Dr. Kenneth F. Markle was born in Eaton Rapids, Mi. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where he received two separate bachelor’s degrees, one in Interpersonal Communications and the other in Nursing. After venturing out into the business world and later the medical profession, he returned to school attending the University of Louisiana School of Dentistry.
Upon completion of his Doctorate in Dental Surgery, he enrolled in a Periodontal residency at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. In 1995, with his Periodontal education complete, he returned to Baton Rouge to open a specialty practice in the field of Periodontics and Implantology.
As a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather of four, Dr. Markle finds time to enjoy many hobbies and interests outside of the field of dentistry. Among his favorite after-hours activities are Jogging, Photography, Computer Science, Ham Radio, and Tiger Football. He is an avid scuba diver and NAUI instructor.
Dr. Markle has won multiple awards for academic and clinical excellence including Phi Kappa Phi Honors, C. Edmund Kells Honor Member, Pierre Fauchard Award of Merit, American Equilibration Society Award, Certificate of Merit in Oral Diagnosis, and Outstanding Nurse Communicator. He has been an active member of the local dental society for 20 years and served in leadership roles as President, Membership Chairman, and Board Member. Dr. Markle shared his skills and talents by teaching in the graduate department of Periodontics at LSU’s School of Dentistry for more than a decade. He has hosted and taught in numerous continuing education seminars and study clubs both in Baton Rouge and other communities.
10723 N. Oak Hills Parkway, Building B
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Tel: (225) 769-1444
Fax: (225) 769-9939
Baton Rouge Periodontists, Dr. Kenneth Markle and Dr. Jenny Herman, provide a variety of surgical and non-surgical services for the treatment of periodontal issues. We pride ourselves on the fact that we are very conservative in our treatment recommendations and limit surgery to the areas where it is absolutely necessary.
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