Elise Anyakwo, DDS, MS
Board-Certified Periodontist
Dr. Elise Anyakwo is a board-certified periodontist serving patients throughout the North Fort Worth and Keller communities. A North Texas native, she is proud to return home and provide specialized periodontal and implant care to the community that helped shape her. She is passionate about creating personalized treatment plans, educating patients, and helping them achieve healthier smiles through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Education & Professional Experience
Dr. Anyakwo earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas at Arlington before receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. During dental school, she discovered her passion for periodontics and pursued an additional three years of specialty training at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, where she became certified in Periodontics, Implant Dentistry, and IV Sedation.
While completing her specialty training, she also earned a Master of Science in Clinical Dentistry, conducting research on the distribution and prevalence of bony defects and soft tissue anatomy of the jaws.
Dr. Anyakwo is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a distinction recognizing advanced expertise and successful completion of rigorous specialty board certification. She was also named a 2016 finalist for the Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Kramer Award for Excellence, honoring outstanding achievement in leadership, character, community involvement, and academic excellence.
A Commitment to Exceptional Care
Dr. Anyakwo is dedicated to providing the highest standard of periodontal care by staying current with the latest techniques and advancements through continuing education and professional conferences. She believes every patient has unique needs and takes pride in creating personalized treatment plans while educating patients about every step of their care to help restore and maintain lifelong periodontal health.
She is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology, Southwest Society of Periodontists, American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, and the Fort Worth District Dental Society.
Beyond the Practice
Outside the office, Dr. Anyakwo enjoys spending time with her husband, Nnamdi, cycling, working out, traveling, and participating in her church community.
She is also passionate about mentoring young people interested in healthcare careers and regularly participates in annual dental mission trips to Central America, combining her commitment to service with her love of dentistry.