Dr. Kenneth D. LaPolla has been setting the highest standards of excellence in dentistry for over 30 years. He earned his undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology, from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. An esteemed member of the dental community, Dr. LaPolla is a Captain in the Navy Reserve Dental Corps and an active member in many leading dental organizations, including the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association and the Corydon Palmer Dental Society.
Born in New York at Saint Albans Naval Hospital, Captain LaPolla was raised in Warren, Ohio. He graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 1987 earning a BS degree in Zoology.From there he went to The Ohio State University College of Dentistry where he earned his DDS degree in 1991.
In 1990, while a student at Ohio State, Captain LaPolla was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy Reserves. Upon graduation he was promoted to Lieutenant and was assigned to active duty at Naval Dental Clinic Parris Island.From 1992 until 1994, Captain LaPolla served as Branch Clinic Director Naval Dental Clinic LaMaddalena, Sardinia, Italy.
Captain LaPolla was released from active duty in 1994 where he entered private practice in Warren, Ohio. He began his first assignment with the United States Navy Reserves in 1996 at Naval Reserve Center, Cleveland, Ohio, later serving as the Executive Officer of NDC Great Lakes 305 Detachment G from 1998 until 2003. From October 2003 until December 2006, Captain LaPolla was appointed as the Special Assistant to M3D2R and Dental Officer for NR BUMED at the Bureau of Medicine, Washington D.C. After his tour at BUMED, Captain LaPolla served as the the Senior Dental Executive of NR OHSU National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD from January 2007 until November 2008, and then as the Executive Office for Naval Reserve Operational Health Support Unit Pensacola, Florida from December 2008 to November 2010. Captain has served as the Commanding Officer for both NR VTU 0518G from December 2010 until November 2011 and the Operational Health Support Unit, Jacksonville, Florida, with 18 detachments and 701 personnel in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and the Caribbean (December 2011 until November 2013). He was then assigned to Expeditionary Medical Facility Great Lakes, Detachment X-ray from December 2014 until November 2016. Captain LaPolla retired from the Navy Reserves after serving as the Senior Dental Executive for Navy Central Command Medical/5th Fleet responsible for direct dental support to Bahrain and the Middle East.
Captain LaPolla served honorably for over 29 years with both the active duty and reserve components of the United States Navy. He was assigned to duties and missions in 4 continents and was previleged to support all branches of the military over the span of his military career.
Captain LaPollas personal awards and recognitions include the Meritorious Service Medal (3 gold stars in lieu of fourth award), Navy Achievement Medal (gold star in lieu of second award), Volunteer Service Medal, 2007 Admiral Vaughn Dental Officer award and the 2003 Captain Steven D. Miller award for REDCOM Midwest.
Captain LaPolla is an active member of the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, Corydon Palmer Dental Society, Rotary Club of Warren (Paul Harris Fellow and Cliff Dochterman Award Recipient), Vice President of Program for the Great Trail Council Boy Scouts of America, Scoutmaster Troop 101, Boy Scouts of America (Silver Beaver recipient and Eagle Scout) and parishoner of Blessed Sacrament Church in Warren, Ohio.
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Rating 3.9 out of 5 based on 22 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestKane Domo
2 years ago
NOT recommended. One of the most unprofessional dentist offices in Trumbull county.
Rachel Eader
2 years ago
A couple years ago he put in a crow and bridge in for me then some time after i went in with some pain and discomfort. I was sent home being told not to use whitening toothpaste. I went to another dentist to get a second opinion and that i had not only a cavity in one tooth but needed a root canal in a other. I guess no one knows how to read an x-ray at lapolla's office either. Anyway i will not be back there nor will i recommend to anyone
Michael Moorhead
2 years ago
I was a new patient everyone is nice and professional the only thing I hate is can never get in early if something happen in between your appointment if that was better it would be a 5 rateing but overall a great experience better thrn my last dentists
Danielle File
2 years ago
Great dentist. Listens to you. Has a very nice staff. Everyone is easy and gentle. Definitely recommend
jenni reid
2 years ago
Great dentist, quick, friendly. Hygienist are friendly and gentle. Nice front desk staff
les hillard
2 years ago
Pretended I had some no shows, so they wouldn't see me,but previously they were booked for 4 months due to covid. May not want to go here any way, they don't sterilize equipment
c schroeder
2 years ago
Very gentle hygienist, clean office, Dr. Lapolla addressed and fixed my front tooth that a previous dentist tried to fix. Efficient and professional office staff.
Bill
2 years ago
I went in for a tooth ache 4/19/21 they told me there was nothing wrong ? I questioned this but again he's the doctor I left upset and still in pain ! I had to go back on 5/25/21 with the same tooth ache but getting worse, They billed me again but this time they called it an emergency visit that I had to wait 3 weeks to get ? This time he told me use sensitive toothpaste, 2 weeks go by and the tooth I have been complaining about breaks off while I'm eating !! So I call Dr Rohenbaugh in Cortland he does the same x-ray and finds the tooth has a crack down the center. Now is broken off and needs major repair . Dr Lapolla is a Quack !
jenni reid
3 years ago
Great dentist, quick, friendly. Hygienist are friendly and gentle. Nice front desk staff
Kane Domo
3 years ago
NOT recommended. One of the most unprofessional dentist offices in Trumbull county.
Rachel Eader
3 years ago
A couple years ago he put in a crow and bridge in for me then some time after i went in with some pain and discomfort. I was sent home being told not to use whitening toothpaste. I went to another dentist to get a second opinion and that i had not only a cavity in one tooth but needed a root canal in a other. I guess no one knows how to read an x-ray at lapolla's office either. Anyway i will not be back there nor will i recommend to anyone
Michael Moorhead
3 years ago
I was a new patient everyone is nice and professional the only thing I hate is can never get in early if something happen in between your appointment if that was better it would be a 5 rateing but overall a great experience better thrn my last dentists
les hillard
3 years ago
Pretended I had some no shows, so they wouldn't see me,but previously they were booked for 4 months due to covid. May not want to go here any way, they don't sterilize equipment
Danielle File
3 years ago
Great dentist. Listens to you. Has a very nice staff. Everyone is easy and gentle. Definitely recommend
Christo
3 years ago
I was looking for a new dentist for my wife and kids. We both had a bad experience there. My wife has never had a cavity and at the office she was told she had one. My wife let them repair it and she has had pain in that tooth ever since. I had a filling that fell out and they repaired it. It was a fast sloppy job and it feels very rough in my mouth. We both had cleanings that were also poorly done. But most of all, we felt like we were on a conveyor belt. Very unfriendly people that make you feel like you are just another number. My family will not be going back.
Josh Featherston
3 years ago
Great dentist and assistants. I would definitely recommend.
Christo
4 years ago
I was looking for a new dentist for my wife and kids. We both had a bad experience there. My wife has never had a cavity and at the office she was told she had one. My wife let them repair it and she has had pain in that tooth ever since. I had a filling that fell out and they repaired it. It was a fast sloppy job and it feels very rough in my mouth. We both had cleanings that were also poorly done. But most of all, we felt like we were on a conveyor belt. Very unfriendly people that make you feel like you are just another number. My family will not be going back.
Josh Featherston
4 years ago
Great dentist and assistants. I would definitely recommend.
Angela Kellar
4 years ago
Front office, hygienist and Dr. LaPolla were all fabulous. I was a new patient and they were all friendly and welcoming. I definitely recommend Dr. Ken LaPolla.
Angela Kellar
5 years ago
Front office, hygienist and Dr. LaPolla were all fabulous. I was a new patient and they were all friendly and welcoming. I definitely recommend Dr. Ken LaPolla.
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