Meet Dr. Luis Perez

Luis A. Perez, DDS, MS, attended the Central University of Venezuela (Universidad Central de Venezuela), graduating in 1994. Following his general dental training, Dr. Perez worked as a general dentist for 4 years as well as a clinical coordinator for “El Valle” internship at the Central University of Venezuela.

In 2001 he received a Certificate and a Master of Science Degree in Periodontology at the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry.

Immediately after completion of his graduate training, Dr. Perez obtained the Diplomate status by the American Board of Periodontology. Later he was awarded a Fellowship by the American College of Dentists (FACD).

He serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics at the University of Michigan, and is actively involved in numerous professional organizations, including American Academy of Periodontology, Midwest Society of Periodontology, Michigan Periodontal Association, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association (Member of the house of Delegates) and Genesee District Dental Society (Past President and currently Editor of its Journal SmileGenesee).

In addition, Dr. Perez has served for several years as Oral Examiner for the Michigan specialty licence in Periodontics, lectures nationally and internationally and has published several articles on periodontics and dental implants.

Dr. Perez is licensed to deliver intravenous sedation for patient comfort.  He speaks fluent Spanish and English and maintains a practice limited to Periodontics and Dental Implants in Flint, Michigan – USA.