Dr. David A Beltran

Dr. David Beltran About A native of Quito, Ecuador, David A. Beltran DMD moved to Central Florida in 1993. He attended the University of South Florida with a Presidential Scholarship and a Piano Scholarship and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He attended Harvard School of Dental Medicine obtaining his Doctorate of Dental Medicine. After completing an internship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, he earned a certificate in Periodontology from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Beltran then proceeded to obtain certification in Intravenous Conscious Sedation from the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Beltran is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology. He specializes in all aspects of periodontal treatment including regenerative and cosmetic surgical procedures, the placement of dental implants, and surgical removal of third molars. At his new and state-of-the-art office, dental insurances are accepted and flexible payment plans are offered making treatment affordable. Dr. Beltran y sus asistentes hablan espanol. Experience and Training Education 1. Post-Graduate Periodontology – Nova Southeastern University. Fort Lauderdale, FL. Certificate in Periodontology 1. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency – Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School. Boston, MA. 1. Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Boston, MA. Doctor of Dental Medicine 1. University of South Florida. Tampa, FL. Biology Bachelor of Science Magna cum Laude Biology Honors 1. Chamberlain High School. Tampa, FL. 1983-1993 Cotopaxi Academy American International School. Quito, Ecuador. SA. Awards and Honors 2001-2004 Harvard Medical School Research Grant, HSDM. 1. Four-year University Honors Program, USF. Departmental (Biology) Honors, USF. Presidential Scholarship Award, USF. Recognition of Superior Academic Achievement, USF. Division of Student Affairs Hispanic Scholars Recognition, USF. Dean’s Honor List, USF. Piano Music Scholarship, USF. Publications Beltran D, Faquin W, et al. Selective Immunohistochemical Comparison of Polymorphous Low-Grade Adenocarcinoma and Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 64:415-423, 2006. Research Experience 2005-2008 Comparing the perception of Periodontists, General Dentists, and lay people to inter-dental/inter-implant papilla discrepancies: “The black triangle disease.” William Parker DMD. Nova Southeastern University – Department of Periodontology. Fort-Lauderdale, FL. 1. Selective Immunohistochemical Comparison of Polymorphous Low-Grade Adenocarcinoma and Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. Meredith August DMD MD, Bill Faquin MD PhD. Massachusetts General Hospital – Harvard Medical School. Boston, MA. 1998-2000 Transposon Mutagenesis Protocol for Sinorhizobium meliloti 1021. Kendall Gray PhD. University of South Florida – Microbiology Department. Tampa, FL. Presentations 2009 Excessive Gingival Display: Management of the “gummy” smile. Pan-American Dental Society of Greater Orlando. Orlando, FL. 2008 Third Molars and Periodontal Considerations. Florida Academy of Periodontology Spring Meeting – Residents Day. Orlando, FL. 2007 Alveolar Ridge Preservation – Why or Why Not? Nova Southeastern University Grand Rounds. Fort Lauderdale, FL. 2006 Third Molars and Periodontal Considerations. Nova Southeastern University P.O.P.E Seminar. Fort Lauderdale, FL. 2005 Risk of Third Molar Exodontia with Mandibular Angle Fractures. Massachusetts General Hospital Service Meeting – Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Boston, MA. 2004 Selective Immunohistochemical Comparison of Polymorphous Low-Grade Adenocarcinoma and Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. Massachusetts General Hospital Clinical Research Day. Boston, MA. 2004 Selective Immunohistochemical Comparison of Polymorphous Low-Grade Adenocarcinoma and Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. Pre-Doctoral Thesis Defense. Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Boston, MA. 2003 Idiopathic Condylar Resorption. Massachusetts General Hospital Service Meeting – Department of Oral