About Richard Gagne, DDS

Richard Armand Gagne, D.D.S. is a native Californian. He attended California State University, Fullerton, and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in 1976. From 1976-80 Dr. Gagne was a Dental Officer in the U.S. Navy, two years of which he was a dentist on the aircraft carrier USS Ranger (CV-61). He was directly responsible for the dental care of over 5,000 sailors and officers. This unique opportunity quickly expanded his dentistry skills and training. Dr. Gagne strongly believes in keeping abreast of the latest dental techniques through diligent reading of professional journals and publications. He devotes many days each year to continuing dental education courses given both in California and out-of-state, well above the requirements of California law. He is the consummate professional that stays current on the latest advances in dentistry so that his patients receive the finest of care. His education in Intravenous (sleep dentistry) Sedation is rare among general dentists. Since the Dental Board of California is so stringent, very few dentists have endeavored to seek and complete the training. Dr. Gagne is tireless in the pursuit of dental excellence.

Education

Elementary – Valencia Park School, Fullerton , Calfornia
Secondary – Buena Park High School, Class of 1969
College – California State University, Fullerton 1969-1972
Professional – USC School of Dentistry, 1972-76

Professional Development

1976-1978 – Dental officer, US Navy, Recruit Training Center,SanDiego
1976-1978 – Advanced Training Specialties Rotation: United States Navy
1978-1980 – Dental Officer, USS Ranger, (CV-61)
1990-1992 – Misch Implant Institute
1990-1992 – Intravenous Sedation Program, USC
1991 – Conscious Sedation Permit, Dental Board of California
1996 – Advanced Intravenous Training, Solis Surgical Center
1995 – Fellowship: Misch Implant Institute
2000 – Conscious Sedation Evaluator, Dental Board of California
2007 – MAP Institute Advanced Bone Grafting Program
2010 – Advanced Bone Grafting with Russo Seminars
2018 – Allographic Block Grafting with Rocky Mountain Tissue Bank

Professional Associations

American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Santa Barbara-Ventura County Dental Association
American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
Calfiornia Dental Society of Anesthesiology