Alan M Timko

Dr. Alan M Timko is a part-time Clinical Professor in the Department of Periodontics and Preventive Dentistry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He holds a DMD from the University of Pittsburgh (1980) and a Certificate in Periodontics from the same institution (1982). His work focuses on periodontal treatments and innovative therapies for nerve-related complications in dentistry.

Education:

• BS, Grove City College, 1975
• Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD), University of Pittsburgh, 1980
• Certificate in Periodontics, University of Pittsburgh, 1982

Research interests include laser biostimulation for nerve paresthesia reversal, as demonstrated in his 2021 case report. He is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology.

Advising and Grants: No formal advisees listed. His clinical work emphasizes practical applications of periodontal therapies.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Department of Periodontics and Preventive Dentistry at Pitt's School of Dental Medicine.