Dr. Fernando Contreras received his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco, after his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Irvine, focused on Biological Sciences. Following his dental education, he completed his postgraduate training in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at the Ashman Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry. Dr. Contreras also spends time as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the New York City College of Technology, Dental Hygiene Department. He stays engaged in the organized dentistry community, attending regional and national academic conferences while staying up-to-date on the most relevant topics and conversations in evidence-based dentistry. Dr. Contreras is currently a candidate for board certification under the American Board of Periodontology.