SAME-DAY IMPLANTS - Key Persons
Owner of Pacific Northwest Periodontics, Dr. Darrin Rapoport practiced for six years as a general dentist in South Africa before relocating to Seattle and training as a periodontist. He credits his experience as a general dentist with giving him a very broad view of dentistry as opposed to someone who only specializes.
After arriving in Seattle in 1996, Dr. Rapoport immediately embarked upon three years of specialist training in periodontics and dental implant treatment at the University of Washington. He earned his Masters of Science in Dentistry degree and certification as a periodontist in 1999.
Dr. Rapoport is a board-certified periodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a status only granted after passing a rigorous exam on dental implant procedures and other aspects of periodontics. Diplomate status has only been earned by 10 percent of the periodontists in the U.S.
Dr. Rapoport is committed to using the latest in advanced dental technology to provide the best care possible. He has implemented several very advanced techniques in our office for dental implant treatment that sets us apart as a state-of-the-art facility. Using these advancements, he and his team provide comprehensive dental implant services for patients who would not be eligible in other offices due to the complexity of their cases.
"I really want to give the restored health and renewed confidence our treatments provide to as many people as possible," he says. "Thus it is imperative we always stay on the cutting edge of technology. This way we can help even those who might have lost hope."
Dr. Ralf Schuler had already distinguished himself in Germany before coming to the United States. After receiving his dental degree in 1991, he began his career as an Assistant Professor in the Prosthodontics Department at the University of Cologne in Germany.
He then left teaching to practice in Erlangen, Germany as a general dentist for six years before relocating to Seattle. In Seattle he completed an additional three years of highly specialized training in periodontics and dental implants. He earned his Master of Science in Dentistry degree and certification as a periodontist in 2003.
Dr. Schuler is a board-certified periodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, the highest professional status granted for technical proficiency in his field. His expertise has also been recognized in the local community by being selected as a Top Dentist in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine.
Dr. Schuler serves outside the office as an Affiliate Associate Professor in the Department of Graduate Periodontics at the University of Washington. He has published articles in peer-reviewed journals, and lectures to students and colleagues at national and international events.
Part of Pacific Northwest Periodontics since 2003, Dr. Schuler provides expert dental implant treatment to our patients and continues to keep on top of the latest developments in implantology through regular continuing education. He implements state-of-the art techniques as they are developed, giving our patients the highest-quality and most comfortable care possible.