Dr. Strain has over twenty-five years experience and insight in advanced esthetic dentistry, including porcelain veneers, metal-free ceramic crowns, laser dentistry and dental makeovers. Dr. Strain is an Official Dentist for Mrs. Globe. In 2007 he completed smile makeovers for Ms. Alabama and Mrs. Mexico in support of the organization.
In a rapidly changing field like dentistry, it is important to find a dentist with a level of experience and skill you can trust. Dr. Strain has had the privilege of training with some of the top names in his profession. He and his dental laboratory technician have both worked directly with Willi Geller, widely recognized as one of the leading dental ceramists in the world. And while Dr. Strain has built a highly successful practice in the Valley, he's never content to rest on his laurels. He annually completes over 75-hours of continuing education to maintain his position at the forefront of his field.
Dr. Strain is a member of the American Dental Association. He is a long-term member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the Dentists Organization for Conscious Sedation. He is also the author of "Add Life to Your Smile; A Consumer's Guide to More Smile for Less Money." He is listed in Palm Springs Life's Top Dentists.
Dr. Strain and his wife, Barbara, enjoy golf, tennis, hiking, Scrabble, bridge and their combined six children and four grandchildren.
Education
- UCLA School of Dentistry, graduate 1972
- VA Hospital, Long Beach – General Practice Residency 1973
- USC Dental Clinical Instructor, 1974
- Over 2000 hours of continuing education
Key Memberships and Activities:
- Sustaining Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Member, Dentists Organization for Conscious Sedation
- Member, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Member, American Dental Association
- Member, California Dental Association
- Active in interdisciplinary dental study groups
- Palms to Pines Rotary of Palm Desert
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One 11 Plaza
71-703 Highway 111, Suite 2B, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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