Learn more about Dr. Peter Nordland and The Nordland Oral Surgical Institute!

“Co-Founder and President of The International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons”

Location: 850 Prospect Street, Suite 7, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone 858-459-7374

About Dr. Peter Nordland

W. Peter Nordland, D.M.D., M.S. is a world recognized leader for his contribution to the dental community in the area of esthetic oral plastic surgery. Dr. Nordland is one of the few Fellows of the prestigious American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and a co-founder and president of The International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons. With his development of this oral plastic surgery sub-specialty, this society serves as a platform for periodontists and oral surgeons interested in esthetic surgery. Dr. Peter Nordland has introduced many new surgical procedures and has developed his own microsurgical instrumentation. He enjoys teaching and is the Director of the Oral Microsurgical Residency Program at the Newport Coast Oral-Facial Institute, is an Assistant Professor of Periodontics at Loma Linda University and has taught at almost every US dental school.  In essence, Dr. Nordland has presented over 400 professional papers and lectures internationally for esteemed state and dental organizations, such as, the American Dental Association, The American College of Prosthodontists, International Dental Federation and much more.  Dr. Nordland has authored or co-authored numerous textbooks, written chapters and several journal publications on Periodontal Plastic Surgery and has recently published a landmark paper on surgical correction of the lost interdental papilla. He is an active Member of the American Academy of Periodontology and maintains a private practice at The Nordland Oral Microsurgical Institute in La Jolla, CA.