Dr. Rachel Black
Education and Involvement
Dr. Black grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania, working regularly in her father’s oral surgery office. She attended Harvard University majoring in English, and went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from Rutgers University. She then went on to complete a residency program in periodontics at the prestigious University of Washington in Seattle, earning a certificate in periodontics, a Masters of Science in Dentistry and certification in IV sedation.
While at the University of Washington, Dr. Black was well trained in dental implant surgery including full mouth implant rehabilitation, bone and sinus reconstruction, surgical and orthodontic crown lengthening, soft tissue reconstruction as well as other periodontal plastic surgical procedures. Her training focused extensively on comprehensive full mouth rehabilitative care and an interdisciplinary approach to treatment.
She is board-certified, and a member of leading Periodontal and Dental Implant organizations, including:
- American Academy of Periodontology
- Academy of Osseointegration
- American Dental Association
Advancing the field of periodontology
Dr. Black was selected as a finalist for the VOLPE International Periodontal Research Competition at The Ohio State University. The VOLPE competition is for the best clinical research in periodontology by students in dentistry, where she placed third. Her research focused on peri-implantitis, a condition where implants undergo bone loss following bacterial infection. She examined the efficacy of various decontamination methods as well as the effects whether those methods can increase bone loss.
Dr. Black was recently selected as one of four clinical research finalists at the Balint Orban Memorial Award. The renowned competition has been a featured even at the American Academy of Periodontology’s Annual Meeting since 1960 for clinical or basic research presented by periodontal residents.
Caring and Committed
Dr. Black has dreamed of a career in dentistry since she was very young and is thrilled to begin working in Carmel. New to the community, Dr. Black enjoys jogging, skiing, cooking, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
Dr. Rachel M Black is a board certified periodontist focusing on soft tissue plastic surgery, regeneration procedures and implant-based rehabilitation.
Dr. Jason Kum
Education and Involvement
Dr. Kum earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at Creighton University and continued at Creighton to pursue his Doctor in Dental Surgery. Due to his excellence in both clinical and academic fields he was selected for the dental honor society of Omicron Kappa Upsilon and the university honor society of Alpha Sigma Nu.
He went on to complete a three-year, internationally acclaimed residency program at the University of Washington earning a Certificate in Periodontology and Oral Implantology and a Master of Science in Dentistry.
Caring and Committed
Dr. Kum enjoys traveling to visit family and friends. When he is not practicing dentistry, you can find him researching players for his fantasy football team or creating beautiful latte art as a home barista.
Study Club
Peak Periodontal & Dental Implant Specialists is proud to host a chapter of the Seattle Study Club, one of the most respected dental continuing education networks in North America. Our study club provides a collaborative environment for dental professionals to grow together through clinical case discussions, continuing education, and peer-to-peer mentorship.
We welcome local general dentists and specialists who are passionate about lifelong learning and clinical excellence.
Benefits include:
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