03/03/2026
Twenty years.
On March 1st, 2006, I purchased our main office in Ventura from another dentist. I still remember the feeling — excitement mixed with a level of stress that only those who have gone through a practice transition truly understand.
Negotiating with lenders. Working with vendors. Meeting a team you just inherited. Communicating with a landlord. And at the same time, trying to deliver dentistry at the highest possible level. It was overwhelming — and humbling.
In California, only a small percentage of dentists within 10 years of graduation own a practice. Looking back, I realize how significant that step was, even though at the time it simply felt like survival.
The years passed quickly.
2006 to 2026.
We went through the Great Recession. We went through COVID. We expanded with satellite offices. We built the California Institute of Dental Education. We had the privilege of treating tens of thousands of patients and helping restore not just smiles, but confidence and quality of life.
We also had the opportunity to mentor and employ many dental assistants and provide continuing education to hundreds of dentists who trusted us with their professional growth.
None of this happens alone.
To the staff members who stood by us — especially those who have been here for more than a decade — thank you. Longevity like that reflects character, loyalty, and shared values.
To our patients, who trusted us year after year, referred friends and family, and allowed us to be part of their lives — thank you. Without that trust, none of this would be possible.
Keeping a practice healthy and running for two decades takes effort, resilience, and a genuine passion for helping people.
My hope is simple: to continue doing this work with the same energy and purpose for many more years.
I am deeply grateful.
