Dr. Kevin C. Harrison was born in Phoenix, Arizona and has always loved the Southwest.  He graduated with a B.S. with Honors from The University of Florida in 2002 under full academic scholarship.  He obtained his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from The Medical College of Georgia, School of Dentistry in 2008.  During his years as a dental student, Dr. Harrison was involved with several graduate research projects and served as the Class President for 2 years.  In 2011, Dr. Harrison received a Masters of Science degree in Periodontics from the prestigious Periodontics Program at The Ohio State University.  Dr. Harrison is on track to becoming a Board Certified Periodontist through the American Academy of Periodontology and will be granted Diplomate status – an achievement reserved only for an elite group of periodontists nationwide.

Dr. Harrison is actively involved in several local study clubs in Albuquerque and has recently lectured at the Albuquerque District Dental Society (A.D.D.S) meeting in 2011.

Dr. Harrison enjoys running, outdoor activities, reading and spending time with his girlfriend and family.

Education:

• The Ohio State University, Master in Science (M.S.) in Periodontics – 2011
• The Medical College of Georgia, Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) – 2008
• The University of Florida, Bachelor in Science (B.S.) – Microbiology – 2002

Member/Organizations:

• The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) – Board Certification eligible in June 2012
• The Academy of Osseointegration (AO)
• The International Team of Implantology (ITI)
• The American Dental Society of Anesthesiology (ADSA)
• The American Dental Association (ADA)
• The New Mexico Dental Association (NMDA)
• The International Association of Dental Research (IADR)

Publications:

•  K.Harrison, B.Leblebicioglu, H-H.Chien. Alveolar Bone Expansion Following Ridge-Split Technique. J.Dent.Res. 90 (Special issue) Abstract 2169 IADR 2011.
•  K.Harrison.  Socket Preservation – An Evidence Based Procedure? New Mexico Dental Journal, Winter 2011.