About the Doctors

J. Daulton Keith, D.D.S., F.I.C.D.

Dr. Daulton Keith maintains a private practice in Periodontics in Charleston, South Carolina. He is a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia and Boston University’s School of Graduate Dentistry in Periodontics. He is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration and the International College of Dentists. Dr. Keith’s commitment to learning has continued throughout his career. He serves on the faculty of the Medical University of South Carolina, College of Dental Medicine, as a Clinical Professor in the Division of Graduate Periodontics. In addition to his busy schedule in his private practice and the College of Dental Medicine, he serves as mentor to many fellow dentists in the community. He has published several articles in national dental journals regarding implantology and block bone grafting.

Dr. Keith’s strong presentation skills are based on a wealth of knowledge from his 32 years of private practice and a commitment to quality patient care. He has lectured nationally and internationally on a variety of topics such as successful long-term periodontal therapy, implant surgical and restorative procedures, enhancing esthetics, hard and soft tissue grafting procedures and case presentation procedures that gain patient acceptance. His presentations appeal to specialists and the general practitioner.

Christopher J. Caputo, D.M.D., M.H.S.

Dr. Christopher J. Caputo maintains a private practice in Periodontics in Charleston, South Carolina. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Furman University and his Dental degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Caputo completed a double residency training program in Advanced Restorative Dentistry and Periodontology, which included implantology at the Medical University of South Carolina. He received a Master in Health Sciences degree while completing his Periodontics residency. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a recognized specialty of the American Dental Association.

Dr. Caputo has extensive experience in periodontal soft tissue surgery, bone grafting and implant surgery, working closely with the restorative dentist for total comprehensive dental health. Dr. Caputo is actively involved in the Charleston area by organizing and lecturing for two ongoing continuing education study clubs for the Charleston dental community and has been a volunteer at the East Cooper Community outreach program overseeing the dental health for indigents and lower income families. His memberships include: The South Carolina Dental Association/Coastal District, American Academy of Periodontology, Southern Academy of Periodontology, the American Dental Association, and serves as treasurer for the South Carolina Society of Periodontology.

Edward T. Murphy, DMD

Dr. Edward T. Murphy maintains a private practice in Periodontics in Charleston, South Carolina. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Georgia and his Dental degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Murphy completed a double residency training program in Advanced General Dentistry and Periodontology, which included implantology at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Murphy has extensive experience in periodontal soft tissue surgery, bone grafting and implant surgery, working closely with the restorative dentist for total comprehensive dental health. Dr. Murphy is actively involved in the Charleston area by organizing and lecturing for two ongoing continuing education study clubs for the Charleston dental community and has been a volunteer at the East Cooper Community outreach program overseeing the dental health for indigents and lower income families. His memberships include: The South Carolina Dental Association/Coastal District, Southern Academy of Periodontology, the American Dental Association, and South Carolina Society of Periodontology.

Mailing Address:

Periodontal Associates, P.A.
33-A Gamecock Avenue
Charleston, S.C. 29407