40 UNDER 40 HONOREES

Riley Clark

  • Medford, Oregon
  • General

Age:

33

Name of Practice:

Rogue Valley Implant Center

Education:

Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine


Why They Were Nominated

Dr. Clark’s father was a dentist as a teen, Riley was the janitor for his dad’s practice in Portland, Oregon. After receiving a Class III Anesthesia License from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and graduating from dental school, Dr. Clark was an adjunct professor at the University of Utah School of Dentistry, and studied under the prestigious WhiteCap Institute outside of Park City, Utah. He has performed thousands of implant surgeries, and has mentored and trained doctors from across the country in advanced dental implant procedures. He is a board-certified Diplomate for the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

Inspiration

“My father. Seeing my dad practice dentistry at a young age was the catalyst for my passion for dentistry.
He’s a rock star at life and a rock star of a dentist.”

Philosophy

“As an implant-only dentist, my philosophy is centered around patient education and advocacy. I’m passionate that patients understand their options and choose implants only when other restorative options have worn out or are unrealistic. The best tooth is a real tooth.”

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