Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology,
UCLA 1974

Doctor of Dental Surgery,
USC 1979

Private Dental Practice
1979 to 1988, Orange, CA

1988 to present, Santa Rosa, CA

Dental Organizations
American Dental Association

California Dental Association

Redwood Empire Dental Society (Executive Board 1993 - 1997)

Academy of General Dentistry

Seattle Study Group

Oral Health Study Group (Sonoma County, founding member - 1990)

Academy of Cosmetic and Adhesive Dentistry

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Santa Rosa Aesthetic Study Group
Academy of Laser Dentistry (standard certification)

It is our aspiration and vision to be
the finest dental practice in the Redwood Empire.

Excellence
We have a daily commitment to caring for our patients by combining superb technical ability with artistic creativity. We foster innovation, and we are dedicated to the continual improvement of our skills.

Dignity
We respect each person as an inherently valuable member of the human community. We provide treatment for our patients as we would for members of our own families...with compassion, humor, and integrity.

Service
We are here to create radiant smiles, and seek to provide service that makes every patient feel well taken care of.

Enjoyment
We pursue long-term, quality relationships with our patients and each other. This facilitates enjoyment in our work and fulfillment in what we accomplish.

About Dr. Perry

Dr. Perry has written a variety of articles concerning organized dentistry that have been printed in the Redwood Empire Dental Society News Caries. Dr. Perry's 2001 article concerning Evidence Based Dentistry was printed in the CDA Update and was awarded "Editorial of the Year" by the California Dental Association.

He has lectured to many different dental groups on a variety of topics related to maintaining quality in dental practice while maintaining quality of professional life. These lectures have included programs at the University of California at San Francisco and Oregon Health Sciences University. Dr. Perry is a member of the Seattle Study Group Speakers Bureau.

Dr. Perry is the founder and owner of Momentum Dental Business Consulting, a private consulting company that coaches dentists how to provide quality care while achieving professional fulfillment in fee-for-service dentistry. Dr. Perry is the creator of "Project Smile" (Santa Rosa), a joint venture with the Sonoma county YWCA that provides free dental services for victims of domestic violence.

Community Service
Youth soccer coach, Annadel league, Santa Rosa
Trustee, Bennett Valley Union School District
President, Bennett Valley Union School District Board of Trustees, 1999

Lectures/Presentations
November, 2005
"Quality and Profitability in the Hygiene Dept.,"
Redwood Empire Dental Society, Santa Rosa, CA

October, 2005
"Leading a Process of Growth in Private Dental Practice,"
Santa Rosa, CA

October, 2005
"Case Presentation of Ideal Treatment,"
Emeryville, CA

April, 2005
"Presentation of Ideal Treatment,"
San Mateo, CA

March, 2005
"Marketing for Growth in Private Dental Practice,"
Santa Rosa, CA

December, 2004
"Real Life Treatment Planning in Private Dental Practice,"
Holiday Dental Conference, Charlotte, NC

March, 2004
"Leadership in Fee-for-Service Dental Practice,"
Santa Rosa, CA

October, 2003
"Quality and Profitability in the Hygiene Department,"
Santa Rosa, CA

June, 2003
"Safe Strategies for Staying in or Getting Out of Contracts with Dental Insurance Companies,"
Sacramento, CA

April, 2003
"Evidence-Based Dentistry,"
Panel moderator - The California Dental Association Spring Scientific Session, Anaheim, CA

December, 2002
"Business Strategies for the New Practitioner,"
San Francisco Dental Society

November, 2002
"Safe Strategies for Staying in or Getting Out of Contracts with Insurance Companies,"
Pleasanton, CA

October, 2002
"Safe Strategies for Staying in or Getting Out of Contracts with Insurance Companies,"
Sunnyvale, CA

October, 2002
"Quality and Profitability in the Hygiene Department,"
Santa Rosa, CA

September, 2002
"Safe Strategies for Staying in or Getting Out of Contracts with Insurance Companies,"
Petaluma, CA

September, 2002
"Fullfillment and Profitability in Fee-for-Service Dental Practice—A Simple Formula for Success,"
California Academy of General Dentistry, Irvine, CA

May, 2002
"How to Practice High Quality Dentistry and Still Be Profitable,"
The Adept Institute, Santa Rosa, CA

September, 2001
"Presentation of Ideal Treatment,"
private lecture, Santa Rosa, CA

September, 2001
"Real Life Treatment Planning in Private Dental Practice,"
Seattle Study Club, Santa Rosa, CA

September, 2001
"Real Life Treatment Planning in Private Dental Practice,"
private lecture, Santa Rosa, CA

May, 2001
"Real Life Treatment Planning in Private Dental Practice,"
private lecture, Santa Rosa, CA

May, 2001
"Profit Sharing in Dental Practice,"
Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon

March, 2001
"Profit Sharing in Dental Practice,"
UCSF Bonding Practicum, UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA

September, 2000
"Profit Sharing in Dental Practice,"
Seattle Study Club, Santa Rosa, CA

May, 2000
"Profit Sharing in Dental Practice,"
Oral Health Study Group, Windsor, CA

September, 1998
"Dental Insurance Reimbursement Systems,"
Santa Rosa JC Auxiliary program, Santa Rosa, CA

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