Meet Dr. Teodoro
Juan M. Teodoro, D.M.D.
Dr. Teodoro is a Board-Certified Periodontist, holding Diplomate status with both the American Academy of Periodontology and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is also a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, a prestigious dental honor society that supports humanitarian efforts, educational initiatives, and public health projects worldwide.
A former Clinical Assistant Professor with the University of Florida’s Naples Dental Residency Program, Dr. Teodoro remains actively engaged in community service. He continues to provide care to military veterans in need through the Bonita Bay Veterans Council.
Dr. Teodoro served as a Major in the United States Air Force, where he held multiple leadership roles, including Chief of Periodontics, Director of the Implant Board, and Clinical Instructor.
Widely recognized as one of the region’s foremost authorities on Laser Periodontal Therapy, Dr. Teodoro was the first periodontist in both Lee and Collier Counties to introduce periodontal laser treatment using the PerioLase® system for managing periodontal disease and peri-implantitis.
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In addition to his clinical and academic work, Dr. Teodoro has contributed to public education through several local publications, raising awareness about oral health and its connection to overall wellness. His articles include:
- Laser Gum Disease Treatment
- Why Do Periodontal Maintenance?
- Oral Piercings
- Periodontal Disease and Diabetes
- Heart Disease and Periodontal Disease
- The Latest in Periodontal Technology
Committed to remaining at the forefront of his field, Dr. Teodoro regularly participates in advanced continuing education courses. He travels nationally and internationally each year to learn from leading experts in implant dentistry, periodontics, and oral surgery, continually expanding his expertise in both surgical and non-surgical techniques.
Dr. Teodoro met his wife, Dr. Erin Taylor, while attending dental school in Pittsburgh. Dr. Taylor is a board-certified pediatric dentist with three practices throughout Southwest Florida. Together, they are proud parents to their daughter, Lauren, as well as two beloved dogs: Elli, a Goldendoodle, and Koko, a Portuguese Water Dog.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Dr. Teodoro enjoys spending quality time with his family, traveling, pursuing his passion for skiing whenever time permits, and mountain biking.
Education
- Residency in Periodontics
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine - B.S. in Microbiology
University of Florida
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) – Diplomate
- American Board of Periodontology (ABP) – Diplomate
- Internation Congress of Oral Implantologist (ICOI) – Diplomate
- Internation College of Dentists (ICD) – Fellow
- American Dental Association (ADA) – Member
- Florida Dental Association (FDA) – Member
- Collier County Dental Association (CCDA) – Member



