Dr. Michael S. Kanter

Dr. Michael S. Kanter was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He began his dental career in the United States Army as a dental hygienist. After completing his tour of duty in the armed services, he began his formal training at the University of Florida where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry in 1978. He graduated from the University of Florida College of Dentistry in 1982. He then completed his residency training at the Jacksonville Health Education Programs in the Department of General Dentistry. Dr. Kanter then moved to Sarasota, FL., where most of his family lives, and opened his first dental practice in Sarasota at the Meadows in 1984.

In 1991, Dr. Kanter founded and established a second practice, Braden River Dental, in Bradenton, FL. After several years and the growth of the Lakewood Ranch Community, Dr. Kanter expanded his range of services in the area by developing his new office in Lakewood Ranch. This office is a state of the art facility with all the latest equipment and technology that modern dentistry has to offer.

Dr. Kanter has extensive training in bone grafting , dental implants and cosmetic restoration. He is a graduate of the prestigious Misch International Implant Institute and has earned his Diplomate Status with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, the West Coast Dental Association, the Manatee County Dental Society and the Sarasota County Dental Society.

When he isn’t working he enjoys spending time with his family(he has 5 children), boating, fishing, riding his Harley, attending Gator football and life!

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Dr. Peter J. Rodenbostel

Dr. Peter Rodenbostel was born in Germany and raised in Puerto Rico. As a result, he is fluent in English, Spanish, and German. Upon graduation from Baldwin High School in Puerto Rico, he moved to New Orleans, Louisiana and pursued his formal education at Tulane University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biology. After graduation, Dr. Rodenbostel returned to Puerto Rico to help his parents. He attended the University of Puerto Rico School of Dentistry where he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1992. Following graduation he moved to Florida to pursue more continuing postgraduate education at the University of Florida College of Dentistry and at the Miami All Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Rodenbostel had practiced dentistry for over 14 years in the St. Petersburg/ Clearwater area prior to joining our team at Lakewood Ranch Dental. Dr. Rodenbostel enjoys attending numerous continuing education programs and spending time with his family and friends. He is active in his favorite hobbies, which include boating, fishing, diving, traveling and tennis.

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Dr. Peter N. Masterson

Dr. Masterson received his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine degrees from the University of Pittsburgh (1976-1984). With his partner, Dr. Masterson developed a prestigious practice in Pennsylvania over the past 16 years. Dr. Masterson’s postgraduate education includes completion of the Misch International Implant Institute’s Prosthetic Continuum and the Discovery Study Club of which he is a charter member.

Dr. Masterson and his wife live in the Lakewood Ranch Community with their 5 children. They maintain active roles in their church and their community and are corporate sponsors of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Masterson enjoys biking, physical fitness, and the Florida weather!

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Lakewood Ranch Dental
6270 Lake Osprey Drive
Sarasota, FL 34240

Phone: 941-907-8300
Fax: 941-907-8206

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