Palm Harbor Implant Dentist: Dr. Paul Caputo

To all those who walk through our office doors, we pledge to provide the best care possible. As a dental services provider in Palm Harbor, our mission and goal is to provide honest, comprehensive, and comfortable treatment. The focus of our attention is the satisfaction of our patients while meeting their needs and desires to the best of our abilities. This commitment to you and your optimal oral health is our common goal and we take great pride in helping patients reach this goal year after year. The dental offices of Paul L. Caputo, DDS was founded in 1988. As a comprehensive dentist in Palm Harbor, we have the pleasure of treating over 2,000 patients annually at our dental practice. Dr. Caputo and his staff of four dental professionals are known for providing highly personalized, comprehensive dental care. Additionally, Dr. Caputo’s practice of Comprehensive Dentistry enables his patients to receive advanced care in multiple specialties without the inconvenience of going to another provider for parts of their procedure. Here are some more details about our hours and office location.

How To Find Us

Our office is located across from The Shoppes of Boot Ranch, on the east side of East Lake Road in Palm Harbor, approximately one-half (1/2) mile north of where Tampa Road intersects East Lake Road. Our friendly staff always has a smile for you and can’t wait to help you improve your oral health. So come see us today for your own smile transformation.

Meet Dr. Caputo

Dr. Paul Caputo gained his education from the Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery in 1985. He then went on to complete a General Dentistry Residency at the Nassau County Medical Center in Long Island, N.Y. He also spent time as an assistant professor of Operative Dentistry, Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery from 1986 – 1988. Dr. Caputo also completed advanced training in Comprehensive Full Mouth Restoration at the Pankey Institute, Key Biscayne, FL.

Dental Implant Training

As previously discussed, any dentist can place dental implants, but patients should look for a provider with special training in implant dentistry. Dr. Caputo has completed multiple training courses to hone his skills and perfect his dental implant placement. He started with the Alabama Implant Congress (1988 – 1989 – 1990) in Birmingham, AL. Next, he trained under world renowned Oral Implantologist Dr. O. Hilt Tatum, Jr. from 1989 to 1995 in St. Petersburg, FL. He also participated in a Maxicourse in Implant Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia, March 1994 – September 1994 in Augusta, GA. And finally, he has been an Associate Fellow with the American Academy of Implant Dentistry since 1995.

Sedation Dentistry

To help his patients with their comfort and ease during procedures, Dr. Caputo earned a certification in Intravenous Conscious Sedation from the Medical College of Georgia in 1995. The use of sedation dentistry, in particular, oral medication, inhalation (nitrous oxide), and intravenous (I.V.) therapy, can provide many benefits to patients. By utilizing these procedures, Dr. Caputo can increase patient comfort and perform multiple procedures in a single visit. In addition to these benefits, Dr. Caputo’s use of sedation dentistry often provides cost savings to the patient by reducing the number of visits necessary.

Come Meet The Staff At Paul L. Caputo DDS

Dr. Caputo and his friendly staff take pride in serving their community with an array of superior services. So, if you are missing teeth or need other dental services, we encourage you to come give us a try. Our staff is compassionate, skilled, and ready to help restore healthy smiles to patients in Palm Harbor, FL, and surrounding areas. If you have more questions about dental implants and how they can help you, please feel free to peruse the rest of our infosite or give us a call for a consultation.

Teresa Kersey • Patient Administration • Reception

Teresa, who has over thirty years experience in the profession spent her first ten years working “chair side” as a dental assistant. Teresa holds a dental assistant certificate from the State of Florida, and attended the “Center For Professional Development” in Scottsdale, and has been a member of Dr. Caputo’s Palm Harbor dentist office since March 2000.

• Teresa works extensively with patients in developing dental treatment plans that both meet the patient’s needs and are affordable.
• As part of her advanced training, Teresa holds a Pit Fissure Sealant certificate.
• Teresa is a serious tournament billiards player and currently has twenty three tournament trophies at home.

Marti Crenshaw • Dental Assistant

Marti, who has over thirty years of experience in dental care, joined Dr. Caputo’s Palm Harbor dental practice in January 2008. Marti’s interest in dental care began at the age of 16 when she began working in her father’s dental practice, one of the first in the Clearwater area. Marti also worked in her brother’s dental lab and enjoys all areas of dentistry.

• Marti’s priorities when caring for patients are educating them about the treatment and making them comfortable.
•A native Floridian, Marti and her family enjoy being outdoors, fishing and the beach.

Cindy Wolford • Dental Hygienist

Cindy takes a lot of pride in treating her dental patients with respect, honesty and professionalism. She joined Dr. Caputo’s Palm Harbor dental office in 2009. A native of the Midwest, Cindy received her license as a Registered Dental Hygienist upon graduation from Indiana University.

Having made periodontal care and gum disease a priority throughout her fifteen year career, Cindy prides herself on providing patients with information on today’s most advanced techniques in preventive and minimally invasive periodontal disease treatment. This is accomplished in Dr. Caputo’s Palm Harbor dental office by emphasizing early disease detection, oral hygiene, and preventive care.

Among her daily priorities, Cindy counts treating dental patients with a gentle touch and compassion as critically important and central to providing the highest level ofdental care. Cindy believes her career long emphasis on continuing education has significant benefits to the patients she treats.

Cindy, who moved to the Tampa Bay area early in her career, enjoys nature, bicycling, boating and beaches.

Wendy Lucier • Dental Assistant

A native of Boston, Wendy and her family relocated to Florida in 2005. Since joining Dr. Caputo’s dental practice Wendy has played an integral role in both the administrative and service aspects of the practice.

Outgoing and friendly, Wendy particularly enjoys caring for her dental patients, both putting them at ease and providing the best dental care possible. Wendy also enjoys her administrative duties which provide new and interesting challenges each day.

Wendy enjoys spending time with her family, husband Glen and sons Matthew and William. The family particularly enjoys going to the beach and attending sporting events.