Dr. Raymond B. Van Gennip

We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, leading-edge care for all of your periodontal and implantology needs. Our team, led by Dr. Raymond van Gennip, uses the most effective technology and therapies to achieve optimal gum health and restore functionality to your teeth.

As a periodontist, Dr. van Gennip specializes in gum health and goes beyond scaling and root planing to promote healthy gums. His broad educational background in medicine and dentistry gives him a unique perspective on periodontal care, with a strong focus on promoting gum health instead of just treating gum disease.

Services Offered

We offer a wide range of services to meet your periodontal and implantology needs.

• Dental Implants: Dental implants are a functional and durable solution for missing teeth. They are often the only logical choice for restoring all necessary functionality of the teeth and supporting structures.
• Periodontal Therapy: We provide comprehensive periodontal therapy, including antibiotic therapy, antimicrobials, and host modulators, scaling and root planing, and complete periodontal surgical care.
• Bone Grafting/Regeneration: Bone grafting is used to build up the bone in the jaw, which is necessary for the placement of dental implants.
• Soft-Tissue Grafting/Alloderm /Regeneration: Soft-tissue grafting is used to build up the gum tissue, which is necessary for the protection of the teeth and supporting structures.
• Platelet-Rich Plasma / LPRF for Improved Healing: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and leukocyte-platelet-rich fibrin (LPRF) are used to improve healing and regeneration of the gums and bone.
• Advanced Implant Surgery: We offer advanced implant surgery, including SimPlant computer-simulated placements, sinus grafting, and ridge augmentation.
• Cosmetic Gum Surgery: Cosmetic gum surgery is used to improve the appearance of the gums and teeth.
• Occlusal Adjustments and the Splint Therapy: Occlusal adjustments and splint therapy are used to correct the bite and protect the teeth and gums.
• Fresh-Breath Program: Our fresh-breath program is designed to improve oral hygiene and freshen breath.
• Vibraject Needles for Painless Injections: We use Vibraject needles for painless injections, making your visit more comfortable.
• Laser Dentistry: We use laser dentistry for a variety of procedures, including oral cancer screening with Velscope Vx.

For Your Comfort & Convenience

We are committed to providing a comfortable and convenient experience for our patients. Our office is located in Silver Spring, MD, and we accept most major dental insurance. Financing is available, and we accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.

We offer oral sedation and nitrous oxide for your comfort, as well as warm scented towels and blankets, music and stereo headphones. Emergencies are seen promptly.

Testimonials

"Dr. van Gennip is very thorough and professional, yet is also very kind and friendly. He cares deeply about his profession, and loves to explain (to both his patients and his staff) what he is doing, why he is doing it, and the research behind it." - Harvey B.

"I had a very good experience using Dr. van Gennip for my dental implant. He's very friendly, timely, work was done well and healing was fast. I know most people dread going to the dentist, I do too but he made the experience as pleasant as it could be. I would definitely recommend him!" - Adrian W.

"And that's saying a lot from a former "chicken" dentistry patient who used to need laughing gas just to have her teeth cleaned. Dr. van Gennip and his team are the best - they are caring, compassionate, kind, and professional. Thank you!" - Jana G.