I feel very fortunate to be able to practice a profession that suits me so well. I enjoy the autonomy and collegiality of being a dentist in private practice. While technology has brought sweeping changes to the way medicine and dentistry are practiced, my vision is to meld the best in modern knowledge and technology with the timeless values of individual accountability to my patients. As years go by, I find my passion and enjoyment for my profession ever increasing.
Having the knowledge and ability to improve another persons health and beauty is a sacred privilege, and I feel fortunate to be able to come to work every day and make a difference in peoples lives. I have received an education that instills confidence in my patients. I attended the University of California, Davis, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology in 1982. I continued on to the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry and received my Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1985.
The practice of dentistry has changed so much since I became a dentist 30 years ago. New knowledge and new technologies have made dental care more predictable and comfortable than ever, and it is a central focus of my professional journey to learn and apply new ways to provide the very best experiences we can for our patients. I attend approximately 100 hours per year of continuing education courses, more than four times the minimum required by the state of California.
In 1997, I earned the Fellowship Award in the Academy of General Dentistry, which recognizes doctors who keep an extraordinary commitment to updating their dental knowledge and is only attained by approximately ten percent of American dentists. I am also a member in good standing with the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Sacramento District Dental Society.
For many years, I served on the Peer Review Committee for our local component dental society. This experience taught me how much trust patients place in their dentists, and how crucial it is for a dentist to not compromise that trust.
I reside in Granite Bay, about five minutes from the office, with my wife Linda and our two children, Jenny and John. I enjoy doing anything I can do with them, including skiing, hiking, boating, off-road motorcycles, and golf. I also enjoy building things and making things with my hands, so that means I can often be found woodworking, gardening, and my life-long hobby, building model trains.
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You and your family deserve the highest quality dental care for your smiles. You also deserve to be treated with respect and compassion, by a dental team who are attentive to you as individuals.Dr. William Gilbertand ourstaffwould love to be your oral health partners, working with you to develop and keep your healthiest, most beautiful smile.
We firmly believe the best dental care, happiest patients, and most amazing smiles start with communication. We want to get to know you, to learn about your life, health, hobbies, and oral health goals. By understanding where you are coming from and what you desire from treatment, Dr. Gilbert and our team are able to deliver the best care experience for you.
As an independent dental practice, which has been serving our community since 1987, we make time for you. Youll never feel rushed through a visit. Instead, well sit and talk, encouraging your questions and answering them fully.
Each of us is an experienced professional. Were also friendly, welcoming, and love building relationships with those we serve. You will never be a number on a chart or a set of teeth in the chair to any of us. Not only will we know your name, well remember our last conversation! Your visits are a time for us to catch up on the news of a friend and well look forward to seeing you; we hope you feel the same.
Well spend a lot of time teaching you. Our goal is to help you learn the best way to care for your mouth: we want you to keep your natural teeth and have a lifetime of wonderful smiles. By explaining your oral health concerns, showing you how to properly brush and floss, and encouraging you to develop healthy habits and good nutrition, well help you keep your smile.
We have a compassionate, humanistic approach to dental care. We understand that not everyone likes going to the dentist and that some people have dental anxiety. We are not here to judge, no matter how long its been since your last check up.
Instead, we want to know and understand your fears and wishes. Well work closely with you, supporting you, encouraging you, and helping you through your apprehension. Dr. Gilbert is a gentle dentist and we offer sedation dentistry if that makes visits easier for you.