Dr. David Groat DDS grew up enjoying the dental field. With his father, Dr. Albert Groat DDS, as aprominentdentist in the Bay Area, he grew upunderstanding the dental business and the patients needs. He was born and raised in Fremont California and as he attended Bellarmine College Preparatory he worked at his fathers office in Fremont as a dental assistant. He later attended Santa ClaraUniversityfor his Undergrad. Dr. Groat thengraduate in 1985at Creighton University Dental School inOmaha,Nebraska where he met his loving wife of 35 years, Terri Groat. Shorty after graduation, he co-authored The Role of Dental Disease in Fever of Unknown Origin which waspublishedinPostgraduate Medicine. He later moved back to California and took over his fathers practice in Fremont and started his own practice in San Ramon in 1992. While managing both practices, Dr Groat had two wonderful children Elizabeth and Patrick and was well known pillar in the community. He was the Financial Secretary for the Knights of Columbus for 11 years and was and continues to be a part of the American DentalAssociation, California DentalAssociation, and the San Joaquin Dental Society.
He has now moved his practices and family up to the magnificent Calaveras County. He took over the late Dr. Talbot DDS, practice in 2007 and loves being your neighborhood dentist. He currently enjoys walking his dog Cody with his wife Terri in Forest Meadows, golfing with his son Patrick on the weekends, and visiting his daughter Elizabeth in San Francisco. Come share his passion for dentistry in Angels Camp.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 260 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestRalph Nentwich
a year ago
I was struggling to find a Dentist that could see me in the area.. Either not accepting new patients; or booked months out. Crystal got me right in. Dr. Groat was great. Thanks again
Larry Burton
a year ago
Great atmosphere and excellent service.
Sylvia Williams
a year ago
GREAT Dentist! He does such amazing work and I always feel safe in his care. His staff is wonderfully warm and welcoming. I highly recommend Dr. Groat!
Mike Turbes
a year ago
Another great visit with dr Groat and his staff.
goldpot11 getgold
a year ago
They are very friendly and I would definitely reccomend to anyone searching for a dentist.
Peggy
a year ago
Very friendly staff and thorough.
Kathy Houle
a year ago
Maili is so gentle, great cleaning!
shawn graham
a year ago
This guy's great really good sense of humor genuinely cares about people really good with needles
Bart Rush
a year ago
Always top notch staff and care.
Terry Kish
a year ago
The staff was very kind and helpful. They explained all procedures before undertaking them. They made you feel very comfortable throughout my visit.
Diana Carter
a year ago
The dentist and the staff make me feel very comfortable.
Kaarn Egge
a year ago
I had an infection in my implant tooth. Dr. Grout cleaned it up for me without an appointment. Thank you. I had a very good cleaning. The staff us efficient and kind. Thank you.
Ken Sanders
2 years ago
We have been with DrGroat for quite some time. Always great caring service. We are pleased. Ken Sanders
Kevin Caster
2 years ago
Incredible dentist! Very clean office and cheerful staff. They were easy to communicate with and did my exam and cleaning on the same day. I highly recommend them!
Amy Nord
2 years ago
Friendly, clean and efficient.
Hope Debernardi
2 years ago
Fast and friendly
Raquel Dunn
2 years ago
Great service
John Maurer
2 years ago
Very comfortable and good teeth cleaning
Maureen Dinnocenzo
2 years ago
Excellent
Dehnay Vincent
2 years ago
Dr Groat & his staff are amazing & so helpful!