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Dr. Michael Cuenin joined Sparacino Periodontics in 2014. He is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. After six years practicing general dentistry, Dr. Cuenin began his career in Periodontics beginning in 1988. He served as an Army Dental Officer for 30 years; retiring with the rank of Colonel after Commanding dental units in Europe and at Fort Jackson. He trained in the US Army and Medical College of Georgia in Periodontics and is a graduate of the General Dentistry (AGD) Residency at Fort Riley, Kansas.
Dr. Cuenin was awarded Diplomate status (Board Certification) in Periodontics in 1993. Dr. Cuenin is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Post-Graduate Periodontics Program at MUSC, (James B. Edwards School of Dental Medicine).
Dr. Cuenin enjoys the challenges of private practice and looks forward to his days with Dr. Sparacino and Dr. Jordan. In his leisure time he and his wife, Denise, enjoy spending time with family enjoying the beautiful Low Country. They have three adult children and four grandchildren.
Dr. Leslie Jordan, a South Carolina native, was born and raised in Columbia. She attended the University of South Carolina where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology. Dr. Jordan’s interest in dentistry was sparked by her father who was a general dentist. She attended the Medical University of South Carolina, James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine. After graduating from MUSC, Dr. Jordan completed a one-year General Practice Residency at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital in Columbia where she served as chief resident. During her training in Columbia, she was able to expand her knowledge of general dentistry, so she has a well-rounded perspective of restorative treatment. It was during this time that she discovered her passion for periodontics. She decided to return to Charleston for her periodontics training at MUSC and has remained here ever since. In residency, she became well versed in the most up to date treatment of periodontal disease, soft tissue grafting, implant placement, and IV sedation. During her time in residency, Dr. Jordan was selected as a Orban Research Competition finalist and presented her research at the national American Academy of Periodontology meeting in 2021.
After residency, Dr. Jordan was thrilled to be able to join Sparacino Periodontics. She also served as faculty at MUSC. Dr. Jordan has earned her Diplomate status and is recognized as a board-certified periodontist by the American Board of Periodontology. When she is not working, Dr. Jordan enjoys spending time at the beach, trying new restaurants, cheering on the Gamecocks, and hanging out with her adorable puppy, Banksy.
