School of Dentistry

Dr. Katherine Carmona is associate professor of periodontics and director of the Implant Restorative Fellowship Program at LSUSD. She is actively involved in teaching both postgraduate residents and dental students. Her clinical practice focuses on periodontal therapy, implant dentistry, and regenerative procedures aimed at restoring oral health and esthetics. She is a board-certified periodontist and diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.

 

She obtained her DDS from the Universidad de Valparaiso School of Dentistry in Chile in 2013. She then completed internships with the Chilean Navy and Air Force and developed an early interest in digital technologies and esthetic dentistry. After practicing as a general dentist in private practice for several years, Dr. Carmona pursued advanced specialty training in periodontics at Andrés Bello University in Chile.

 

In 2020 Dr. Carmona completed a two-year Implant Restorative Fellowship in the LSUSD Department of Periodontics, followed by a three-year master of science program with a certificate in periodontics.

 

Education

Universidad de Valparaiso School of Dentistry, Chile, 2013 - DDS 

Additional Training or Experience

internships with the Chilean Navy and Air Force

Andrés Bello University, Chile - specialty training in periodontics

Louisiana State University School of Dentistry- Implant Restorative Fellowship

Louisiana State University School of Dentistry - masters of science - certificate in periodontics

American Board of Periodontology - diplomate