What is a Prosthodontist?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Prosthodontist?
A prosthodontist is a dentist who has completed dental school plus at least three additional years of advanced training and education in an CODA-accredited prosthodontic graduate program.
As a Prosthodontist, Dr. Clark specializes in treating and handling dental and facial problems that involve restoring missing tooth and jaw structures. He is highly trained in cosmetics, dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, temporomandibular disorders (TMJ/TMD), and more.
How is a Prosthodontist different from other dentists and dental specialists?
While other dentists may become proficient in one treatment method, prosthodontists, such as Dr. Clark, are trained to collaborate and integrate expertise from all the dental specialties for optimal results. Prosthodontists are THE recognized experts for this level of care. Dr. Clark works with the best specialists from the greater Sacramento area.
Why Choose a Prosthodontist?
A prosthodontist has the training to merge aesthetics, functional and preventative dentistry for improved, longer lasting restorations. They have advanced education and expertise with advanced technology allowing them to solve the most complicated problems for their clients.
Rigorous training and experience give prosthodontists a special understanding of the dynamics of a smile to give you a personalized result.
Learn more about Dr. Clark’s training.
What is Board Certification?
As a board certified prosthodontist, Dr. Clark has successfully passed a rigorous examination conducted by the American Board of Prosthodontics. To maintain Board certification, Dr. Clark has to go through re-certification every eight years to ensure that he is current in practices that affect his specialty.
Board certification represents individuals who strive to remain at the forefront of their profession.
Learn more about the ABP through their website.