Dr. Mark McCawley is a board-certified periodontist and implant surgeon, proudly continuing a legacy of advanced periodontal care at the McCawley Center for Laser Periodontics & Implants in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
A lifelong local resident, he earned his DMD, Master of Science, and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Periodontology and Implants from Nova Southeastern University. He completed a rigorous examination process conducted by the American Board of Periodontology to become a board-certified periodontist. Fewer than two percent of all dentists in the United States hold this distinction. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Dentists.
Dr. McCawley often lectures to other dentists about advanced gum treatments, how to prevent and treat infections around dental implants, and the proper use of antibiotics. He also lectures to dental students at Nova Southeastern University, instructing future providers in periodontal microbiology and appropriate treatment methods.
He is one of only 30 dentists in the world certified as an Advanced Pinhole Surgeon and is widely recognized for his published research and national lectures on LANAP® laser therapy.
Dr. McCawley is highly skilled in minimally invasive procedures. The Pinhole Surgical Technique he uses helps patients improve gum recession and gum health without traditional invasive surgery.
He also performs advanced laser treatments such as LANAP and LAPIP to manage gum disease and save teeth and implants. He has successfully saved thousands of patients from losing their teeth and implants, making him one of top providers in his field.
He specializes in diagnosing the root cause of periodontal disease by identifying microbial culprits with advanced microscopy and culturing—a critical step that many other providers ignore. He has also conducted research on these innovative techniques and presents this findings at major dental conferences around the country.
Dr. Mark McCawley is known for his caring and gentle approach. He makes sure patients feel comfortable and offers sedation options for those who are nervous about treatment. He focuses on improving gum and oral health, and saving teeth and implants, even in cases where others say it’s not possible. He also effectively treats patients with chronic bad breath that hasn’t improved with standard treatments.
When he’s not in the office, he enjoys playing sports like pickleball and golf as well as modifying and racing cars. During the cooler months he will be off camping around Florida with his wife and when it heats up he will travel to further off places. Having a local family, he frequently shares time with his parents, brothers, nieces and nephews. He remains committed to his mission of “Saving Lives by Saving Smiles.”
To book an appointment with Dr. Mark McCawley at our periodontal office in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, call (954) 807-4829 or visit us at 800 East Broward Blvd #706, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dr. McCawley’s clinical focus includes:
