Biography
Dr. Silvera is certified by the American Board of Periodontology a significant achievement for a periodontist. She is a specialized dentist who assists people with gum disease/gum problems and in the placement of dental implants.She is a graduate of the Mayo Clinic Advanced Educational Program in Periodontics in Rochester, MN. She also holds a PhD in immunology from the University of Rochester in… Read more ›
Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry | Masters Degree | Microbiology and Immunology | 1991 |
| University of Rochester | Doctorate | Ph.D. | 1994 |
| University of Buffalo | Doctorate | D.D.S. | 1998 |
| Mayo Clinic, Rochester | Masters Degree | Periodontics | 2001 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - Mayo Clinic-Rochester | Periodontics | 2001 |
Experience & Accolades
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Board Certified | American Board of Periodontology | Present |
| Professional Member | ADA | Present |
| Professional Member | Californina Dental Association | Present |
| Professional Member | Central Coast Dental Society | Present |
| Professional Member | American Academy of Periondontolgy | Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Graduated Cum Laude | University of Buffalo |
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
English, SpanishMedical Specialties
- Dentist - Sub-Specialty: Periodontics
Years In Practice: 28 (started in 1998)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Silvera specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Adults
- Children and Pre-Teens
- Infants
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Payment Options
Payment DetailsReviews
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Most Recent Review: None
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Locations
Affiliated Practices
Healthy Teeth and Gums
1505 Shepard Dr. #105Santa Maria, CA 93454
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- Aesthetics and Cosmetic Gum Dentistry
- Crown Lengthening
- Dental Implants
- Frenulectomy - prominant muscle pull at the gums, causing gum recession
- Irregular Gum Levels
- Non-Surgical Therapy
- Periodontal Disease & Scaling And Root Planing - deep cleaning
- Periodontics (gum Therapy And Treatment)
- Pinhole Technique (gum Tissue Augmentation)
- Ridge Augmentation - bone graft to make bone wide enought for implant placement
- Ridge Preservation After Extraction - bone graft after extraction at the same appointment
- Sinus Lift & Bone Graft - bone graft prior to placing implants (depends on location of sinus)
- Soft Tissue Grafts - to restore natural gum levels
- Surgical Therapy to treat gum disease or conditions
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- As needed
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Maria Silvera, DDS, PHD accepts the following payment methods:- Debit Cards
- Care Credit
- Discover
- American Express
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Personal Check
- Cash
More info: We accept Cash, checks, credit cards, debit cards and care credit.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
We accept all insurances, call to inquire for more information.