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2004 Santa Barbara News-Press Article on Dr. B.K. Rai
B. K. Rai, D.D.S.
Dr. Rai is committed to providing his patients the best Oral Health care and a beautiful smile utilizing the latest technology in a soothing, spa atmosphere. As an active member of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr Rai specializes in Smile Evaluation and Smile Enhancement as well as Full mouth reconstruction including crowns, Bridge work and Implants. As a member of The TMJ and Gnathology club, Dr Rai routinely treats many patients with Bite problems including grinding of teeth and TMJ related symptoms. In addition, Dr Rai is certified to perform dental procedures under sedation to make your visit completely painless and stress free.
- Dr. Rai Graduated from Bangalore Dental College in India in January 1978 obtaining a Bachelors Degree in Dental Surgery
- Completed one year of internship after graduation
- Completed a Masters program in Operative Dentistry and Endodontics from 1980 to 1983 and obtained the Masters Degree
- California Licensure Exam at Loma Linda University in 1987
- Worked as an Associate dentist in Los Angeles from 1987 to 1988
- Private practice in Santa Barbara from April 1988 to present
- Completed the Intra Venous sedation program at USC School of dentistry in 1995 and is one of the very few dentists to have an Intra venous and conscious sedation license.
- Member of American Dental Association
- Member of American Academy of General Dentistry
- Member of California Dental Association.
- Member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and is currently pursuing an Accreditation and Fellowship with the AACD
- Member of Santa Barbara Periodontal Study Club for 6 years
- Member of Gnathology and TMJ Club for 4 years
- Successfully completed the UCLA Aesthetic Continuum in 2007.
- Completed the Dental Implant course
- Attended many courses on Cosmetic Dentistry, Prosthodontics and Implantology over the years
- Successfully practiced all aspects of Dentistry for many years
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