About
Dr. Branko Alavanja, DDS, is a general dentist in Indianapolis, Indiana, who completed a three-year specialty training program in Periodontics at the Indianapolis VA Medical Center. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Wabash College and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Indiana University School of Dentistry.
Dr. Alavanja treats patients with gingivitis, gum recession and periodontal disease, and his procedures include scaling and root planing, gum grafting, crown lengthening, bone grafting and dental implants. He practices at Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners and the Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. As a dental student, he traveled to Guatemala to provide treatment for children at the Hogar Raphael Ayau orphanage, and during his residency he served the disabled veteran population of central Indiana. He leads the Lake Effect Dental Study Club and hosts continuing education courses in collaboration with Straumann.
Conditions Treated
- Gingivitis
- Gum recession
Specialized Treatments
- Periodontal disease
- Teeth cleaning
- Straumann implants