Ann M. Kania, DDS, DMSc in Encinitas is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, practicing laser periodontics and implant dentistry on Saxony Road since 1997. The LANAP laser protocol treats moderate-to-severe periodontal disease by selectively removing diseased sulcular epithelium while preserving healthy gingival attachment — a tissue-conservative approach that supports coordinated restorative workflows with Encinitas Dental Art for patients requiring crown and bridge placement after periodontal stabilization. Training at UCSF School of Dentistry and a Harvard School of Dental Medicine periodontology residency, where she also earned a Doctorate of Medical Science in connective tissue microbiology, grounds the practice in research-based treatment planning. The Pinhole Surgical Technique provides scalpel-free gum grafting for recession correction, repositioning existing gingival tissue through a small access point rather than harvesting donor palatal tissue. Women-owned since its founding, the practice manages systemic-periodontal connections — including diabetic wound healing and cardiovascular inflammation markers — in coordination with integrative care at ActiveMed Integrative Health Center. Advanced implant protocols include guided bone regeneration with particulate allograft, sinus floor elevation, and ridge augmentation for patients requiring multi-stage site preparation before fixture placement.