Q: What got you into this specific medical field?
A: My passion for dentistry comes from the blend of art, medical/dental science and biomechanical engineering. The personal reward from patients having comfort and beauty restored is the "WOW!" affect for meeting or exceeding desired results.
 
Q: What landed you in your city, and what is it that you like about the neighborhood?
A: My wife and I raised our children here in the central valley of California. Stanislaus County is home for us and our roots here are very well developed. My practice was established in 1980.
 
Q: Where did you receive your undergraduate and professional degrees, and did you participate in any residencies?
A: Doctor of Dental Surgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois. Undergraduate Dental Prerequisite Studies, California State University, Hayward, California. Associates Art Degree, Chabot College, Hayward, California.
 
Q: Do you belong to any professional associations?
A: American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Stanislaus Dental Association and Input Dental Study Club
 
Q: What year did you begin practicing?
A: 1977, Livermore, CA.
 
Q: What investments in your practice equipment and facilities have you made?
A: Digital CEREC CAD/CAM system, DEXIS digital X-ray/intraoral photography system, Dentrix digital management system, Implant restorative systems, Digital/mechanical root canal preparation system
 
Q: What procedures do you feel your practice excels in above others?
A: Artistic, custom made all-ceramic crowns fabricated during single appointments. No second appointment, no temporary crown and no impression materials used, it's all digital! Nine years CEREC CAD/CAM dentistry experience.
 
Q: What are your office hours?
A: Monday-Thursday 7:00AM - 12noon, 1:00 - 5:00PM, Lunch 12:00 - 1:00PM.
 
Q: What HMO or PPO providers are you in network with? Do you offer financing?
A: Delta Dental PPO. CareCredit financing.
 
Q: Do you accept any government programs or discount cards?
A: No
 
Q: What are the most challenging parts of your everyday practice?
A: Currently, it is all about today's economy! Helping the community, helping the patient and keeping the practice up-to-date.
 
Q: What are the best moments that make it worthwhile?
A: Winning over the fearful patient and exceeding their expectations by providing state-of-the-art dentistry.