Founded in 2000, Progressive Periodontics is a modern, specialty periodontal practice that offers a unique blend of medical techniques. Dr. Sunil Thanik and his high-caliber staff have worked together for 15 years and are proud to deliver extraordinary results in a comfortable, collaborative environment. At our practice, you will always be surrounded by compassionate and hard-working staff members who truly care for the well-being of their patients. Our reputation is the result of our dedication to understanding your needs on both a professional and personal level to create positive relationships that last beyond office visits.
Progressive Periodontics is not your average dentistry practice. We were the first periodontal office in Portland, the second in the Pacific Northwest to offer state-of-the-art laser periodontal surgery (LANAP), and one of the very few to offer intravenous (IV) sedation. We are always striving to be the best at what we do, and we remain highly accessible to patients of all backgrounds and ages.
Dr. Thanik truly enjoys analyzing new findings and adopting them into daily clinical practice to better serve his patients. He attends additional education courses, well above what is required by state licensing boards, to stay abreast on the latest developments in dentistry, periodontics, and implant dentistry. He has also completed all necessary courses for complete laser periodontal surgery and is currently a certified instructor, allowing him to teach the technique to other surgeons.
Dr. Thanik and our professional team stay ahead of the curve to create a relaxing and stress-free environment. You can expect to receive precise treatments performed carefully and gently for results that are beyond your expectations.
Dr. Sunil Thanik comes from a family of dentists both his father and grandfather were dentists. That probably explains why he has been a fan of dentistry since he was a kid. In his mind, dentistry is the perfect field in which science and people come together.
During dental school, he was fascinated by the connection between whole body health and gum disease. For this reason, he considered specializing in Periodontology. When he learned that periodontists often build long-lasting relationships with their patients, he knew it was the right path for him.
When you first meet Dr. Thanik, youll immediately notice his warmth and compassion. Youll also be happy to learn that he has a great sense of humor!Dr. Thanik was born and raised in Canada if you listen closely, you may still hear bits of an accent.
To keep up with the constant evolution of new scientific and translational research, including minimally invasive treatment protocols, Dr. Thanik truly enjoys critically analyzing new findings and adopting them into daily clinical practice to serve my patients better.
He attends many continuing education courses, well above what is required by state licensing boards. He stays abreast of the latest developments in dentistry, periodontics, and implant dentistry. He has also completed all necessary courses for complete laser periodontal surgery and is currently a certified instructor, allowing him to teach the technique to other surgeons.
Elyce joined our team in 2005 as Dr. Thaniks surgical dental assistant. Over time, she has had the opportunity to experience diverse roles within the practice. This has allowed her to gain a comprehensive knowledge base to share with and educate the patients we treat. She enjoys coming to work every day and always has our patients best interests in mind. She balances her high quality of care with levity by knowing when to have fun at work. Working side-by-side with Dr. Thanik has enabled Elyce to learn from his experience and allows her to view how much he cares about each patient he sees.
Ashlee is our talented dental hygienist. She truly enjoys her job and enjoys coming to work each day. Its a privilege to work alongside a team that finds pride in what they do and how they care for their patients.
At Progressive Periodontics, we strive to provide the best all-around experience by ensuring our office is fully equipped with the most advanced technology for a clean, fresh, and re-energizing atmosphere. Especially during unprecedented times such as the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollution and other microscopic particles are extremely harmful to breathe in. In fact, according to the EPA, 68% of human diseases are related to indoor air pollution.
As such, weve chosen to install and utilize Surgically Clean Airs JADE air purifying system to produce high-quality clean air through a sophisticated filtration system. This world-class, medical-grade air purifier is a vital resource in dental practices, as it kills airborne viruses and helps reduce the spread of germs.
Since the dental profession is more vulnerable to harmful indoor air exposure than any other medical profession, the atmosphere of a practice NEEDS clean air to safely operate.Without proper air filtration, individuals are at risk of spreading harmful germs. Patients are constantly opening their mouths and spreading particles to other people without even noticing.
The use of various drills and scaling equipment can also create micro-droplet viruses or bacteria that are light enough to stay airborne for hours. Plus, cleaning and disinfecting after treatments produces harmful bio-aerosol particles, which can reach into the deepest parts of our lungs. This can absorb into the blood stream and creates severe risks to our health.
Surgically Clean Air is a trusted brand by medical professionals across the globe. We use the JADE purifying system because its clinically proven to clean and sterilize the indoor air of hospitals, medical labs, and dental clinics with immediate and effective results. Compared to other purifiers, its design allows air to cascade out the top and flow throughout the room more efficiently.
As dental professionals, we are mandated to follow general protocols, such as sterilizing our instruments and disinfecting surface areas, however, we are not instructed to provide a reliable system for purifying air. We made that decision on our own.
As your dental provider, we promise to protect the health and well-being of our patients and staff by taking any and every precaution necessary to do so. We are constantly paying attention to the quality and purity of our air and staying committed to creating a healthy and safe environment, so your health is never at risk.