You are fresh out of the U.S. Navy after serving in satellite communications in the Middle East and on a destroyer off the coast of Japan. What can you do next to replace the activity of a sailors life? How about take up dentistry? That was the decision of Dr. Erik Matson, Auburn dentist with Rock Creek Dental.
Dr. Matson became a navy recruit fresh out of high school at the age of eighteen. After serving on shore in the Middle East, he was transferred to one of the last Spruance-class destroyers in the naval fleet, stationed in Japan. There he was trained for ocean rescue operations. After six years of service, with the end of his second stint in the navy, the future dentist took advantage of veteran education programs to study Human Biology at the junior college level and then at the University of California, San Diego.
While at UCSD, Dr. Matson noted that it was difficult to receive the services veterans were entitled to as university students. He helped form a student veteran organization that advocated for all veterans on campus. The notoriety of his role in leading this group led to his inclusion in local campaign appearances for Senator John McCain during the politicians presidential run.
After his undergraduate studies were completed, Dr. Matson enrolled in the first dental program at Western University. His grandfather had served as a dentist in Sacramento and recommended the career. Dr. Matson now focuses on helping Auburn residents fight the two largest problems he sees in our office: periodontal disease and tooth decay.
As for military veterans, Dr. Matson helped organize a Veterans Appreciation Day at a dental office in Sacramento. Through this volunteer work, he is continuing his life of community service, started in the U.S. Navy.
Patients speak appreciatively of Dr. Matsons work here at our Auburn dental office. You too can enjoy his dental service and he encourages you to visit him regularly for the benefit of your oral health!
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