Dr. Sunil Thanik comes from a family of dentists – both his father and grandfather were dentists. That probably explains why he has been a fan of dentistry since he was a kid. In his mind, dentistry is the perfect field in which science and people come together.
During dental school, he was fascinated by the connection between whole body health and gum disease. For this reason, he considered specializing in Periodontology. When he learned that periodontists often build long-lasting relationships with their patients, he knew it was the right path for him.
When you first meet Dr. Thanik, you’ll immediately notice his warmth and compassion. You’ll also be happy to learn that he has a great sense of humor! Dr. Thanik was born and raised in Canada – if you listen closely, you may still hear bits of an accent.
Education & Experience
Doctorate of Dental Medicine
Tufts University – School of Dental Medicine
General Practice Residency
Yale University – St. Mary’s Hospital
Specialty Training Certificate: Periodontics
Case Western University – School of Dental Medicine
Master of Science Degree
Case Western University – School of Dental Medicine
Continuing Education
To keep up with the constant evolution of new scientific and translational research, including minimally invasive treatment protocols, Dr. Thanik “truly enjoys critically analyzing new findings and adopting them into daily clinical practice to serve my patients better.”
He attends many continuing education courses, well above what is required by state licensing boards. He stays abreast of the latest developments in dentistry, periodontics, and implant dentistry. He has also completed all necessary courses for complete laser periodontal surgery and is currently a certified instructor, allowing him to teach the technique to other surgeons.