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Here to serve your dentistry needs.
Steel City Implants & Periodontics is comprised of caring and dedicated professionals. They ensure that the patient’s surgical and administrative needs are met as efficiently and smoothly as possible. Our goal is to make you feel comfortable and relaxed. We are here to listen to your questions and concerns and to help provide solutions leading to your better health.
Meet the dentist
Dr. Elizabeth Kivus
Periodontist, DDS
“Regeneration and implant therapy have revolutionized the field of periodontics. Periodontists have the knowledge and ability to rebuild lost bone and soft tissue, and to replace missing teeth. We recreate the foundation of oral health.
My commitment to continuing education has been valuable, expanding my knowledge and skill in minimally invasive surgery, periodontal plastic surgery, hard and soft tissue regeneration and implant therapy. In additional to providing surgical therapy, I value the importance of patient education, helping patients to better understand the intimate connection of oral health and systemic health.
I look forward to helping patients reach their goal of a healthy and radiant smile.”
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Dr. Kivus served the Navajo Native Americans for two years as a general dentist through Indian Health Services. Her experience motivated her to return to academia and specialize in periodontics, as many of her patients suffered from periodontal disease and its systemic co-morbidities.
Dr. Kivus maintains memberships in the Birmingham District Dental Society, the Alabama Dental Association, the Alabama Society of Periodontics, the Southern Academy of Periodontology, the American Dental Association American, the Academy of Periodontology and the Academy of Osseointegration
Dr. Kivus is active in the local running community and a member of the Birmingham Track Club. You may see her out running with friends, her husband, Brett, or her dog, Macy.
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BA at Saint Anselm College
DDS at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Advanced Education in General Dentistry through Lutheran Medical Center
Residency in Periodontics at The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dual Certificate in Periodontics from The Veterans Administration Hospital
Dr. Edward P. Allen 20/20 Oral Surgery / Advanced Surgical Technique
Board Certified
Meet Our Team
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Natasha Dunlap
Surgical Assistant
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Julie McPherson
Dental Hygienist
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Lisa Scullin
Insurance Coordinator
"I was more than pleased and satisfied with the service and treatment at Steel City! Dr. Kivas and staff are professional and courteous. An outstanding periodontal practice. I highly recommend them!"
— EDWIN DINKINS