Meet Dr. Charles W. Schwimer, DMD

Dr. Charles W. Schwimer is a Board Certified Periodontist and has practiced Periodontics and placed Dental Implants since 1987.

Dr. Charles Schwimer maintains a full-time private practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA limited to periodontics and implants, specializing in biologically based preservation and he received his BS degree in Psychology and later received his DMD at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1985. Dr. Schwimer Received his speciality certification in Periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania and his Branemark implant certification from the TIP training center at Columbia University in 1987. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology since 1993, Clinical Professor of Periodontics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania school of Dental Medicine. 

Most recently Dr. Schwimer focuses upon the clinical advancement of Partial Extraction Therapies and Osseodensification. Dr Schwimer is the creator and owner of SPoT® Site Preservation of TissueDr. Schwimer provides “state of the art” Periodontal and Implant treatments in a personalized and caring environment. 

Dr. Charles Schwimer offers immediate implant placement and provisional implant crowns when indicated.

Dr. Schwimer offers Laser surgery and utilizes digital imaging technologies including CBCT radiograghs and intraoral photography to ensure quality patient care and communication. 

Dr. Schwimer held the position of Assistant Clinical Professor and taught Postdoctoral Periodontics at the University of Pittsburgh. He lectured on the use of the Laser in Periodontal treatment, and continues to be active with continuing education to ensure he is proficient in current concepts and treatment modlities. 

Socket Shield/Partial ExtractionTherapy (PET) and Osseodensification are 2 new areas of implant dentistry in which Dr. Schwimer is an internationally renowned expert.  He continues to lecture in the United States and Internationally.

Dr. Charles Schwimer is the creator of THE SPoT® and SPoT® (Preservation Implant Dentistry).

SPoT® is dedicated to SITE PRESERVATION of TISSUE for Implant and Restorative Dentistry. The goal is to educate and promote cases demonstrating innovative diagnostics, techniques and instrumentation that preserve and enhance our patients own tissues.

For more information visit: SPoTOnDentistry.com or Call (412) 787-7555

Dr. Charles Schwimer offers a wide array of SPoT® themed courses, encompassing didactic, hands-on, and live surgery, he is able to provide educational training regardless of the clinician’s skill level.

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Implant Dentistry is a constantly evolving science. There has never been a more exciting time in the field, with advances in technology and new techniques that are making implant dentistry more successful. 

While bringing implant capabilities to the forefront of the dental community, these changes and advances can be quite intimidating and difficult to keep up with. Dr. Charles Schwimer has developed the SPoT® treatment philosophy which focuses upon preservation techniques to provide protocols with minimally invasive and efficient outcomes. 

Dr. Charles Schwimer offers a wide array of SPoT® themed courses, encompassing didactic, hands-on, and live surgery, he is able to provide educational training regardless of the clinician’s skill level. 

Whether you are just beginning your implant journey or continuing to advance your current skills, we trust you will find many exciting and valuable educational opportunities featured in this course guide.

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