Dr. Bill Locante is a nationally renowned implant dentist with a primary practice in dental implantology. After graduating from Marquette University School of Dentistry in Dental Surgery, he promptly developed an interest in the promising field of dental implants. “Advances in implant science were really just beginning” he says, “and I was captivated with the real solutions they provide my patient
s. This is an area of practice where one can greatly improve the quality of a person’s life.”
Dr. Locante then completed an advanced fellowship in implantology at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, New York (the first organized implant program in the country). He studied under Dr. Normin Cranin, one of the first pioneers in the field of Implant Dentistry. After training was accomplished, Dr. Locante pursued “complete and total” knowledge of dental implants, both in his private practice and as an advisor with major implant manufacturers in the US. Not only was he learning the techniques and procedures, but also he was instrumental in the design and implementation for the continuing development of implantology. Dr. Locante is board certified as an implant dentist by the American Board of Oral Implantology, has been named a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, is a fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and is past president of the Southern District of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), of which he is a past trustee at the national level. Dr. Locante has also served on clinical advisory boards for major dental implant companies, helped develop new techniques and dental implants, and performed extensive research in bone cell and bio protein healing mechanisms. Dr. Locante was one of the first implantologists in the area to receive his implant certification from the American Board of Oral Implantology, plus receiving Diplomate status in this prestigious organization. He is dedicated to teaching implantology to doctors around the world, both at his teaching centers in Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee as well as being a visiting lecturer with the International teaching faculty of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. With traditional implants, there is a four-to-six month waiting period to allow the implant to fuse with the jawbone. Then the permanent crown (tooth) is placed for regular, everyday use. However, Dr. Locante holds a patent on a temporary crown that is placed during the initial surgery. This method is beneficial to patients especially for cosmetic reasons. Normal, everyday use will come after the permanent crown is placed. He has also been at the forefront in research and implant design for immediate function implantology with multiple published articles in esteemed dental and implant journals. Not only is his immense experience in implantology crucial, but also his knowledge in science and bone physiology provides the foundation for every aspect of his practice, teaching, and new product development.
“In medicine and dentistry, it’s difficult to offer a permanent cure” he says. “However in the
case of dental implants, we can offer a long-term and effective solution for those with missing teeth. Dental implants offer a real, stable solution.”
Dr. Locante is an exceptionally qualified implant dentist. He has the experience, knowledge and expertise necessary to provide total implant care for his patients. He has knowledge of all aspects of implant dentistry and total oral rehabilitation. He invites anyone with missing teeth for a consultation so that he can fully diagnose the exact condition, then offer a sound, scientifically-proven treatment.
