George Markle

Bio

Dr. George K. Markle attended the University of Southern California as an undergraduate, then studied at the University of Pacific Dental School where he received his DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery). He began practicing general and cosmetic dentistry in San Francisco in 1978.

Dr. Markle's professional memberships include:

* Academy of General Dentistry
* American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
* International Association of Orthodontics and Orthopedics
* American Dental Association
* California Dental Associaton/ San Francisco Dental Society
* International Congress of Oral Implantologists
* The American Orthodontic Society
* Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Dentistry
* Metropolitan Life Dental Advisory Council

He has gained a national reputation speaking before professional groups on topics ranging from cosmetic d entistry to "heroic" dental rehabilitation. In the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Markle is a visible - and audible - advocate for dental common sense. He is a regular guest on local health-oriented radio "talk" shows.

When he's away from the office, Dr. Markle enjoys the company of family and friends, traveling, hiking, skiing, running and the opportunity to explore all that the local cultures and geography has to offer.



Specialties:

  • dentistry

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Activity

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:

    MONDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News) -- For many people, once-a-year dental cleaning may be enough to prevent gum disease that leads to tooth loss, according to a new study.

    "Twice-yearly cleanings have been recommended for over 50 years without supporting evidence,...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:

    THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends.

    "You look at it side-to-side with 'meth mouth' or 'coke mouth,' it is startling to see the intensity and extent of damage more or less t...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:

    TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- Dentists, as it turns out, may have one more reason than the rest of us to be wary of alligators. The toothy reptiles may one day put those who install implants, bridges and dentures out of their jobs.

    Alligators continually make new teeth to replace t...Full Article