Meet Dr. Walter A. Ackah
Periodontist
Quote
"You will be thoroughly educated about all the services I can provide for you. It is my responsibility to make sure you are taken care of and are happy with every aspect of your treatment. I promise to be current with my education, technology, and techniques in periodontics. My job is to save teeth above all else."
Favorites
My favorite TV shows are Hells Kitchen, Empire, and House of Cards. My favorite movie is Coming to America. My favorite books are The 48 Laws of Power, Born a Crime and finding me
Volunteer/Service Experience – Dental Mission Trip to Honduras, Kenya and catholic charities.
Biography
I have been practicing dentistry since 2009. I was one of three graduates selected for residency at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. As a native Ghanaian, I grew up watching and enjoying soccer, which has developed into the passion I have for the sport today. I’m also a Philadelphia eagles fan (sorry cowboy fans). I’m married to an amazing woman and have 2 wonderful girls. I am a complete girl dad and wouldn’t have it any other way. Finally, I love to cook and barbecue for family and friends.
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Periodontology
- Academy of Osseointegration
SKILL SET
PERIODONTICS
- Osseous surgery
- Connective tissue graft
- Socket preservation
- Guided tissue regeneration
- Extraction (atraumatic)
- Gingivectomy
- Esthetic crown lengthening
- Bone grafting
- Implant placement
- Sinus lift
- Free gingival graft
- Functional crown lengthening
- Guided bone regeneration
- Frenectomy
ORAL SURGERY
- Extraction of erupted teeth
- Full mouth extraction
- Tori reduction
- Canine exposure
- Alveoplasty
- Post-op care
- Biopsy
- Exostosis reduction