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Superior Periodontal Specialist in Tigard, OR

Healthy Smiles Begin with Healthy Gums

At Progressive Periodontics in Tigard, OR, Implants and Laser Therapy, our mission is to provide the highest quality dental care to meet the needs of all our patients. That’s why we focus on not only the beauty of your smile, but the overall wellness of your dental health. We strive to provide exceptional, comprehensive oral services while maximizing comfort and convenience, to ensure every visit with us is as pleasant as possible.

We specialize in periodontal treatments including, cosmetic procedures to aesthetically enhance your smile, as well as laser gum surgery, dental implants, and more. With our advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment, we’re able to create long-lasting, beautiful smiles in Oregon, US. Whether you have a lost tooth, periodontal infection, or other condition, we’ll work closely with you to achieve optimal results.

Approach for a Healthy Experience

Surgically Clean Air

We employ a state of the art sterilization system

Every patient will be treated by a team member wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including N95 masks, gowns, gloves, and goggles

We have implemented a system to reduce aerosols using a combination of two high volume suction techniques

Call us at 503-924-6505 to book your appointment today. We serve the Tigard, OR and surrounding areas.
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Surgically Clean Air Quality

With the Jade Air Purification System, our office has the same high quality air that rivals an operating room by reducing impurities and virus particles from the air we breath.
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See What Our Past Patients Have Said About Us
“Thank you for your honesty and for being so good at what you do!”
Debbie
“A brief note to express how grateful I am for your excellent care.”
SWEE
“Dr. Thanik was amazing with my worrier child who needed a frenulum revision. I appreciate his care & call in the evening to see how he was recovering.”
BECKY S
“Thank you for your honesty and for being so good at what you do!”
Debbie
“A brief note to express how grateful I am for your excellent care.”
SWEE
“Dr. Thanik was amazing with my worrier child who needed a frenulum revision. I appreciate his care & call in the evening to see how he was recovering.”
BECKY S
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Dr. Thanik
DMD, MSD
Dr. Sunil Thanik comes from a family of dentists – both his father and grandfather were dentists. That probably explains why he has been a fan of dentistry since he was a kid. In his mind, dentistry is the perfect field in which science and people come together.
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Dr. LaCoste
DMD, MS
Dr. Amy LaCoste grew up in Sacramento, California, and later attended Oregon State University for her undergraduate studies. She went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), where she also completed specialized training in periodontics and earned a Master of Science (M.S.) degree.
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Monday - By Appointment Only
Tuesday - 8am to 4:30pm
Wednesday - 8am to 4:30pm
Thursday - 8am to 4:30pm
Friday - 8am to 4:30pm
Saturday & Sunday - Closed.