Stafford, VA – Dr. Elias Rivera, a premier dentist with 25 years of experience, he is a Board Certified Prosthodontist—a dentistry branch that focuses on the aesthetic restoration and replacement of teeth. At Stafford Smiles, Dr. Rivera serves as the practice’s prosthodontist, treating patients who need complete, fixed / removable partial dentures, implant prostheses, and complex diagnosis and treatment planning ranging from dental implants to full mouth reconstruction.

A prosthodontist undergoes special three years of residency instruction at a CODA-accredited program in the techniques and technology used for tooth restoration and replacement. After receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery, Dr. Rivera completed a Graduate Prosthodontics program at the University of Maryland at Baltimore, School of Dentistry, where he earned his Specialty Certificate in Prosthodontics and master’s degree. During this time, Dr. Rivera received advanced training in dental crowns, dental bridges, cosmetic dentistry, and dental implants.

Ultimately, Dr. Rivera and the team of dentistry professionals at Stafford Smiles employ the latest techniques to provide customized care for their patients. Patients who are seeking full mouth reconstructions and complex dental work should consider choosing a Board Certified Prosthodontist as their provider. By selecting a prosthodontist for oral rehabilitation, patients can be sure the doctor performing the surgery has advanced training to handle both the aesthetic and the functional components of tooth restoration and replacement.

Dr. Rivera is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontics. He is available for a consult upon request.

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Rivera at Stafford Smiles – 623 Garrisonville Rd Stafford VA – Click Here