COVID-19 has caused a shift in priorities in dental offices across the nation, making the health and safety of their staff and patients even more important. In addition to the extensive precautions we were already taking to protect you and your family, we have added a number of steps to our safety protocol, with the goal of creating an environment where you can enjoy peace-of-mind in addition to the high quality dentistry that you have already come to expect from us. We welcome the chance to answer your questions and concerns, so feel free to call us today.
Dentistry is all about helping people, and in that spirit, we go above and beyond simply helping those who walk into our dental office for a checkup. We also take the time to get involved with our community and work with a number of charities and community groups, including Fresnos Leading Young Professionals and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Were always looking for new ways to help, so if you have a worthy cause that you think we could help with, let us know!
To many people, the dentists office is just the place they go to have their teeth examined and cleaned. But many families have needs beyond basic preventive services, and were here to deliver. Do you need a dental crown to repair a broken tooth? Or are you simply looking for a way to improve your smiles appearance? Our dental family can combine their skills and experience to perform a variety of treatments with one goal in mind: to give you a beautiful, healthy smile that you can enjoy for decades.
No two smiles are alike no one understands that better than we do. During your first visit, well talk to you about your dental health history as well as your oral health; this, combined with a thorough examination, will give us a good idea of what your needs are and what sort of services that your smile will require. Additionally, we offer sedation dentistry that can soothe even the most anxious patients so that you always feel comfortable calling us for treatment when you truly need it.
Even when you take excellent care of your teeth, its always good to know that you have a team you can turn to in the event of a dental emergency. Well fit you into our schedule right away and give you tips for controlling the pain until you can be treated. Our goal will be to find the most efficient way to stop your pain with the most cost-effective treatment possible; well also work with you to fit the cost of emergency care into your budget through financing or insurance.
Are you worried about how much dental care is going to cost you? Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to make your care more affordable, and our team is here to make sure you know your options and can pick the one that works best for your financial situation. Whether its maximizing your insurance benefits to lower your out-of-pocket costs or using financing to break your payments into more manageable installments, we aim to take the stress out of paying for dental care.
Dr. Gerry was born without his two lower teeth, which led to him having braces and an eventual bridge to replace them at a young age. The bridge ended up lasting for over 50 years! He was very grateful for the work that was done, and the experience sparked an interest in the dental field.
Much later, when he was attending college at Fresno State, Dr. Gerry was planning on becoming an engineer. However, his roommate was studying for the dental admissions test at the time and convinced him to take the exam as well. He ended up doing really well on it and being accepted to dental school! In particular, he found the act of carving a tooth out of wax very intriguing, and he decided to follow those feelings towards a lifelong career. Decades later, he still feels very certain that he made the right choice.
After graduating from Fresno State, Dr. Gerry achieved his doctor of dental surgery (DDS) at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. For the past 40 years, he has pursued a great deal of continuing education in all sorts of subjects to further expand his clinical skills, including orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, periodontal surgery, and dental implants. In particular, he has received certification in the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique for gum treatment.
If he had to describe his family in just a few words, Dr. Gerry would choose the following: considerate, funny, warm, and hardworking. Hes been married to his best friend (and great baker) Sandra for well over 30 years. They have two children: Dr. Adam, who is very talented and caring, and Dr. Nicole, whos both gentle and high-energy.
As for personal hobbies, Dr. Gerry enjoys fishing, walking, bicycling, playing tennis, trying new restaurants, and helping others. You can also often find him watching Fresno State Bulldog football and basketball.