Dr. Dan Gustavson's About Information

Dr. Gustavson, called either Dan or Dr. Dan by his patients, earned his BA in Biological Sciences from UC Davis, and his DDS and BS in Dental Science from UC San Francisco School of Dentistry. After completing his residency program at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Washington, DC, he set up practice in the Glen Park area of San Francisco. In the Fall of 2009, the Glen Park practice was sold and Dr. Dan and Dr. Mai-Ly moved to lovely Placer County, bringing their talents and skills with them!

Awards

• Quintessence Award for excellence in restorative dentistry, 1988
• Operative Dentistry Award UCSF, 1988
• San Francisco Treasurer’s Award, Excellence in Small Business, 2005
• San Francisco Dental Society, Recognition Award for Service to the Profession, 2004

Professional Affiliates

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Licensure

• California State Dental Board

Teaching Experience

• Research Assistant: Presented research and publication in Washington D.C. regarding protease inhibitors for HIV.
• Dentist, SFDS School Screenings-Dental Care Committee, 1992-1996
• Lead Preceptor, Operative Lab, UCSF Summer Enrichment Program, 1987
• Preceptor, Operative Lab, UCSF SEP Program, 1986
• Teaching Assistant, Restorative 115 A and C Operative Labs, UCSF, 1986-88
• Tutor, Operative and Dental Morphology labs UCSF, 1986-87

Continuing Education

Over 2,000 hours of post graduate Advanced Education Advance Anterior Esthetics, Full mouth reconstruction, Occlusion at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies.

• Invisalign Certified – Over 100 cases completed
• CEREC Advanced Anterior and Posterior Restorations—Over 1,000 cases completed
• DOCS for Sedation
• Advance Education for Pediatrics
• CPR Certified – Infant and Adult

Leadership Positions

• President, San Francisco Dental Society, 1999-2000
• President-Elect, San Francisco Dental Society, 1998-1999
• Vice President, San Francisco Dental Society, 1997-1998
• Board of Directors, San Francisco Dental Society, 1993-2001
• Legislative Committee, San Francisco Dental Society, 1995-2008
• Nominating Committee, San Francisco Dental Society, 2001-2008
• Secretary, San Francisco Dental Society, 1996-1997
• Chairman, Dental Care Committee, San Francisco Dental Society, 1994-96
• Chairman, Membership and Recruitment/Retention,
• San Francisco Dental Society, 1997-2010
• Finance Committee, San Francisco Dental Society, 1995-2001
• Direct Reimbursement Committee, San Francisco Dental Society, 1992-96
• Vice-Chairman, Hospitality Committee, ADA Meeting, 1998
• Delegate, California Dental Association, House of Delegates, 1996-2000
• President & Founder, San Francisco Glen Park Festival (501 (c) non-profit)
• Sacramento Dental Society 2009-present

Volunteer Work

Dr. Dan has a strong commitment to donating time and services to his community. He was a Big Brother for 9 years with the Big Brothers & Sisters organization; is a past President of the Glen Park Merchant’s Association; is President and Founder of the Glen Park Festival, a 501(c) 3 charity since 1998, and has served as Vice President for the San Francisco Council of District Merchants.

Personal Interest

Dr. Dan (most patients call him Dan or Dr. Dan) has many hobbies, including skiing, writing, tennis, backpacking, travel, and helping organize local events.