Dental Implant Surgeon Torrance

MariaElena Rodriguez, DDS

Prosthodontist & Dental Implant Surgeon

Dr. MariaElena “Malena” Rodriguez has served Torrance patients for nearly twenty years. She is a respected Maxillofacial Prosthodontist and a proud graduate of the UCLA School of Dentistry.

Her extensive training includes advanced programs in:

• Prosthodontics
• Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
• Geriatric Dentistry

In 2014, Dr. Rodriguez completed a prestigious Fellowship in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University. The 36-month residency accepts only three dentists worldwide each year, offering intensive hands-on surgical experience.

Dr. Rodriguez’s dedication to excellence keeps her on the cutting edge of modern dentistry. She has taught for eight years as a UCLA faculty member and continues to pursue advanced education globally.

Outside the office, she is an active member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, supporting women’s education and professional growth.

Perry R. Klokkevold, DDS, MS, FACD

Periodontist & Dental Implant Surgeon

Dr. Perry Klokkevold brings more than thirty years of experience to PermaDent. A Torrance native, he completed his dental degree at UCSF and pursued advanced training at UCLA in Hospital Dentistry, Periodontics, and Implant Surgery.

He is board-certified by the American Board of Periodontology and is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, recognized for his ethics and leadership.

Dr. Klokkevold has held leadership roles including:

• President, California Society of Periodontists
• Trustee, American Academy of Periodontology (District 6)
• Director, UCLA Periodontics and Implant Surgery Residency Program

He has written more than 70 research articles, 125 textbook chapters, and co-edited five editions of Clinical Periodontology and Implantology, one of dentistry’s most respected textbooks.

At PermaDent, Dr. Klokkevold combines surgical precision with a compassionate chairside manner to help every patient achieve lasting oral health and confidence.

Dr. Linda Yang, DDS

Periodontist

With over thirty years of experience, Dr. Linda Yang is a leader in the treatment and prevention of periodontal disease. She began her career with a Hospital Dentistry Residency through the Veterans Administration, then earned her specialty certification in Periodontics in 1986.

Dr. Yang has lectured both nationally and internationally and has served as Director of the Periodontics Residency Program at USC. She also developed several key dental courses at the USC School of Dentistry. Her lifelong commitment to education and research continues to shape the next generation of dentists.

Lindsey Williams, DDS, MS

Periodontist & Dental Implant Surgeon

Dr. Lindsey Williams is a board-certified periodontist and implant surgeon serving patients throughout the South Bay. Known for her precision and patient-centered care, she is dedicated to helping every patient understand their treatment options and feel confident in their care.

Dr. Williams earned her DDS from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC and completed her specialty training in Periodontics and a Master’s in Dentistry at The Ohio State University.

Her advanced clinical skills include:

• Gum disease treatment
• Gum grafting
• Bone augmentation
• Sinus lifts
• Dental implant surgery

Dr. Williams is an active member of the AAP, ADA, and CDA, and continues to pursue advanced training to stay current with the latest surgical techniques. Her dedication and compassionate approach make her an integral part of the PermaDent team.