Dr. Alexander Desta is an experienced endodontist in San Diego with 18 years of dental experience and specialized training in root canal therapy. As a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, Dr. Desta brings expert knowledge and advanced credentials to every patient case. After serving 12 years as a dentist in the U.S. Navy and completing humanitarian dental work through the Cambodian Interoperability Program, Dr. Desta is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care with the goal of making root canal treatment a positive experience. He is currently accepting new patients and is a member of the American Association of Endodontists.

Specialties

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EndodonticsPrimary
Root canal treatment and diseases of dental pulp

Education & Training

Specialty Certificate Endodontics, NPDS, Bethesda, MD
MS Oral Biology, Naval Postgraduate Dental School, Bethesda, MD
BS Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of California, Davis
DDS University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA

Board Certifications

Diplomate of American Board of Endodontics

Credential: D.D.S.

NPI registered: 09/11/2008

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Areas of Focus

EndodonticsRoot canal therapy

Professional Memberships

American Association of Endodontists

Beyond the Office

Dentist in United States Navy (12 years)

Humanitarian Mission with Cambodian Interoperability Program

Served in U.S. Navy for 12 years, stationed in Okinawa, Hawaii, Washington DC, North Carolina, and San Diego

Enjoys playing golf for over 25 years

Enjoys exercising

Loves visiting family in Bali

Favorite foods are sushi and steak

Enjoys exploring different restaurants

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