Gary D. Sabbadini, D.D.S.
Dr. Sabbadini (or “Dr. Gary” as the children call him) graduated from UC Berkeley in 1992 with a degree in English and received his dental degree in 1995 from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry (now the Dugoni School of Dentistry) where he earned the American Society of Dentistry for Children award for excellence in pediatric dentistry. Dr. Sabbadini completed a two year specialty training program in pediatric dentistry at Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati, OH where he served as Chief Resident his second year. Prior to beginning this practice in 1999, Dr. Sabbadini practiced in San Diego for two years.
Dr. Sabbadini holds an oral conscious sedation permit and is certified in PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support). He practiced interceptive and comprehensive orthodontics for 20 years but now refers most of his patients to local orthodontists. While most of his patients can be safely treated with the classic Tell-Show-Do method and nitrous oxide/oxygen (laughing gas), he also offers oral conscious sedation and in office IV sedation with Dr. Tom Lenhart, a dental anesthesiologist at Bay Area Anesthesia www.BayAreaAnesthesia.com.
Accomplishments:
- Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Fellow of the International College of Dentists
- Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy
- Certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Associate Professor in the Pediatric Department of the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
- Current Reviewer for the Journal of the California Dental Association
- Past Treasurer for the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry
- Past Editor for the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry
- Past Board Director for the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry
- Past President of the Pacific Pediatric Dental Study Club
- Past Board Director for the Contra Costa County Dental Society
- Guest Editor for the August, 2013 Journal of the California Dental Association: “Pediatric Dentistry Update” which received the 2014 “Maggie Award” from the Western Publishing Association and the 2014 “Golden Pen Award” from the International College of Dentists
- Published a “Review of Pediatric Radiology“ in the August, 2013 Journal of the California Dental Association
- Published “Silver Diamine Fluoride: A Clinical Perspective from a Pediatric Dentist“ in the February, 2018 Journal of the California Dental Association
Dr. Sabbadini is a member of the following:
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- Contra Costa County Dental Society
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- California Society of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- International Association of Orthodontics
- Pierre Fauchard Academy
- Academy of Laser Dentistry
Dr. Sabbadini and his wife, Julie, have three children (Amy, Olivia, and Jason). He enjoys travelling with his family, reading, weight lifting, white water rafting, skiing, hiking, spin biking, attending music concerts and is especially passionate about Cal football and basketball.
