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Dr. William Porzio

Dr. William Porzio

Periodontist & Implant Surgeon

Dr. William Porzio is a Board-Certified Periodontist and Dental Implant Specialist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He brings a warm and personalized approach to patient care as our newest member of DC Perio & Implants. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biochemistry. During this time, he played an active role in student governance where he served as a class officer and student-alumni associate. Upon graduation, Dr. Porzio began his dental education at the UNC School of Dentistry in Chapel Hill, NC where he discovered his love for community outreach. Serving as a coordinator for the Student Health Action Coalition dental clinic, he embraced his passion for periodontal treatments. Dr. Porzio earned his Masters of Science Degree upon completion of his three-year periodontics residency at Virginia Commonwealth University, receiving extensive training in periodontal and dental implant surgery. When he’s not busy connecting with patients in the clinic, Dr. Porzio spends his time hiking, kayaking, and petting his two cats.

Education:

Virginia Tech—Blacksburg, Virginia

  • BS – Biochemistry

University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill, North Carolina

  • DDS– Doctorate of Dental Surgery

Virginia Commonwealth University—Chapel Hill, North Carolina

  • MSD – Periodontology
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry

Awards & Honors:

  • Chief Resident, Division of Periodontics – Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Quintessence Publishing Award – UNC School of Dentistry
  • John Harvey Spell Memorial Award – UNC School of Dentistry
  • Morgan Family Award – UNC School of Dentistry

Licenses & Certifications:

  • Diplomate– American Board of Periodontology
  • District of Columbia Dental Board Certified
  • Virginia Dental Board Certified
  • LANAP® Laser Assisted New Attachment Protocol Certified
  • IV Sedation Certified