Kingwood Periodontics

Dr. Lewis C. Cummings, a Kingwood native and recipient of the Annual Student Award for outstanding achievement in Periodontics from the American Academy of Periodontology, graduated with honors from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School. He continued his education with a residency in periodontics at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Lincoln where he received advanced training in oral plastic surgery, hard tissue grafting, dental implants and completed a Masters of Science Degree in Oral Biology. In addition, Dr. Cummings has completed courses at the world renowned Misch International Implant Institute. While in Lincoln, Dr. Cummings participated in research on tissue engineering and now lectures nationally and internationally in this field. In conjuncton with lecturing, Dr. Cummings teaches advaced surgical courses on hard and soft tissue regenerative techniques for oral rehabiltation utilizing both dental implants and natural teeth. Currently, he maintains a progressive periodontal practice in Kingwood, Texas treating traditional periodontal disease with a special emphasis on minimally invasive techniques for oral rehabilitation and dental implant therapy. Additionally, he holds an associate clinical professor position at the University of Texas Dental School in Houston and is an instructor with the Center for Advanced Dental Education in Dallas, teaching advanced periodontal plastic surgical and dental implant procedures to dentists from around the world. Dr. Cummings and his staff work closely with your restortive dentists office to maximive the outcome of your routine and comprehensive rehabilative care. Working as an extension of their office we strive to provide you with the most comprehensive, cost-effectve, practial and predictable long-term solutions for all of your periodontal and implant needs. This is accomplished while utilizing the most comfortable and minimally invasive options available in dentistry today.

Dr. Kenneth W. Zammit has been successfully and compassionately treating all forms of periodontal (gum) disease in the Kingwood/Northeast Houston area since 1994. His practice and expertise has special emphasis on preserving and enhancing one's own natural dentition through a variety and/or combination of classic and the very latest of techniques available, including Laser Gum Surgery. His education began at the University of California, San Diego where he earned a B.A. in Physiology, followed by his dental training at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in Minneapolis. He then pursued post-doctoral specialty training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio where he earned his Periodontics Graduate Certification and Masters of Science degree in periodontal bone regenerative technologies. More recently, he has been certified by the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry, testifying to his expertise in this exciting new advancement in effective, less invasive, and relatively pain-free treatment of periodontal disease. Since his arrival in Kingwood to practice full-time in 1994, he has continued his commitment to excellence by both teaching and attending numerous continuing education curriculums while maintaining active membership in several professional organizations. For years he has conducted regular seminars for local area dentists, hygienists and their staffs on various clinical periodontal topics. Dr. Zammit's practice features the very latest in the art and science of cosmetic and surgical periodontics including Laser Periodontal Therapy & Surgery (LANAP), periodontal plastic surgery using both Alloderm grafting material and conventional gum grafting of exposed root surfaces, contouring of gum tissue for smile enhancement, and bone grafting for future implant placement. He routinely consults with your referring general dentist to ensure your periodontal care compliments your overall restorative and cosmetic goals, while respecting both your financial and time limitations. Overall, his integrity and patient-centered focus is a natural outgrowth of his Christian faith, which reflects in all that he does both professionally and personally. In fact, he regards his faith and family as his most precious treasures, and thus, it is there that he focuses the majority of his free time with much contentment.