Our office is located on Main Street in Lakemont Park at 166 Lakemont Park Boulevard in Altoona, Pa 16602     Directions/Map

INTRODUCING DR. MICHAEL L. COHEN

Dr. Cohen has specialty training in Periodontics and Implants at the University of Maryland.  With an emphasis on preventive dentistry and periodontal regeneration, Dr. Cohen received the Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Periodontics as well as induction into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, an honorary dental society.

Dr. Cohen earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Emory University in Atlanta.  He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland and graduated Magna Cum Laude.  He also completed a General Practice Residency in Dentistry at Prince George's Hospital Center in Cheverly, Maryland.

As an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology, the American Dental Association, the Pennsylvania Dental Association, and the Gerald M. Bowers Study Club. Dr. Cohen believes in continuing education. Click here to view Dr.Cohen's educational and professional achievements.

Dr. Cohen resides in the Altoona area with his wife Andrea, an Altoona native, their two children and their redboned coonhound.  He devotes his spare time to his family and his other interests include the promotion of health care and the outdoors.

WHY PROGRESSIVE PERIODONTAL THERAPY

Because we are committed to helping you gain control of your dental health.  The foundation for control is establishing an effective home care regiment to prevent future dental treatment and providing a unique combination of state-of-the-art techniques that can regenerate oral tissues lost to previous disease.  We believe our commitment to excellence through a kind and sincere approach will not only impact on your dental health but on the quality of you life.

Our office is committed to helping you maintain your natural teeth in an optimum state of health, function, comfort and esthetics for your lifetime.

We specialize in meeting your health care needs through an individual but comprehensive approach.  By creating a plan to promote healthy teeth and gums you can have a healthy smile and chew the foods you enjoy.  This approach will also save money and avoid discomfort by preventing future dental problems.  For looking and feeling good nothing works better than your natural teeth.