The Implant & Periodontal Therapy Team is committed to our patients, providing comfort, compassion, and exceptional care. We are proud to offer the most advanced treatment options using state-of-the-art technology and experience to provide patients with the highest level of periodontal care possible
Dr. Richard Rasmussen Jr. is one of the most experienced periodontal surgeons in the world having placed tens of thousands of implants since 1982 along with advanced soft and hard tissue reconstruction procedures. Patients turn to Dr. Rasmussen for state-of-the-art treatment in a warm, caring environment, and appreciate his thoroughness in explaining the range of options available to achieve the best possible results. Dr. Rasmussen is certified to provide Intravenous Conscious Sedation and has been consistently voted Tampas #1 Periodontal Practice by colleagues.
He pursued his undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Buffalo, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry followed by his Doctor of Dental Surgery with Honors. He completed post-graduate training at the University of Alabamas Post Graduate Periodontal Residency program, a hospital based program focused on interdisciplinary care and served as Chief Resident in his senior year.
Dr. Rasmussen is one of the few practicing clinicians who trained directly under Professor Per Ingvar Brnemark, the Father of Dental Implantology and is the only periodontist to have trained in craniofacial surgery with Professor Anders Tjellstrom. He was an early adopter in computer guided surgery as well as advanced bone reconstruction, incorporating autogenous bone blocks as well as titanium mesh. Soft tissue procedures include autogenous as well as autologous grafts and the Pinhole Surgical Technique.
In addition to patient care, Dr. Rasmussen spends many hours teaching and is the director of the Seattle Study Club - Tampa and the Dental Business Study Club. Our focus is on restoratively driven comprehensive care but we always welcome patients with specific needs.
One of Dr. Rasmussen's primary professional interests is dental implants. He has authored articles on the research and developments in this area for The Journal of Dental Research, The Journal of the Florida Dental Association, Implantology Update, and The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. Additionally, he authored a textbook entitled The Brnemark System of Oral Reconstruction: A Clinical Atlas. Dr. Rasmussen is a frequent lecturer and has been interviewed on radio and television discussing the subjects of periodontics and implantology.
Periodontists are specialists who are uniquely trained in providing the proper foundation for your smile, whether it involves saving natural teeth and replacing missing teeth. Their scope of expertise includes:
In addition to the four years of dental school, we spend an additional three years in an intensive residency program involving sedation training with anesthesiologists, development of a high degree of surgical skill, as well as working interactively with general dentists and other specialists and medical professionals. In essence, periodontists spend a minimum of 11 years in training!
The additional training beyond dental school involves treating many patients with the 'best of the best' as teachers and professors. By working with a periodontist, you are ensured the most effective treatment for your condition, as we spend an extensive amount of time practicing 'evidence-based' treatment for our patients. There are certainly a number of treatment modalities available, from deep cleanings, surgery, laser therapy, etc. You should rely on the experience of somebody that has all tools available to them and can make the best solution to fit you - not a one-size-fits-all approach. You are unique and an individual - your treatment should be individual, as well.
At Implant & Periodontal Therapy, we have over 40 years of experience creating beautiful smiles that are healthy and stable for our patients. We are leaders in the dental community, and have all the latest treatments and technology to make the patient experience as comfortable as possible. We take the time to go through all the options for treatment, and help our patients choose the one that is right for them.
Although general dentists often treat the more mild forms of periodontal disease (commonly known as gingivitis) we specialize in the treatment of all forms of periodontal disease, which includes the more advanced forms of the disease. Unfortunately, many patients don't realize they even have periodontal disease unless they are told by another dental professional, as many patients do not feel any symptoms at all.
We specialize in all periodontal conditions, which includes treatment of both gum recession and smile makeovers. We will analyze the entire smile and overall condition of the gum tissue, and discuss all options with you. If there is an issue around your natural teeth, we have the experience and treatment options available to help.
In addition to treatment of natural teeth, we are specialists in dental implants as well. In fact, Dr. Rasmussen authored a textbook on dental implants, and has placed over 22,000 of them. He is one of the most experienced clinicians in the world in the realm of dental implants, and as such he has lectured both nationally as well as internationally on the topic.
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Rating 4.6 out of 5 based on 19 reviews
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2 years ago
Wonderful staff from the reception desk to the doctors. I had a deep pocket scraped and a bone graft and implant done. Excellent communication from the doctors during the procedures. They always made sure I felt no pain throughout. It was about two years ago and I'm doing wonderful because of their expert work. Not one issue. These guys are the best!
BRUCE ELLIOTT
2 years ago
Very helpful honest and upfront oh yes and all the money is paid up front long before you finish your treatment
Christine Herbert Goff
2 years ago
I just finished 5 months of treatment for gum tissue grafting and a tooth rebuild for a crown with Dr. Rick Rasmussen and his crew. The results were phenomenal! I really appreciated how thorough and detailed he was through the entire process. He and my general dentist were in constant contact. His office staff was on the ball in terms of communication. You can't go wrong he is the best in the Bay Area according to my dentist , and I agree as well.
C. Taylor
2 years ago
I want to say my son's care was good however I was never reimbursed the money that our insurance company paid for his procedure. We had to pay upfront for the full bill because we were told the surgeon doesn't accept insurance. Well they did submit it to our insurance and although I gave them a full paper trail proving they received a check from my insurance company, they claimed they never received the money. Insurance fraud at its best. They took 2 full payments from me plus my insurance payments and continue to lie to me and say they didn't receive any payments. I would never go back here. Someone in the billing office is skimming money.
Molly Johnson
2 years ago
This office is NOT clear about insurance benefits. They will tell you they take all insurances which in fact they do, but that does not mean they are "in network" with all providers. There language is vague and misleading.
Kelly Hartmaier-Miller
3 years ago
Dr. Rasmussen and staff are all very professional and sweet. I've had 3 surgeries here now and they've been so good to me. Highly recommend them!
Christine Herbert Goff
3 years ago
I just finished 5 months of treatment for gum tissue grafting and a tooth rebuild for a crown with Dr. Rick Rasmussen and his crew. The results were phenomenal! I really appreciated how thorough and detailed he was through the entire process. He and my general dentist were in constant contact. His office staff was on the ball in terms of communication. You can't go wrong he is the best in the Bay Area according to my dentist , and I agree as well.
C. Taylor
3 years ago
I want to say my son's care was good however I was never reimbursed the money that our insurance company paid for his procedure. We had to pay upfront for the full bill because we were told the surgeon doesn't accept insurance. Well they did submit it to our insurance and although I gave them a full paper trail proving they received a check from my insurance company, they claimed they never received the money. Insurance fraud at its best. They took 2 full payments from me plus my insurance payments and continue to lie to me and say they didn't receive any payments. I would never go back here. Someone in the billing office is skimming money.
Molly Johnson
3 years ago
This office is NOT clear about insurance benefits. They will tell you they take all insurances which in fact they do, but that does not mean they are "in network" with all providers. There language is vague and misleading.
Kelly Hartmaier-Miller
3 years ago
Dr. Rasmussen and staff are all very professional and sweet. I've had 3 surgeries here now and they've been so good to me. Highly recommend them!
Michelle Schneider
4 years ago
I wouldn't go anywhere else when it comes to oral surgery and something so permanent. Dr. Rick and his staff were and continued to be friendly, thoughtful, and accommodating. When it comes to be highly skilled and current with today's technology I'd give Dr. Rasmussen five stars. A special thanks to Gregory one of my favorite staff members who always made me feel more comfortable.
Mary Comella
4 years ago
Dr. Rasmussen III is an amazing dentist and surgeon. I was extremely nervous due to a previous failed dental implant procedure and the extreme pain it caused but knew I had to try again. Thank goodness I found Dr. Rasmussen and his kind office staff. They were wonderful from start to finish. I opted for sedation due to my prior experience and it could not have gone better. Everything went exactly as it was explained. The most amazing part was that I had absolutely no pain. Given my prior pain level, I expected to have some level of pain but it did not happen. I highly recommend Dr. Rasmussen without any reservation. So often you see these reviews and are not sure if they are real...this is the real deal. You will be glad you got your smile back!! Just do it!
Taylor Sanderford
4 years ago
Dr Rick is by far the most professional, experienced and friendly dentist I have ever had! He is confident and explains everything in detail and really cares about his patients! I would recommend him 1000x to anyone who has periodontal needs. Best dentist I've ever had work in my mouth!!
Taylor Sanderford
5 years ago
Dr Rick is by far the most professional, experienced and friendly dentist I have ever had! He is confident and explains everything in detail and really cares about his patients! I would recommend him 1000x to anyone who has periodontal needs. Best dentist I've ever had work in my mouth!!
Larry Tarantino
5 years ago
My experience having two implant procedures performed by Dr. Rick (Rasmussen III) was excellent. Dr. Rick was able to walk me through the necessary steps to complete the process, explained through the use of visual presentations. I felt comfortable in the level of his skill, knowledge, and expertise. The final outcome is amazing! Thank you, Dr. Rick.
ryan estivo
5 years ago
Great experience, friendly and professional
Michelle Schneider
5 years ago
I wouldn't go anywhere else when it comes to oral surgery and something so permanent. Dr. Rick and his staff were and continued to be friendly, thoughtful, and accommodating. When it comes to be highly skilled and current with today's technology I'd give Dr. Rasmussen five stars. A special thanks to Gregory one of my favorite staff members who always made me feel more comfortable.
Mary Comella
5 years ago
Dr. Rasmussen III is an amazing dentist and surgeon. I was extremely nervous due to a previous failed dental implant procedure and the extreme pain it caused but knew I had to try again. Thank goodness I found Dr. Rasmussen and his kind office staff. They were wonderful from start to finish. I opted for sedation due to my prior experience and it could not have gone better. Everything went exactly as it was explained. The most amazing part was that I had absolutely no pain. Given my prior pain level, I expected to have some level of pain but it did not happen. I highly recommend Dr. Rasmussen without any reservation. So often you see these reviews and are not sure if they are real...this is the real deal. You will be glad you got your smile back!! Just do it!
John Landon
5 years ago
Excellent Experience
Kyle Vonnes
5 years ago
Sorry it took so long to get this posted but I cannot say enough about the quality of service I experienced from Dr. Rick and his staff! Tooth extraction can be a scary procedure but I was made comfortable and informed throughout the procedure and I couldn't be happier with the results and will look to them again in the future for any additional work! I highly recommend!
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