A career that began in general dentistry and evolved into a long-standing focus on periodontics defines this clinician’s professional path. With more than 40 years of experience, he has concentrated on the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease through both surgical and non-surgical approaches, later incorporating dental implant procedures, sedation techniques, and laser-assisted therapies. His practice history includes more than 40 years in private practice and specialty group settings, addressing a wide range of periodontal conditions, implant-related treatment needs, and long-term patient care management.

His clinical background includes extensive experience with periodontal surgery, implant placement, regenerative procedures, and treatment planning for complex periodontal conditions. He has also completed advanced training in implant dentistry, intravenous sedation, and laser-assisted periodontal therapy, allowing him to incorporate evolving treatment techniques into clinical practice.

Beyond clinical work, he has remained actively involved in dental education and professional development, contributing to teaching programs at UCLA, continuing education activities, and specialty study groups. He has also spent more than 20 years working in the legal and regulatory arena as a dental expert, reviewing cases, providing sworn testimony, consulting with insurance carriers, and advising the Dental Board of California regarding patient complaints, insurance claims, treatment standards, and issues related to periodontal and implant care. He earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) after completing undergraduate studies, followed by a Certificate in Periodontics and an anesthesia residency. His post-doctoral education includes specialized training in implant surgery, prosthetic implant systems, intravenous sedation, and Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP), and he has consistently exceeded continuing education requirements through extensive coursework.