Dr. Kenneth Levine D.D.S.
Dr. Kenneth Levine is a periodontist, a specialist in placing dental implants and treating the gums and other tissues that surround and support the teeth. He has been serving the residents of Broward County and Boca Raton since 1976 and is a highly accomplished and experienced expert in all aspects of periodontics.

Dr. Levine has always practiced on the philosophy of providing the highest quality treatment using the most up-to-date technology in a comfortable and caring environment. Therefore, staying on top of all the latest technical breakthroughs in his profession through extensive continuing education is important to him. He has implemented many of the most recently developed diagnostics and minimally invasive procedures into his practice. He is also a proficient, long-time educator of other practitioners, and currently serves as a continuing education provider to other dentists in Florida.

Education
Dr. Levine earned his bachelor of science degree with honors at the University of Maryland in 1968. He continued at the university’s Baltimore College of Dental Surgery and graduated with his degree as a general dentist in 1971. From there he received specialist training at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, graduating with specialist certification as a periodontist in 1973. Dr. Levine set up his own practice in Tamarac three years later.

Postgraduate Advanced Training
Dr. Levine is a graduate of the Misch International Implant Institute and the Pikos Institute—two of the most renowned advanced training centers in the country. He has taken further training from Dr. Hamid Shafie, Dr. Hilt Tatum and Dr. Gerald Niznick, three of the most prominent dental implant surgeons in the United States.

He has also completed the full advanced curriculum for laser dentistry at the Chen Laser Institute. He maintains an extensive schedule of continuing education on all aspects of periodontics to keep up with the latest developments in his field.

Educator of Other Dentists
An active educator of other dentists and periodontists for over 40 years, Dr. Levine is a former assistant professor of periodontics at the University of Florida and Nova Southeastern University. He is also a former chairperson of the periodontics section of the Dental Assisting program at Broward College, and a former instructor in dental implant procedures at the University of Florida Dental Clinic.

Dr. Levine has served as a guest lecturer for the Nash Institute for Dental Learning in Charlotte, N.C. and for BioHorizons®, the manufacturer of the premium-quality implants he uses for his patients. He continues to lecture and instruct his fellow practitioners on periodontics, restorative dentistry and implants as a Florida dental continuing education provider.

Honors and Awards
In recognition of his demonstrated skills and achievements, Dr. Levine has been awarded fellowship status in both the International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics and the American Society for Dental Aesthetics.

Community Charitable Activities
Helping his community is important to Dr. Levine. He regularly gives his time, energy and professional skills to worthy causes. He provides dental treatment to needy elderly, disabled or medically fragile patients as a volunteer for the non-profit Dental Lifeline Network. He renders additional charitable dental services to veterans and holocaust survivors.

He also has staged an office toy drive for hospitalized children in December. Our entire staff and Dr. Levine collect gift cards, toys and charitable funds and delivered them to the Chris Evert Children’s Hospital at the Broward Health Medical Center in Ft. Lauderdale.

Professional Memberships
Dr. Levine is an active member of numerous local, national and international dental organizations. He is also active in the following specialty organizations, including four where he holds an honor or executive status:

Fellow—International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics
Fellow—American Society for Dental Aesthetics
Member—American Academy of Facial Esthetics
Vice President—Pinnacle Study Club
Chairman—Dental Focus Study Club

Outside the Office
Dr. Levine and his wife, Linda, enjoy golf, travel, and visiting their six children and seven grandchildren, ages 10-17.