/ Multidisciplinary Dentist

I’m Dr. Chris M French, a third-generation dentist and first generation to write about it online.

Welcome to the experimental work-in-progress page of a dentist in the 21st century. One of my favorite aspects about dentistry is that it’s a constantly changing profession that is constantly pushing boundaries in technology, literature, and its role in whole-person health. My hope is that this page will also be periodically updated to also reflect the changes in my career and any notable developments worth sharing. Thanks for stopping by!

Work & Education

Owner Dentist at Gratitude Dental

Serving patients in the East Bay, South Bay, and Peninsula by carrying on the tradition of conservative and minimally invasive dentistry for the entire family. My goal is to make sure my patients can feel good about their oral health and feel great about their smile. But why the name Gratitude Dental? Well after a great deal of introspection and consideration, I arrived at the name Gratitude Dental because finding gratitude in all things has been a guiding principle in my life, and I wanted to pay homage to that concept. Look out for exciting new developments surrounding gratitude shortly.

Associate Dentist at Safari Smiles Dental

Located in beautiful Sonora California, Safari Smiles serves patients from all parts of Tuolumne Country, Calaveras County and surrounding regions. The entire staff operates as a team and we are very proud of everyone’s skills in dealing with children. Above all, Safari Smiles practices the finest up-to-date dental care to help your child develop good oral health habits in order to maintain a bright, healthy smile for a lifetime.

DMD, A.T. Still University – Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health

ASDOH provides dental students with a learning model that encompasses campus instruction, early patient experiences, and clinical rotations. This learning model also reinforces strong patient-doctor relationships and that whole-person-healthcare is central to modern dentistry.

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