Dr Jessica Latimer

Dr. Jessica Latimer is a practicing periodontist in the Greater Boston Area and part-time faculty member in the Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Latimer earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Washington School of Dentistry, graduating in the top of her class as a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. She subsequently completed her specialty training in Periodontology and Dental Implantology at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine , where she also obtained her Doctor of Medical Sciences (DMSc) in Oral Biology with Honors. Dr. Latimer is a recipient of the Harvard Division of Periodontology Fellowship, American Academy of Periodontology Clinical Impact and Clinical Science awards, and Harvard Presidential Scholarship. She is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, as well as an active member in several other professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, Massachusetts Dental Society, American Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration. American Association for Dental Research, International Association for Dental Research, and American Dental Education Association. She is a founding leadership team member of the Osteology Foundation’s National Osteology Group USA division. As a clinician-scientist, Dr. Latimer is dedicated to advancing periodontology through her work in post-graduate and pre-doctoral periodontal education, translational research, and clinical care of patients. Her expertise includes non-surgical periodontal treatment, periodontal regeneration, bone grafting, gum grafting, sinus augmentation, and dental implant surgery. Dr. Latimer is also an accomplished scientific illustrator and enjoys numerous other hobbies, including playing the violin and piano, hiking, traveling, and improving her Italian language skills.