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About Dr. Raymond L. Wright III D.D.S. M.S.
Dr. Wright began his interest in dentistry when he was young, by observing his father practice as a Periodontist (gum specialist) . As he grew older he had a natural sense of helping others, especially those with discomfort. Dr. Wright is quite fond of science and dentistry and dentistry allows him to help others as well as apply scientific principles.
Through proper education to the patient, Dr. Wright helps patients understand their true dental needs, and wants all patients to understand that dentistry involves their total health not just their oral health.
Dr. Wright was also privileged to work closely with two mentoring doctors for the first six months post graduation from dental school who are MAGD’s and helped to advance skills in diagnosis & treatment planning as well as gain expertise in restorative, endodontics and oral surgery.
Dr. Wright earned his BS in Biological Sciences and his MS in Biological Sciences-Microbiology from Illinois State University. Dr. Wright completed his DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) at the University of Illinois-Chicago in 2005. Dr. Wright is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS), American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine as well as the Chicago Dental Society (CDS).
Since moving to San Diego In March of 2023 Dr Wright is now a member of the California Dental Society and San Diego Dental Society.
Summary of qualifications
- Keen awareness to the periodontal diagnosis, prognosis and treatment
- Pain and anxiety management
- Full Mouth Reconstruction and Occlusal Equilibration
- Dentofacial trauma assessment and stabilization
- Oral cancer screening
- Anterior and posterior dental esthetics
- Rotary endodontics
- Clear Aligner Therapy (Invisalign)
- Exodontia- treatment and post-op management
- Extensive background in pediatric dentistry
- TMD appliance therapy (de-programmers, splints)
- Thorough knowledge of dental materials
- Clinical Evaluator for Clinicians Research Foundation (Gordon Christensen)
- Implant Restoration- Nobel, Zimmer, Straumann, Neodent
- Qualified Sleep Dentist- OSA (minor and moderate)
Education
- B.S., Biological Sciences, August- 1992 – May 1997
Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois - M.S., Biological Sciences- Microbiology, May 1997- May 2000
- Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois
- D.D.S., Doctor of Dental Surgery, August 2001 -May 2005
- University Of Illinois- Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
- State of Illinois Controlled Substance License & DEA License
- State of Illinois Dental License
- State of Indiana Dental License (inactive)
- State of California Dental License
Professional memberships
- American Dental Association
- Chicago Dental Society
- Illinois State Dental Society
- Academy of General Dentistry
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
