Welcome to our Practice!

Drs. Morgan and Lemke are Cleveland area Periodontists. Centrally located in Independence, Ohio, the practice focuses on regenerative periodontal (gum) therapy and dental implant placement. Whether using the LANAP (laser assisted new attachment procedure) or immediate function dental implants, we strive to give you the confidence to smile again!

Our staff routinely receives praise from people about their experience at the office – they will strive to assist you in every possible manner.

Melissa and Coreen assist with reception, coordination with your general dentist’s office, and scheduling.

Lyndsey and Marlie are wonderfully experienced assistants and truly care about making the patients comfortable.

Mandie and Tammy are our hygienists and also assist with periodontal evaluations and treatment planning.

MICHAEL H. MORGAN, D.D.S, M.S.

Michael H. Morgan, D.D.S., M.S., received an MS, a certificate in Periodontology, and his DDS from the Ohio State University College of Dentistry.  In private practice since 1994,  Dr. Morgan has earned a reputation for excellence in implant dentistry, and especially complex cases referred to him throughout the region.  He also focuses on periodontal plastic surgery and laser assisted periodontal regenerative procedures (LANAP).

While maintaining private practice, Dr. Morgan was also on staff at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, one of the largest hospital-based dental facilties in the United States.  He was a faculty member in Case Western Reserve University’s Graduate Periodontology program.  He has participated in dental missions to Peru and continues to travel to the Phillippines to assist Helping Hands Medical Missions.

In addition to authoring publications, Dr. Morgan has leactured at numerous international national, regional, and local programs during his career, including the American College of Prosthodontics and the Pittsburgh Society of Periodontologists. He is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Dental Association, the Ohio Dental Association, and the Greater Cleveland Dental Society.  In addition, he is a member of the Connecting Science Circle, a group of opinion leaders for ThommenMedical.

MATTHEW J. LEMKE, D.D.S, M.S.

Matthew Lemke, D.D.S., M.S., spent three years as a General Dentist before limiting himself to periodontics.  Outside of treating periodontal disease, Dr. Lemke has extensive experience with hard and soft tissue augmentation, implants and peri-implantitis procedures.  With his experience and education, Dr. Lemke aims to provide the highest level of care.

After receiving his B.S. at John Carroll University and serving as an EMT, Dr. Lemke received his D.D.S., certificate in Periodontology and MS all from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry.  While in the Periodontal Program he completed his Master’s research on ridge preservation, CT and micro-CT scan imaging and was able to work on innovative soft tissue augmentation techniques.  Dr. Lemke currently belongs to the American Academy of Periodontology, American Dental Association, the Ohio Dental Association, and the Greater Cleveland Dental Society.  He is also a certified Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.  Aside from private practice, he spends time as an adjunct professor for Case Western Reserve University.