Meet The Team
PERIODONTICS AND DENTAL IMPLANTS IN SARASOTA
Our team at Dr. Ryan C. Taylor Periodontics & Dental Implants are here to welcome you to our office for all of your periodontal and surgical needs. Our staff has the highest quality education and training and we strive to make you as comfortable as possible. We are committed to your improving your health and providing the highest quality care to our patients.
About Dr. Ryan C. Taylor
With a passion for clinical excellence and a vision of exceptional patient care, Dr. Ryan C. Taylor established his practice in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry in Sarasota, Florida in 2004. His mission is to help his patients desire, achieve and maintain optimum oral health.
Dr. Ryan C. Taylor received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the Bowling Green State University. He continued his education at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry where he earned his Master in Science, Doctorate of Dental Surgery and Periodontal training. An avid golfer, he also participated on the college golf team and received the Merit Award for Athletic Scholar.
Dr. Ryan C. Taylor is an active member in the American Academy of Periodontology, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and the Academy of Osseointegration. He is also a member in the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, West Coast District Dental Association and Sarasota County Dental Association
About Dr. Nathan Estrin
Dr. Nathan Estrin was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA before moving to Bloomington, IN where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Indiana University. Dr. Estrin then moved to Florida to earn his D.M.D. from LECOM school of Dental Medicine and furthered his education at Stony Brook University in New York where he received his training in Periodontics. During his dental studies, Dr. Estrin developed a passion for regenerative, implant, and laser surgery and has over 15 publications and 2 book chapters in these areas of expertise. Dr. Estrin’s favorite aspects of dentistry are working with his hands and applying his knowledge of biological sciences to provide the utmost care for his patients and ultimately save teeth!
Outside of work you can find him spending time with his family, staying active, and exploring the outdoors. Dr. Estrin enjoys watching and playing basketball, and spends his weekends reading by the pool in the Florida weather.
About Dr. Jeffrey T. Hawkins
Dr. Jeffrey T. Hawkins DDS is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons with over 25 years of experience
Dr. Jeffrey Hawkins attended St. Louis College of Pharmacy for undergraduate study. He obtained his Doctorate in Dental Surgery at the University of Illinois where he graduated top of his class. He received several awards including the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons dental student award for outstanding achievement and performance in undergraduate oral surgery. He then went on to complete his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago serving as chief resident.
Dr. Hawkins started his private practice in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. He held positions as Associate Professor at both the University of Illinois and Loyola Medical Center in Maywood Illinois.
Dr. Hawkins joined Dr. Ryan Taylor’s team as an associate in 2015. Throughout his career he has strived to provide compassionate patient care in his practice. The scope of his practice includes Dentoalveolar surgeries including wisdom teeth, Dental Implants, General Anesthesia / Deep Sedation, Bone Grafting, Pre-Prosthetic surgery, Pathology / Biopsy’s and Facial Trauma.
In his down time, Dr. Hawkins enjoys boating, gym workouts, reading and spending time with his family.
Guiding Philosophy
Guiding Philosophy
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