Meet Our Skilled Periodontal Specialists

At Periodontics Incorporated, we truly believe that it is our privilege to provide our patients with state-of-the-art periodontal care and the utmost customer service.

We have two locations in Rhode Island. Both offices provide ample parking and are close to major highways.

Our Philosophy

At Periodontics Incorporated, the oldest periodontal practice in the state (circa 1962). Our doctors strive to provide excellence in dental implant and periodontal care in a caring and comfortable environment. We take pride in our ability to educate every patient and address their questions while ensuring their comfort throughout treatment. We also strive to enable our patients to make educated decisions, achieve their goals, and reach excellent results and healing.

Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Scott Fertik

Dr. Fertik grew up in Ithaca, NY. He has made Rhode Island his home for over 24 years after attending Hamilton College, graduating Cum Laude in 1982. He attended dental school at the University of Buffalo, where he developed his interest in Periodontics. Dr. Fertik went on to general practice residency for one year at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital/Rutgers Medical Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He then proceeded to postdoctoral training at Boston University School of Dental Medicine, where he finished periodontics in 1989.

Following his education, Dr. Fertik moved to Rhode Island and joined the oldest periodontal practice in the state (circa 1964). He is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology and is also a member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy (an International Dental Honor Society), the Providence District Dental Society, and the Rhode Island Dental Association. These memberships, along with a strong commitment to continuing education, allow him to remain current with the latest technological, scientific, and clinical advancements in periodontology. He has volunteered for the Mission of Mercy, a local organization that helps those in need receive proper dental care.

Dr. Fertik spends much of his spare time participating in family and community activities. He has been married to Lisa for 30 years, and their son, Maxwell, is currently attending graduate school at RISD. Dr. Fertik has numerous outside interests, such as skiing, tennis, swimming, hiking, practicing yoga, theater, travel, and live music.

Dr. John Broderick

Dr. Broderick grew up in central Massachusetts. He has made Northern Rhode Island his home for the past 14 years after attending the University of Lowell, graduating in 1991 with his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Science. He attended dental school at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, receiving his general dentistry degree in 1996. He then continued his periodontic residency in 1999.

He is an active member of the American Board of Periodontology, the American Academy of Periodontology, the American Dental Association, the Rhode Island Dental Association, and the Greater Woonsocket Dental Association. He is board-certified by the American Board of Periodontology.

Dr. Broderick spends his spare time reading and participating in physical fitness activities, including hiking and walking his Maltese puppy, Luna. He is the proud father of a little boy, Jace, born in March 2015. He been a volunteer for the Mission of Mercy, a local organization that helps those in need receive proper dental care, since its inception. He has been married to his wife, Kim, since 2007.

He joined the practice of Periodontics, Incorporated in 1999, and works with Dr. Fertik in both offices to provide excellence in dental implant and periodontal care for every patient in a caring and gentle manner.

Dr. Erica Kleinbaum

Education

Dr. Erica Kleinbaum grew up in Westchester County, New York. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science Studies from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut, and her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry Degree at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. She remained at Tufts as a “double jumbo” by completing her postdoctoral residency training limited to periodontics and implant surgery with a certification in minimal sedimentation and nitrous oxide. She is board-certified in Periodontics and Dental Implant Surgery by the American Board of Periodontology. She is also licensed to practice the LANAP Protocol for periodontal surgery and to treat gum disease.

Experience

Dr. Kleinbaum pursued many passions during her training at Tufts. Throughout her pre-doctoral and postdoctoral training, she participated in many clinical and academic teaching opportunities. In her final year, Dr. Kleinbaum served as the chief resident for her department, working closely with her faculty and peers. She has remained on board at Tufts as a faculty member in the Periodontology Department, instructing dental students with their patients on the clinical floors.

Continuing Education

Dr. Kleinbaum is an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA), American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), and Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS). Dr. Kleinbaum is passionate about providing quality care and education to her patients in a calm and comfortable environment.

Practice Limited to Periodontics and Dental Implant Surgery

Dr. Kleinbaum is passionate about the scope of periodontics, which serves as the overall foundation of the smile. She performs a series of treatments to create a smile that is functional, esthetic, and comfortable. She offers services such as:

  • Tooth extractions
  • Socket grafting and bone augmentation
  • Immediate implant placement
  • Conventional implant placement
  • Sinus grafting
  • Gum grafting
  • Treatment of Periodontal Disease
  • LANAP© Protocol – Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure utilizing the only FDA-cleared laser treatment to treat gum disease using the PerioLase MVP-7 by Millennium Dental Technologies

Passions

In her spare time, Dr. Kleinbaum enjoys going to the beach and spending time on Cape Cod. She likes exploring New England with her husband, Austin, and their rescue Vizsla, Larry, who accompanies her on all her adventures. She is an avid biker who loves her Peloton, an amateur photographer of lighthouses, and an excellent baker. Residing in Canton, Massachusetts, she is excited to be between the two beautiful cities of Boston and Providence. She is excited to make Rhode Island her dental home.

Meet Our Team

Nicole - Practice Manager

Jenna CDA, RDH, PHDH - Hygienist

Merissa, RDH - Hygienist

Miriam  - Hygienist

Jen  - Hygienist

Melanie – Receptionist

Jessica – Receptionist

Ally – Receptionist

Stacy - Dental Assistant

Kary - Dental Assistant

Rachel - Dental Assistant

For advanced periodontal treatments, call our team at (401) 274-2600.

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