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After more than 22 years of practicing dentistry, I’ve had the privilege of creating some truly life-changing transforma...
10/16/2026

After more than 22 years of practicing dentistry, I’ve had the privilege of creating some truly life-changing transformations. But this week, I experienced something I never had before.

This patient came to us with significant dental needs and a long treatment plan ahead. When we discussed their priorities, their answer was simple: “I just want to be able to smile again.”

So that’s where we started.

The original plan was to remove the decay from the front teeth and restore them with composite. But as I worked, I realized we had an opportunity to do something more. I decided to restore the two central incisors with composite veneers at no additional charge. It just felt like the right thing to do.

As I sat the patient up, I explained that I had done a little more than we originally discussed. I wasn’t entirely sure how they would react.

When we handed them the mirror, they immediately covered their mouth with their hand. My first thought was, “Oh no, they hate it.”

And then the tears started rolling down their face.

And then they started rolling down mine.

In over two decades of dentistry, this moment easily ranks among my top five.

We still have a long way to go with this patient’s treatment, but for now, they have something they’ve been missing for a long time. The confidence to smile.

Sometimes the most meaningful transformations aren’t about creating perfect teeth. They’re about giving someone a little piece of themselves back.

I genuinely have the best job in the world.

I grew up in Taft, a small town just outside of Bakersfield, where country music was pretty much all anyone listened to....
10/15/2026

I grew up in Taft, a small town just outside of Bakersfield, where country music was pretty much all anyone listened to. So when Korn came onto the scene, it was unlike anything I had ever heard.

I think I was 17 or 18 when I went to my first Korn concert. Even after leaving for college, I would come home to catch their local shows in Bakersfield. Their music was such a memorable part of my younger years.

Fast-forward a few decades, and I never would have imagined that someone whose music I grew up listening to would one day be sitting in my dental chair.

It might sound silly, but there’s something incredibly special about that full-circle moment. From a teenager growing up in a small town to building a career doing something I absolutely love, life has a funny way of bringing things together.

And this might just be one of my favorite reminders of that. 🖤

This new patient came to us after a veneer placed elsewhere had fractured.Repairing an existing restoration can be a bit...
10/02/2026

This new patient came to us after a veneer placed elsewhere had fractured.

Repairing an existing restoration can be a bit of detective work. When we don’t know exactly what material was originally used, we have to determine what we’re working with because different restorative materials require different surface treatments and bonding protocols for a successful repair.

Fortunately, we were able to conservatively repair the fractured area rather than replace the entire veneer. The patient was incredibly happy with the result, and our goal was simple: make the repair disappear.

Here’s hoping it remains this seamless for many years to come.

Practicing dentistry in my hometown can sometimes feel like being on an island. I’m incredibly grateful for the dentists...
09/21/2026

Practicing dentistry in my hometown can sometimes feel like being on an island. I’m incredibly grateful for the dentists and specialists who trust me with their patients and who share my commitment to providing dentistry at the highest level.

I don’t make it to many local dental events, but I decided it was time to venture out for this one… which obviously called for my favorite shirt.

Always nice to spend time with people who understand that high standards are kind of the whole point.

Whenever there’s a problem with a wisdom tooth, my first recommendation is usually extraction. They’re incredibly diffic...
09/17/2026

Whenever there’s a problem with a wisdom tooth, my first recommendation is usually extraction. They’re incredibly difficult to access, and trying to create a proper contact on a third molar is enough to make me consider early retirement.

This patient very kindly said, “No thank you” to extraction, so I headed into this replacement with the best attitude I could muster.

Thankfully, it came together beautifully and the patient was incredibly happy with the result.

Composite really is an art form. It’s equal parts painting, sculpting, and carving, with the goal of recreating the anatomy, texture, and character of a natural tooth. Even on a tooth way in the back where hardly anyone will ever see it, the details still matter.

Teeth should look like teeth.

A little late to the back-to-school post, but for the first time ever, my kids are at two different schools.Two differen...
09/15/2026

A little late to the back-to-school post, but for the first time ever, my kids are at two different schools.

Two different drop-off times, two different pick-up times, and an entirely new world of switching classes and having different teachers for every subject. I honestly cannot believe how quickly the years are passing. It feels like we were just starting kindergarten.

And this is exactly why I say yes as often as I can. Why I don’t hesitate to rearrange my schedule or reschedule patients so I can be there for the awards ceremonies, performances, classroom events, and all the little moments in between.

There will always be another day to work. There won’t always be another school performance or an excited kid looking into the audience to see if Mom is there.

I know I’ll never get these years back, and I want to be present for as much of them as I possibly can.

Diastema closures can be deceptively challenging—especially when the space is significant and treatment is limited to on...
09/03/2026

Diastema closures can be deceptively challenging—especially when the space is significant and treatment is limited to only two teeth.

My initial plan was to distribute the additional width across the four front teeth to maintain more ideal proportions. This patient, however, preferred to treat only the two central incisors.

So we worked within those parameters, carefully manipulating the line angles and contours to minimize the perception of width while closing the space and maintaining a natural appearance.

Would treating four teeth have given us more control over the proportions? Absolutely. But treatment planning is also about listening to the patient and creating the best possible result within their goals.

The patient was happy with the outcome and ultimately, so am I.

The AAED has quickly become one of my favorite meetings of the year.There is something so special about the format—the c...
08/22/2026

The AAED has quickly become one of my favorite meetings of the year.

There is something so special about the format—the caliber of the speakers is exceptional, the presentations are incredibly inspiring, and it’s pretty amazing to look around the room and realize you’re surrounded by some of the most talented dental clinicians from around the world.

But as much as I love the education, I think I love the people just as much. Getting to spend time with some of my favorite dental friends from all over the country makes this meeting even more special. There’s nothing better than learning from people who inspire you and then getting to share the experience with friends who are just as passionate about dentistry.

I always leave feeling energized, inspired, and excited to get back to work.

Another incredible AAED meeting in the books. Already looking forward to next year in Century City!

The final old filling in this quadrant has officially been replaced.I restored these teeth one at a time, years apart, a...
08/12/2026

The final old filling in this quadrant has officially been replaced.

I restored these teeth one at a time, years apart, and now the entire quadrant has been rebuilt with composite designed to mimic natural tooth structure, anatomy, and function.

I may wish I had completed it sooner, but good things come to those who wait and there is something incredibly satisfying about finally seeing the whole quadrant come together.

We had the best time exploring Yellowstone with our family last week. I’ll admit, I’m not usually someone who gravitates...
07/28/2026

We had the best time exploring Yellowstone with our family last week. I’ll admit, I’m not usually someone who gravitates toward the outdoors, but everywhere we went and everything we saw was absolutely stunning.

For the first time, I traveled with my “big” camera and a telephoto lens, and the kids loved taking turns photographing the bison. It was so much fun watching them experience the park and photography in a whole new way.

Here are a few of our iPhone photos for now, with more from the big camera to come later.

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9850 Brimhall Road
Bakersfield, CA
93312

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