I spent most of my early life in Ocean City, NJ, and developed an interest in dentistry while attending Fairleigh Dickinson University. After graduating Suma Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1978, I attended dental school at the University of Pennsylvania. There, I graduated with honors and Magna Cum Laude in 1982, with my Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD).
I was then selected for advanced training in a general practice residency program in the United States Air Force. While in the Air Force, I had the opportunity to work in and learn about all specialties in dentistry.
It was through the Air Force that I had the opportunity to attend a specialty training program in Periodontics at the University of Maryland Dental School. In 1990 I completed a Certificate in Periodontics and then, in 1992, a Master of Science in Oral Biology.
I have been blessed to provide compassionate and excellent care to many patients in both of my offices and have been rewarded with their satisfaction, compliments and best of all their heartfelt smiles.
I have a passion to help people address and rectify oral conditions and keep their teeth and oral cavity healthy. In order to provide the highest quality care and treatment options, I attend numerous continuing education gatherings and complete multiple specialty courses throughout the year.
If teeth are lost, dental implants are an excellent way to replace them. I like placing implants, but as a periodontist, my main treatment emphasis is to save teeth. I am most excited about the Laser Periodontal Therapy I provide. It greatly reduces patients fears and eliminates the lengthy recovery period and side-effects associated with conventional periodontal surgery.
I am the only periodontist or dentist offering the LANAP or LAPIP procedure in lower Delaware. Laser dentistry can also be used to treat other oral conditions with reduced discomfort, side-effects, and expense.
My home life is very family-centered. My loving and caring wife, Denise, is a nurse practitioner in internal medicine, and works in a Sussex County medical practice. We have been blessed with three wonderful sons: Shaun, Scott, and Derek. They have participated in medical/dental mission trips and they now have wonderful families. All of them have a passion for helping others and for surfing.
I believe it is important to support and serve others, wherever the need arises, and have participated in multiple mission trips annually to Central America since 2006. Locally, I support and participate in many charity functions, including Catholic Heart Work Camps and Habitat for Humanity. Additionally, my office staff participated in the Give Kids a Smile program.
Most patients with periodontal disease will need to see a periodontist, periodically, for the rest of their lives. I hope I can exceed your expectations for treatment, restore functional and health, and improve your quality of life.
At our periodontal practice, we recognize that all of our patients are unique, and deserve to receive periodontal care that reflects their individual needs. Our team is committed to working with you and your family to create a positive, comfortable, and customized periodontal experience every time you visit our practice.
The dental assistants, Cindy, Tina and Amit, will make sure you are very comfortable and safe duing your treatment with Dt. Tetzner. They will educate you on your post-treatment instructions and needed follow-up care.
Dr. Emil Tetzner and our team are focused on helping people regain oral health, function, and comfort in their smile. We want our patients to be able to eat the foods they love, be free of infection and pain, and have a smile theyre happy to share.
Since 1994, weve built a reputation of patient-centered treatment, tailoring each visit and every procedure to each persons individual concerns and goals. We see and treat all ages, and look forward to welcoming you to our practice: it will be our honor to help you achieve optimal oral health and a smile you love.
We are truly patient-oriented in all we do. Understanding that each patient has unique clinical concerns, treatment desires, and personal constraints, we work with them to find the ideal care approach. There is no one-plan-for-everyone at our practice: by tailoring treatment to you, we ensure you achieve your goals comfortably, efficiently, and affordably.
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, often begins as a buildup of plaque on the tooths surface near the gum line. If this plaque is not removed by brushing and flossing regularly, it can harden into what your dentist calls tartar. Plaque will continue to build up over the tartar eventually causing the gums to become red, swollen, and irritated. This is known as gingivitis and is the first stage of periodontal disease. If left untreated, gingivitis can turn into periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease, if left untreated, can cause other health problems including heart disease and diabetes. If youre pregnant, having periodontal disease can also cause premature birth or low birth weight. Your smiles health affects the overall health of your body.
Gum disease is both preventable and treatable. Todays periodontal treatments provide you with a variety of options that are gentle, safe, and effective. If you have been diagnosed with gingivitis or gum disease, your periodontal dentist can help you determine which treatment best meets your needs. Periodontal treatments include:
Many insurance plans will provide assistance for periodontal treatment. Our practice understands how important your dental health is, and we want you to get the most out of any dental treatment you receive. We will help you work with your insurance provider to make sure that your treatment is easy on your budget, and your peace of mind.