More than treatments, a relationship of trust.
Personalized and empathetic attention
Personalized and empathetic attention
Board Certified Certification in Periodontics
Board Certified Certification in Periodontics
Use of modern technology as a periodontal laser
Use of modern technology as a periodontal laser
Use of modern technology as a periodontal laser
Prevention and education as a central part of care
Prevention and education as central part of care
Prevention and education as central part of care
Prevention and education as a central part of care
Get to know me outside the clinic
Get to know me outside the clinic
Get to know me outside the clinic
I am an active person and I am passionate about outdoor sports such as tennis, beach tennis, pickleball and running. I also enjoy the gym, traveling and discovering new places. My favorite corner will always be the beach, where I recharge my batteries and connect with what inspires me the most.
I am an active person and I am passionate about outdoor sports such as tennis, beach tennis, pickleball and running. I also enjoy the gym, traveling and discovering new places. My favorite corner will always be the beach, where I recharge my batteries and connect with what inspires me the most.
I am an active person and I am passionate about outdoor sports such as tennis, beach tennis, pickleball and running. I also enjoy the gym, traveling and discovering new places. My favorite corner will always be the beach, where I recharge my batteries and connect with what inspires me the most.
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