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Dr. Tom and Mark McCawley welcome you to McCawley Center for Laser Periodontics Implants and Breath Treatment. We have a kind, well-trained team with several members serving you for from 14 to 30 years, Part of our mission states: “Our team believes that through our advanced technology and genuine personalized care, we can make a difference in your life.”

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What Makes the McCawley Center Stand out?

What is our health-care specialty?

We specialize in periodontics focusing on the treatment of gum diseases and the placement of dental implants. Our expertise lies in utilizing minimally invasive techniques such as the Laser- Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) for gum disease and Chao Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation for gum recession. These advanced procedures have revolutionized our approach to patient care, offering reduced discomfort and faster recovery times compared to traditional methods.

What distinguishes our practice from others?

    1. Laser Pioneers: We were the first in the country to introduce the Nd:YAG laser, and our experience with laser procedures surpasses any other practice worldwide.
    2. Microscopic Precision: We employ cutting-edge microscopic and culturing techniques to identify and treat the root bacterial cause of gum This approach ensures effective and long lasting treatment outcomes.
    3. Chao Pinhole Certification: As one of only 35 clinicians certified as advanced Chao Pinhole clinicians worldwide, we can address gum recession without resorting to painful palate wounds.
    4. Bad Breath Specialists: We possess exclusive access to patented instruments, making us one of only two offices globally utilizing this technique that specializes in curing offensive bad breath.
    5. Implant Expertise: Mark McCawley, a board-certified dental implant surgeon, brings his extensive knowledge and teaches implantology at Nova Dental School.

Is there an experience that that speaks to the core philosophy of our practice?

Recently, we treated a patient who had been told by another dentist that they would lose all their teeth due to severe gum disease. Overwhelmed by dental anxiety, the patient had postponed treatment. By providing compassionate care, addressing their concerns, and offering sedation options, we performed the LANAP treatment, ultimately saving their teeth. This case reflects our commitment to personalized care, advanced technology, and saving our patients’ smiles for a lifetime.

Mark Mccawley DMD, MS, FACD — Board Certified in Periodontics and Dental Implant Surgery

Dr. Mark McCawley is a lifelong resident of Fort Lauderdale. He graduated Cum Laude from Florida State University. He received his D.M.D. degree from Nova Southeastern College of Dental Medicine and also a Masters of Science, as well as, a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study after a three year residency in periodontology and implants from Nova. Read more

Tom Mccawley DDS, FACD — Fellow of the Prestigious American College of Dentists

Dr. Tom McCawley has practiced in Fort Lauderdale for over 40 years. A graduate of the University of Illinois College Of Dentistry, Dr. McCawley holds a specialty degree in Periodontics from Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry and recently appointed to the Florida State Board of Dentistry. Read more

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Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, it was announced that Dr. Thomas McCawley was reappointed to the Florida State Board of Dentistry.

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Dr. Tom McCawley practices periodontics with his son Dr. Mark McCawley in Fort Lauderdale. Previously, he served three years in the U.S. Army Dental Corps as Chief of Periodontics at the Baumholder, Germany Dental Center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontics and Past President of the Florida Association of Periodontists. Dr. McCawley earned his bachelor’s degree and Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Illinois and his Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Periodontics from Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry.
“I am honored to be reappointed to serve on the Florida State Board of Dentistry to help protect the health and welfare of our citizens from dental treatments which do not meet the standard of care and also to help elevate and maintain the professional standards of dentistry in Florida.”

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What Are The Top Ten Reasons To Use Drs. Mark And Tom McCawley For Your Periodontal Care?

We had the first periodontal laser in the country in 1990

We had the first periodontal laser in the country in 1990. Since then, we have completed over 5,000 successful laser periodontal procedures, more than any other periodontal practice in the world. This laser treatment is much less invasive than traditional cutting and stitching surgery, and is FDA approved to regenerate bone instead of destroying bone like traditional surgery. Both doctors received the LANAP Gold Medal for their laser studies.

Over 30 years ago, our office pioneered treating the bacterial cause of periodontal disease

Over 30 years ago, our office pioneered treating the bacterial cause of periodontal disease, not just the resultant pockets, to cure not just control the infection, which helps prevent recurrence. We have analyzed over 400,000 bacterial samples under the microscope, more than any other periodontal practice in the world.

For implants, Dr. Mark McCawley completed three years of graduate training in their placement and is board certified in dental implant surgery

For implants, Dr. Mark McCawley completed three years of graduate training in their placement and is board certified in dental implant surgery. He has successfully placed hundreds of implants and specializes in placing “All on 4” cases. For these case, he usually places 6 implants which greatly increases predictability.. He uses only the top of the line, most-researched implants, not generic knockoffs.

We are one of only 30 offices in the world certified as Advanced Pinhole Surgeons

Dr. John Chao: “Drs. Mark and Tom McCawley are very prominent and talented periodontists in Fort Lauderdale. They have taught in my seminar several times and are one of only 30 offices in the world that I have certified as Advanced Pinhole Surgeons. They are extremely experienced in Pinhole Surgery and have done many procedures with beautiful results. The doctors are well known nationally on the Pinhole Technique and co-authored a study that they presented at the American Academy of Dental Research of 266 Pinhole Surgery sites that averaged 93% coverage at an average time of 17 months. They are the go-to office for this procedure in South Florida.”
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We have pioneered the cure of bad breath for over 20 years

The Florida Breath Center has a 20-year track record of Curing Bad Breath. Unlike other offices, we totally eliminate the source of the problem. That takes time and skill and the use of very specialized instruments – instruments only available in one other office in the world.

Approximately 35% of people have bad breath. If you or someone you know has bad breath, give us a call for guaranteed cure.

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We have five published research studies on laser treatment and have pioneered the treatment of failing, infected implants

We have five published research studies on laser treatment and have pioneered the treatment of failing, infected implants to save them if at all possible. We were recently invited to lecture to an international implant meeting on our technique to save failing implants. We teach how to treat infected implants in the Nova Southeastern College of Dental Medicine Maxi-implant course. We have written two books for patients and clinicians on how to treat periodontal disease, peri-implant diseases and other oral diseases which are downloadable on our website McCawley.com.

If you are anxious, we offer oral, IV, and nitrous oxide sedation to make you very comfortable during treatment.

If you are anxious, we offer oral, IV, and nitrous oxide sedation to make you very comfortable during treatment. Most procedures can be accomplished in only one visit. For additional comfort, we use the infrared Vein Viewer technology, which helps ensure comfortable venipuncture the first time. We have safely completed more than 4,000 sedation procedures.

We Are An Unrestricted Provider Which Allows Us To Work With Almost All Insurance Companies.

We Are An Unrestricted Provider Which Allows Us To Work With Almost All Insurance Companies. We Have Convenient And Flexible Payment Plans That Will Make Your Treatment Affordable – With PPO plans, you are able to see any periodontist, even periodontists who are not in your network. When you go to someone not on your list, your PPO plan will still cover a portion of your dental fees, often at the same rate as “in network”

Dr. Tom McCawley is past president of the North American Society of Periodontists and the Florida Association of Periodontists

Dr. Tom McCawley is past president of the North American Society of Periodontists and the Florida Association of Periodontists. He was appointed by the Governor to the Florida State Board of Dentistry which helps protect the public. Dr. Mark McCawley is on the executive council of the Broward County Dental Association. Both doctors lecture annually to the periodontal graduate students at Nova Southeastern College of Dental Medicine on the microbiological cause and treatment of periodontal disease and have lectured internationally on this subject.

We have a relationship based practice where you see the same doctor and team for many years

We have a relationship-based practice where you see the same doctor and team for many years. We have successfully served the periodontal and implant needs of Broward County for almost 50 years. We have a synergistic father and son team to ensure that your treatment plan simultaneously meets all of your needs while including the best treatment; as well as the least invasive.

We have a kind, well-trained team with several members serving you from 14 to 30 years

We have a kind, well-trained team with several members serving you from 14 to 30 years, Part of our mission states: “Our team believes that through our advanced technology and genuine personalized care, we can make a difference in your life.”  Because of all this, we have over 400 5 Star Google Reviews. Check them out.

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