8500 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 800, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Tel: 310.657.0999 Fax: 310.657.4115

Actively involved in implant dentistry since 1991, Dr. Anson has placed thousands of dental implants of various types on patients of all ages, becoming an international lecturer on the subject. He also lectures on periodontal techniques in hard and soft tissue regeneration. He has published numerous articles in international scientific journals and is considered an expert in the field of periodontics and dental implants.
Dr. Anson received his bachelor of science degree in chemistry and his D.D.S. degree from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). He completed his residency in periodontics at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Anson instructs residents at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in dental implant reconstruction and surgical procedures.
Dr. Anson is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, and is a member and serves on the board of directors of the California Society of Periodontists (President 2007-2008) and the Los Angeles Dental Society (President 2008-2009). He is also a member of the Advisory Board of the Institute for Dental Implant Awareness (IDIA), a non-profit consumer awareness organization.
Dr. Anson grew up in the Los Angeles area and has been married for over 25 years. He and his wife have two beautiful children. Dr. Anson is very proud of his daughter, who is in law school, and his son who is attending UC Berkley
| 2008, October | “ Strategies for success in a convoluted market; The changing treatment planning paradigm”. Institute for Dental Implant Awareness (IDIA), Chicago, IL . |
| 2008, June | “Anterior esthetics and sinus grafting”, Los Angeles Dental Society seminar series, Los Angeles (LADS), CA. |
| 2008, May | “Flapless socket grafting and immediate implant placement”. Future Trends in Implantology, Berlin, Germany. |
| 2008, May | “Immediate implant placement and socket grafting”. Los Angeles Dental Society seminar series (LADS), Los Angeles, CA. |
| 2008, April | “The changing implant and periodontal treatment planning paradigm”. Los Angeles Dental Society seminal series (LADS), Los Angeles, CA. |
| 2008, April | “Advanced treatment planning”. Study meeting for Dr’s Lytle, Stemper, and Lytle, practice limited to oral and maxillofacial surgery, Pasadena, CA. |
2008, March
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“The changing treatment planning paradigm”. Study meeting for Dr’s Lytle, Stemper, and Lytle, practice limited to oral and maxillofacial surgery, Pasadena, CA. |
| 2007, December | “Flapless socket grafting and immediate implant placement”. Israel Dental Society Annual Meeting (IDS), Tel Aviv, Israel. |
| 2007, December | “The extreme makeover: Rehabilitating the advanced perio patient”, International Dental Seminars, Los Angeles, CA. |
| 2007, October | “Dental hygiene symposium: Decision making when treating the periodontal pocket”, American Academy of Periodontology, (AAP) annual meeting, Washington, D.C. |
| 2007, March | “Periodontal update: What every clinician needs to know-The changing standard of care of implants and periodontitcs”. Delta Dental and University of Southern California Sponsored Course, Los Angeles, CA. |
| 2007, February | “Contemporary periodontics; to extract or save teeth with advanced periodontal lesions”, Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity, Reseda, CA. |
2007, January |
“Contemporary periodontics 2007, the advanced periodontal lesion, when to save and when to extract”, Western Los Angeles Dental Society (WLADS), Los Angeles, CA. |
| 2006, December | “The periodontal pocket in 2006: Treat of refer?”, International Dental Seminars, Los Angeles, CA. |
| 2006, September | “ Osteotome sinus augmentation with less than 6mm of bone“. American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) annual meeting, San Diego, CA. |
2006, April |
“Defining contemporary periodontics”, California Dental Association (CDA) annual spring scientific meeting, Anaheim, CA. |
| 2006, March | “Osteotome sinus augmentation with reduced bone height, and socket grafting with a new calcium sulfate bone putty”, UCLA Alumni and Friends Study Club, Los Angeles, CA. |
| 2005, October | “Socket grafting and immediate Stage-1 implant placement with a new calcium sulfate bone putty”, AAID 54th Annual meeting, Scottsdale, AZ. |
| 2005, June | “Maxillary anterior esthetic extractions with immediate and delayed single-stage implant placement, and an osteotome technique”, Beverly Hills advanced treatment planning study club, Beverly Hills, CA. |
| 2005, June | “Bone grafting options in periodontics and implantology”, University of Southern California Century Club, Los Angeles, CA. |
| 2005, May | “Periodontal and socket regeneration with calcium sulfate”, California Society of Periodontists (CSP) annual meeting at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA. |
| 2005, February | “Alternative grafting materials for regenerative periodontics and dental implants”, USC graduate endodontics, Los Angeles, CA. |
2005, January |
“Maxillary anterior esthetic extractions with immediate and delayed single-stage implant placement”, USC Periodontal and Implant Symposium-30th Anniversary, Los Angeles, CA. |
| 2004, October | “The paradigm shift in periodontics”, Angel City Dental Society, Culver City, California. |
| 2004, March | “The versatility of the ITI tapered implant”, World Congress of Oral Implantology (WCOI), Honolulu, Hawaii. |
2004, January |
“The changing standard of care in dentistry; to save or not to save”, South Bay Dental Hygiene Society, Manhattan Beach, CA. |
| 2003, November | “Immediate implant placement:Enhance your results with calcium sulfate”, The Western Society of Periodontology (WSP), Las Vegas, NV. |
| 2003, September | “Options for socket preservation grafting”, American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) annual meeting, San Francisco, CA. |
| 2003, September | “Alternative grafting materials for regenerative periodontics”, American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) annual meeting, San Francisco, CA. |
| 2003, May | “ Current practices in clinical periodontics, satellite symposium”, Universal City, CA; local moderator, sponsored by Oropharma. |
| 2003, March | “Preserve, protect and defend…extracting, grafting and implanting”, California Society of Periodontists (CSP), regional meeting, Ventura, CA. |
2003, February |
“Practical periodontics: Expanding your clinical skills”, California Dental Institute, Arcadia, CA. |
| 2002, October | “Improving oral health: Current best practices in antiseptic rinse use”, Jointly sponsored by the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and Health Learning Systems, Santa Ana, CA. |
| 2002, October | “Improving oral health: Current best practices in antiseptic rinse use”, Jointly sponsored by the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and Health Learning Systems, Los Angeles, CA. |
| 2002, September | “Maxillary anterior esthetic extractions with delayed single-stage implant placement”, American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) annual meeting, New Orleans, LA. |
| 2002, September | “Calcium sulfate augmented root coverage”, Periodontal Plastic Surgery Study Club, New Orleans, LA |
| 2002, September | “Barrier techniques for root coverage”, American Academy of Periodontology, New Orleans, LA. |
2002, August |
“Improving oral health: Current best practices in antiseptic rinse use”, Jointly sponsored by the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and Health Learning Systems, Montrose, CA. |
| 2001, October | “Arrestin Subgingival AntimicrobialTherapy”, Westwood, CA. |
| 2001, September | “Calcium sulfate augmented root coverage; a new technique”, American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) annual meeting, Philadelphia, PA. |
| 2001, September | “Creating the ideal practice; regeneration”, American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), Philadelphia, PA. |
| 2001, September | “Arrestin Subgingival Antimicrobial Therapy”, Orapharma, Los Angeles, CA. |
| 2001, August | “Arrestin Subgingival Antimicrobial Therapy”, Orapharma, Santa Monica, CA. |
| 2001, June | “Periodontal regeneration utilizing calcium sulfate and DFDBA”, San Jose Del Cabo, Baja California Sur. |
| 2001, May | “Arrestin Subgingival Antimicrobial Therapy”, Orapharma, Studio City, CA. |
2001, February |
“Mastering the Moguls of Calcium Sulfate”, Western Society of Periodontology (WSP), Steamboat Springs, CO. |
| 2000, September | “Calcium Sulfate Augmented Root Coverage”, American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) annual meeting, Honolulu, HI. |
| 2000, September | “Barrier Options for Periodontal Regeneration”. American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) annual meeting, Honolulu, HI. |
| 2000, February | “Current Concepts in Hard and Soft Tissue Grafting Around Teeth”. The Advanced Treatment Planning Study Group, Beverly Hills, CA. |
2000, January |
“Periodontal Regeneration Utilizing Calcium Sulfate as a Component of a Composite Graft and as a Resorbable Barrier”. USC Periodontal Symposium, Los Angeles, CA. |
| 1999, August | Efficacy of mouthwash containing benzolkonium and sodium chloride on periodontitis and oral malodor,. 4th International Conference on Breath Odor, UCLA. |
| 1999, July | Capset Hands on Training Seminar For Guided Tissue Regeneration, AV Health Promotions Dallas, TX. |
| 1999, July | Capset Hands on Training Seminar For Guided Tissue Regeneration, AV Health Promotions Philadelphia, PA. |
| 1999, July | Capset Hands on Training Seminar For Guided Tissue Regeneration, AV Health Promotions Atlanta, GA. |
| 1999, July | Capset Hands on Training Seminar For Guided Tissue Regeneration, AV Health Promotions Tampa,FL. |
1999, February |
“Periodontal Regeneration Utilizing Calcium Sulfate and DFDBA and Esthetic Soft Tissue Grafting” , West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital-Graduate Periodontal Program, Los Angeles, CA. |
| 1998, September | “Revolutionize Your Practice-Achieving Predictable Regeneration in Periodontal Defects”, American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) annual meeting, Boston, MA. |
1998, June |
“Efficacy of Orasan TM mouthwash of periodontitis and malodor”, IADR, Nice, France. |
1997, September |
“Current Concepts in Hard and Soft TissueRegeneration”, Los Angeles Dental Hygienist’s Society, Los Angeles, CA. |
1997, September |
“Current Concepts in Hard and Soft Tissue Regeneration”, Cedars Sinai Hospital, Lecture Series Los Angeles, CA. |
| 1997, May | “Predictable Regeneration in Periodontal defects”, Bridge to Peace-International Dental Conference-Jerusalem, Israel. |
| 1996, November | “Capset Hands on Training Seminar For Guided Tissue Regeneration”, AV Health Promotions, Kansas City, Missouri.“Revolutionizing Your Practice-Achieving" |
| 1996, October | “Utilizing Calcium Sulfate as a Biodegradable Barrier in Guided Tissue Regeneration”, First Annual Capset Regeneration Conference, New Orleans, LA. |
| 1996, October | Capset Hands on Training Seminar For Guided Tissue Regeneration, AV Health Promotions, Seattle, Washington. |
| 1996, September | Capset Hands on Training Seminar For Guided Tissue Regeneration, AV Health Promotions, Denver, Colorado. |
1996, September |
Capset Hands on Training Seminar For Guided Tissue Regeneration, AV Health Promotions, Kansas City, MO. |
| 1996, May | “The Use of Calcium Sulfate With DFDBA in the Regeneration of Periodontal Defects”, AV Health Promotions Seminar, San Diego, California |
| 1996, May | “The Use of Calcium Sulfate With DFDBA in the Regeneration of Periodontal Defects”, Periodontal Study Club, Century City, California. |
| 1994, May | “A New Technique in Guided Tissue Regeneration Utilizing Calcium Sulfate and DFDBA”, Periodontal Study Club, Westwood Calfornia. |
Publications |
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2008 |
Anson, D: Extraction verses Saving Teeth; How Implants are Changing the Evolving Standard of Care”. Comp Contin Educ Dent; submitted for publication. |
2003 |
Anson D, Sottosanti J: Using calcium sulfate as a graft enhancer and membrane barrier. Dental Implantology Update 14 (1). |
2002 |
Anson, D: Maxillary Anterior Esthetic Extractions With Delayed Single-Stage Implant Placement. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 23(9):829-846, 2002. |
2001 |
Anson, D: Calcium Sulfate Augmented Soft Tissue Root Coverage Adjacent to Connective Tissue Grafting; A New Technique. Int J of Perio and Rest Dent; 2003 Aug;23(4):337-43. |
2000 |
Anson, D: Using calcium sulfate in guided tissue regeneration: a recipe for success. Compend Contin Educ Dent 21(5):365-376, 2000. |
2000 |
Anson, D;Calcium Sulfate Augmented Root Coverage. Perio Insights, (1) 4-7, Feb 2000. |
1999 |
Anson, D; Periodontal Esthetics and Soft-Tissue Root Coverage for Treatment of Cervical Root Caries. Compend Contin Educ Dent (11) 1043, 1999. (Chosen for inclusion in 2001 Year Book of Dentistry; Mosby Pub) |
1999 |
“Saving periodontally hopeless teeth using Capset”, Lifecore Oral Restorative Update 5(1), Oct 1999 |
1998 |
Nachnani S, Anson D: Eficacy of Orasan TM mouthwash on periodontitis and malodor (IADR abstract 1998 Journal of Dental Research 1998:77 June special) |
1997 |
Anson, D; Saving periodontally “hopeless teeth” Using calcium sulfate and demineralized freeze-dried Bone allograft. Compend Contin Educ Dent (3)19, Nachnani S, Anson D: Eficacy of Orasan TM |
1996 |
Anson, D; Calcium sulfate: A 4-Year observation of its use as a resorbable barrier in guided tissueregeneration of periodontal defects. Compend Contin Educ Dent 17(9):895-899, 1996. |