Meet the Periodontist
Dr. Sarah Northcott
Dr. Sarah Northcott strives to provide her patients with the most advanced periodontal and dental implant treatment. She received her Bachelor of Science from Southwest Baptist University in 2002. She is a 2006 graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Northcott then completed a three year residency at St. Louis University and received a Master's of Science in Dentistry with a Certificate in Periodontology in 2009.
Dr. Northcott is a board certified periodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. This is an honor that is given to a periodontist who has made a significant achievement beyond the mandatory education requirements of the specialty. During residency, she completed an additional certification in accelerated osteogenic orthodontics. This surgical procedure enhances tooth movement and decreases the overall time in orthodontic treatment. She has guest lectured at area study clubs and Logan College of Chiropractic.
Dr. Northcott's professional memberships include:
- The American Academy of Periodontology
- The American Dental Association
- The Greater St. Louis Dental Society
- International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- The Delta Sigma Delta Dental Fraternity
She is also the director of the Greater St. Charles Dental Study Club.
Dr. Northcott has provided volunteer dental services for several dental organizations:
- Missouri Mission of Mercy in Cape Girardeau and St. Louis
- Give Kids a Smile
- The Jamaica Dental Mission team through Southern Illinois University
In her free time she enjoys attending St. Louis Cardinals baseball games, road biking, and spending time with family, and friends.