Katherine Ni DMD MS

Dr. Katherine Ni DMD MS leads a specialized periodontal practice located at 2207 Oregon Pike #201, Lancaster, PA 17601, operating under the website DrGumGuy.com. This clinic is dedicated to periodontics and dental implants, focusing on the health and aesthetics of the gums and supporting bone structures. Dr. Ni is a highly accomplished periodontist who grew up in southwest Michigan. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Grinnell College, and pursued her dental education at the University of Pittsburgh, where she excelled, graduating as class president and at the top of her class in dental hygiene, and earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.). She further specialized by completing her Advanced Education in Periodontics and Dental Implants concurrently with a Master of Sciences in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Maryland. Her extensive academic and research background is highlighted by numerous awards, including the "Outstanding Achievement in Periodontics" from the American Academy of Periodontics. The practice emphasizes comprehensive and individualized patient care. Services offered include, but are not limited to, the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease (gum disease), dental implant placement, Gum Grafting, pocket reduction surgery, Bone Regeneration, crown lengthening, and ridge augmentation. The clinic utilizes state-of-the-art materials and techniques, including Nobel and Straumann implant systems, which are among the most researched and high-quality implants available. They also offer advanced procedures like the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST) for receding gums and LANAP laser therapy for periodontal disease, utilizing the FDA-approved PerioLase MVP-7 laser. Dr. Ni and her team are committed to providing a positive and comfortable patient experience. They prioritize uncompromising safety through strict adherence to sterilization and cross-contamination standards set by the ADA, OSHA, and CDC. To ensure patient comfort, they offer amenities such as nitrous oxide (laughing gas), conscious sedation, iPod headsets, and memory foam dental chairs. The team is known for its compassionate and personalized approach, taking the time to educate patients, answer questions, and follow up post-procedure to ensure well-being. Patient testimonials often highlight the staff's friendliness, professionalism, and the clinic's welcoming atmosphere.