Christopher Pesut, DMD

Dr. Christopher Pesut, a native of Maine, completed his undergraduate studies in biology at The University of Maine before pursuing his dental education at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, graduating in 2016.

Following dental school, Dr. Pesut joined the United States Army, where he began his military service at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency. He then served as an Army general dentist in South Korea, earning the Army Commendation Medal for outstanding clinical performance. Dr. Pesut continued his military service by pursuing specialty training in periodontics with the United States Air Force in San Antonio, Texas. After completing his residency, he served as an Army periodontist at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state. During his tenure at JBLM, Dr. Pesut was selected as a mentor for the AEGD residency program, providing specialized training in periodontics to two classes of general dentistry residents. He completed his military service in 2024 after eight years of active duty.

Dr. Pesut's dedication to dentistry is evident in his broad knowledge across all dental specialties. He is board-certified in periodontology and dental implant surgery by The American Board of Periodontology and is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology and The American Dental Association.

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Pesut enjoys traveling, hiking, exploring new restaurants, and spending quality time with his husband, Andrew, and their family.