Dr. Stephen Folson

BOARD CERTIFIED PERIODONTIST

DIPLOMATE OF AMERICAN BOARD OF PERIODONTOLOGY 

Education

Dr. Stephen Folson DDS, MS, PC. Dr. Folson received his DDS at Loyola University of Chicago in 1979. He subsequently completed a VA General Practice Residency with University of Michigan. Thereafter, Steve returned to Loyola for a two-year Residency in Periodontics and received a Masters Degree and Certificate of Specialty. In 1982, Dr. Folson started a private practice Limited to Periodontics in Peoria-Sun City, AZ. In 1988, Steve completed the rigorous examination process to become Board Certified with American Board of Periodontology. After 38 years in private practice, Steve transitioned to independent contracting in 2020.

Dr. Folson strongly believes by doing a thorough examination and rendering predictable treatment can restore periodontal (gum) health for each patient. Also, educating his patients to understand the connection between periodontal disease and overall health. Since 1982, Dr. Folson has built solid relationships with his patients with a common goal to maintain their teeth, healthy gums and dental implants.

He is honored to join Dr. Donnelly’s practice and collaborate closely to help patients maintain their natural dentition and achieve a beautiful and healthy smile.

Procedures

Clinical surgical crown (tooth) lengthening enabling teeth to be maintained and not extracted.
Gingival (gum) grafting to restore lost gum tissue from receding gums and, if feasible, cover exposed roots with donor gum tissue. Dental implants are especially prone to gum recession which can lead to bone loss and exposure of titanium threads. Gum grafting by Dr. Stephen A. Folson, our Board Certified Periodontist, can prevent implant failure, if treated sooner than later.

Pocket reduction surgery to treat moderate to severe bone loss on teeth (periodontitis) and implants (peri-implantitis) in conjunction with optimal oral hygiene.

Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of gingival (gum tissue) lesions cause by trauma or disease. If indicated, oral biopsy will be taken and submitted to the renowned Oral Pathology Lab at University of Florida.

Dr Folson collaborates with Dr Donnelly’s registered dental hygienists to ensure our patients can maintain their teeth, dental implants and lasting smiles 

Extraction of hopeless teeth and immediate implant placement with bone graft and barrier membrane. 4 months later, the implant is cosmetically restored by Dr. Donnelly to enhance the patient’s smile.

Away From The Office

Dr. Folson and his wife of 45 years, Gretchen, are from Grand Forks, North Dakota. They were high school classmates of Norwegian heritage. They have a special needs adult daughter, Berit. Son, Paul, and daughter in law, Tamar, reside in California. Steve and Gretchen enjoy cruises, gardening, going to movies, and their wire fox terrier, Finnegan.