Dr. Sutton is fast becoming recognized as one of Sonoma County’s premier cosmetic dentists. He has undergone extensive training in cosmetic dentistry through one of the world’s finest post-graduate training institutions, The Pacific Aesthetic Continuum in San Francisco. He has also studied Advanced Occlusion at the prestigious Hornbrook Group. Dr. Sutton received his Doctorate in 1997 from the UCSF School of Dentistry and has three years of experience as a clinical instructor at UCSF. He was the only recipient of the coveted “Clinical Excellence Award” in 1997. In 2006, Dr. Sutton became one of the first dentists in Northern California to earn his Fellowship in the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics. Dr. Sutton is very passionate about continuing education where he takes over four times the requirements yearly to maintain licensure in the state.
Memberships, Awards & Honors
He is an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (awarded his Fellowship), the Academy of General Dentistry (Fellowships status), and the American Dental Implant Association (Diplomat status), and the American Dental Association. Dr. Sutton is also a member of the American Academy for Dental Sleep Medicine. It is his goal to help educate the public about the dangers of sleep apnea and offer testing and treatment options. Dr. Sutton often gives lectures to local groups about dental technology and cosmetic dentistry. As one of the most experienced dentists in Sonoma County in the use of Sedation techniques, he is sought out by hundreds of patients each year to provide comprehensive dental care in a comfortable, pain-free environment.
• Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics, Fellow
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, Fellow
• Academy of General Dentistry, Fellow
• American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Fellow
• Clinical Excellence Award UCSF
• 1st Makeover Dentist, Dear Doctor – Dentistry & Oral Health Magazine
Mentoring & Training
Dr. Sutton has educational programs where he trains other dentists in the art and science of cosmetic dentistry and implant dentistry. He has produced and manufactured an educational DVD entitled “Simplified Smile Design.” Dr. Sutton is one of a select group of cosmetic dentists to be recognized as an Official Dentist of the Mrs. Globe – Mrs. USA Pageants. His lifetime goal is to become one of the premier cosmetic dentists in the world by constantly critiquing his own work in an honest and analytical manner. He believes that the beauty of the fine arts can be applied to aesthetics in smile design. It is to this end that he continually strives for a singular purpose. Most recently, Dr. Sutton has an implant center where he and his partner can deliver predictable full mouth dental implant reconstructions using the strongest dental implant bridge available today.
Over 20 Years With A Personal Touch
Dr. Sutton has owned his private practice located in Rohnert Park for over 20 years where his major focus is cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry including implant surgery using conscious sedation. Dr. Sutton has been happily married to his wife Michele for 27 years and has two sons in college. Both young men are Eagle Scouts and are well on their way to a bright future. Dr. Sutton’s hobbies include wine tasting, fishing, photography, and hiking with his family and friends.