Prevent, Restore, Renew
A BETTER LIFE WITH BETTER DENTAL CARE
At Santa Rosa Dental, our first goal is to make sure our patients are comfortable during their visits with us. Our second goal is to help our patients achieve and maintain a healthy smile for life! With the experience and expertise of our friendly team, you will feel just like family with visits to our dental office.
DENTIST SANTA ROSA
Meet Dr. Michael Rice
Dr. Michael Rice is a graduate from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco and has over 10 years of private practice experience in Santa Rosa, CA. He has received advanced training in Implantology through Loma Linda University, CEREC Cad/Cam dentistry and Cone Beam CT 3D x-ray technology. He has also received advanced training in laser dentistry and uses a Solea CO2 laser in his practice. Dr. Rice has achieved Fellowship status with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and Associate Fellowship with the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Rice completed a research program at New York University College of Dentistry. His research focused on the effects of sports drinks on teeth. It helped fuel his drive to educate patients on how to prevent dental decay and promote oral health.
Dr Michael attended the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and received his DDS degree. After his first-class dental training at UOP, he practiced general dentistry in Texas near Austin. Oral health is a passion for him and he wants to help each patient realize their goals of a beautiful smile and healthy mouth. Dr. Rice and family love being a part of the Santa Rosa community whether it is coaching little league sports, getting involved in the schools, or enjoying the beautiful outdoors.
Dr. Michael Rice is from a large family of nine children with an older brother who is also a practicing dentist currently in the Army. He was raised in Bellevue, WA in the Pacific Northwest and is never disheartened at the sight of clouds and rainy weather. He was involved in Boy Scouts growing up and received his Eagle Scout award along with his four brothers. Going camping and hiking so regularly as a young man gave him an appreciation for the great outdoors and how precious our environment is.
Professional Affiliations:
Academy of General Dentistry
Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
International Congress of Oral Implantologists (Fellowship Status)
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Redwood Empire Dental Society
To learn more about Dr. Rice’s dental achievements or to schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation, contact our Santa Rosa dental practice today.
DENTIST SANTA ROSA
Meet Dr. Lara Rice
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Dr. Lara Rice was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She moved to California when she was 17 years old with her parents and 2 siblings.
She attended University of California Davis and recieved a Bachelors in Science in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. She attended the University of the Pacific Dental School where she met Dr. Michael Rice. Since then, she has spent time advancing her skils to master her craft.
Dr. Lara and Dr Michael Rice have 3 wonderful children, George, Arielle and Clark. They also have 2 dogs and a cat.
Dr. Lara Rice loves dancing and fitness. She is a certified fitness instructor for High Fitness and Upbeat Barre.
In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and pets, going on hikes, travelling or reading a good book.
Meet Dr. Kiranjot Dyal
Why did you decide to become a dentist?
When deciding on a career, I was torn between wanting to become a dentist and a psychologist/psychiatrist. After speaking to my uncle who's in the dental field, he said you can be both as a dentist.
My goal as a dental provider is to offer compassionate care for my patients and make them feel as stress-free as possible. I believe that knowledge is power, so understanding the treatment needed, why it's necessary, and how a problem can be prevented in the future is extremely important in bettering the overall oral health of my patients and the general public.
Where did you study dentistry?
After finishing dental school at Western University of Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, I completed my general practice residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where I was exposed to more complex cases. During this time, I was able to excel in my surgical skills and learn how to comprehensively treat patients of all ages with medical complications. Thereafter, I embarked on learning more about ways to provide comprehensive and cosmetic dental treatment through my training with the Spear Education in Scottsdale, AZ. I look forward to further enhancing my skills, as each and every patient provides a learning opportunity to be a better clinician.
Outside of the dental office, what do you like to do?
I often find myself exploring new places through outdoor activities, restaurants, and visiting special attractions. I am extremely close to my family and friends like family, and enjoy hosting and cooking new recipes for them. I'm a huge sports fanatic, and grew up playing soccer and softball. As a Bay Area native, I support all Bay Area teams and love the 49ers unconditionally, despite their post-season upsets.
