Matthew A Korn, DDS, DDS

Dr. Matthew Korn is a periodontist, a dentist who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions that affect the foundation of the teeth. This area of specialty includes the complex and sophisticated art and science of reconstructive treatment, using high-tech 3D imaging, regenerative therapy (allowing patients to regenerate their own tissue), and dental implants. Thankfully, the days of unsophisticated, painful “bone grafting” are over. Dr. Korn is passionate about ending the suffering and loss associated with periodontal disease. In 25 years of clinical practice, he has seen first-hand how “periodontitis,” the painless and progressive infection of the gum and bone, predictably destroys the foundation of the teeth and results in severe disabilities. Dr. Korn believes that any patient can return to health, no matter how far down the scale they’ve slipped, and that this journey can be comfortable both physically and financially.

​A long, long time ago, Matt earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of California, Davis. After taking three years to find himself, the University of California at San Francisco granted him a license to practice dentistry. Because he sat between a graphic artist and a dental lab technician, he made a decision to specialize in dental implantology and periodontics. 1992 was the first year that formal dental implant training was a part of any residency program.

At the University of Southern California, microsurgery and computed tomography were brand new to the curriculum too. As a practicing microsurgeon for almost 30 years, Matt has completed continuum training at the LD Pankey Institute and Spear Education. Matt takes the time to discover the many technical and behavioral factors that play a role in re-establishing and maintaining holistic dental health for the patient’s lifetime.

Matt dedicates himself to leadership positions with the California Dental Association and the Sacramento District Dental Society. He has a local study club (The Possibilities Club) dedicated to mentoring local dentists who aspire to grow in their understanding of comprehensive care in their practices. Matt has mentored many pre-dental students from UCD and CSUS to assist them in their preparation for dental school. To date, six have become practicing dentists!

Matt often says he’s never worked a day in his life because he loves his job. Despite his busy schedule, he has a love affair with bicycles, and can often be found grinding up and down the local roads, trails and race courses on one of his beloved machines. Winter doesn’t slow him down. He simply shifts to downhill or backcountry skiing.