Dr. David M. Okuji, D.D.S.
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1811986607
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About This Provider
Dr. David Okuji is a pediatric dentist with 21 years of experience dedicated to giving every child a healthy smile. He earned his dental degree from UCLA, completed specialty training at USC, and holds advanced degrees from UC Berkeley and Harvard, making him deeply knowledgeable about both dentistry and how to deliver quality care to all patients. Dr. Okuji is board-certified in pediatric dentistry and specializes in caring for children with special needs and severe tooth decay, with a special focus on helping disadvantaged children access the dental care they deserve. Beyond his Santa Cruz practice, he teaches at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and helps train the next generation of dentists at NYU. Dr. Okuji believes that oral health is essential to a child's overall health and well-being, and he works to ensure that no child suffers from preventable dental problems.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDS/DMD), University of California, Los Angeles
- MBA, University of California, Berkeley-Haas School of Business
- Pediatric Dentistry Specialty Certification, University of Southern California
- Master of Science in Health Care Management, Harvard School of Public Health
Board Certifications
- Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Credential: D.D.S.
NPI registered: 10/14/2005
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Beyond the Office
Associate Director-Extramural Residency Training, NYU Lutheran Medical Center of Dental Medicine
Instructor in Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology (part-time), Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Dental practice consultant
Public health advocate
Participant in Harvard Business School's Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness
Worked internationally for Saudi-ARAMCO oil company for 5 years
Operated a multi-dentist, multi-specialty practice in California for 24 years
Influenced by Harvard Business School's value-based health care delivery models
Currently developing global clinical outcomes metrics for severe early childhood caries
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