Dr. Sabourin relocated to San Diego from Ann Arbor, Michigan where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan. Dr. Sabourin graduated at the top of his class with High Honors from the University of Detroit School of Dentistry where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He was invited to La Jolla to practice and study at the Veterans Administration Medical Center and the University of California, in an American Dental Association accredited General Practice Hospital Residency. It is an honor to be selected to a hospital residency, as less than 5% of dental school graduates are invited to join accredited residency programs. Having studied in a Hospital based General Practice Residency, Dr. Sabourins training of working one-on-one with a Specialist in multiple areas of Dentistry, gave him the additional skills and confidence to provide his patient family with excellent care in multiple specialty areas of Dentistry.

Dr. Sabourins hospital experience enhanced his decision making skills, especially for complex dental patients both in the office and in the operating room. Following his residency, Dr. Sabourin was asked to join the staff at Scripps Clinic Department of Oral Medicine, La Jolla. He was honored to be the first doctor to practice General Dentistry at Scripps Clinic.

Dr. Sabourin has been married since college, and has two fine sons and an endearing dog. Outside of his practice he enjoys fly-fishing, boating, reading, and baseball. Dr. Sabourin is an active volunteer in his community and in his church.

Sherry has been a dental hygienist with our practice for over thirteen years. She loves getting to know the patients who come to us for their care. Sherry has an Associate Degree of Science and earned Certificate of Achievement in Dental Hygiene from Diablo Valley College. Before hygiene school Sherry worked as a Dental Assistant in Pediatric Dentistry.

We are pleased to have Moneka join our staff. Her education began at the U. of Arizona, and then transitioned to Pima Community College to pursue Dental Hygiene. Her wealth of knowledge and caring personality brings a sense of calm and confidence, in treating our patient family. Moneka grew up in San Diego and is pleased to be back home.

Tanya Sterilization and Front Office AssistantTanya is new to the dental field! She is happy to be working with us in patient care, after being a stay-at-home Mom to her young son and daughter. She is native to San Diego and loves the beach, traveling, art, music, and refurbishing furniture.

Michele has been a dedicated member of our team since Dr. Sabourin began his private practice with zero patients. Over this time, she has enjoyed sharing in the lives of our devoted patients and has been amazed to see many smiles transformed to a beautiful, healthy condition. Michele received a Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree from the University of Michigan. She was an Elementary School Teacher in Ann Arbor, Michigan and the Poway Unified School District.

Aside from work Michele enjoys Pilates, reading, paddle-boarding and spending time with family, friends and Wagner, the family dog. She is an active member in her church. Michele has been married since college and has two adult sons.

After devoting over 25 years to patients of Dr. Sabourins practice, Amy is retired from the profession. We continue a close relationship, as she and her family still come in for their dental care. With Amys impeccable work ethic and dedication to patient care, it was an honor to work in her midst.

What do you expect to see when you step into a dental office for the first time? You are in for a pleasant surprise when you step foot in the La Jolla office of Dr. Sabourin. His vision was to create something that reflected dentistrys long, storied history but communicated a sense of elegance and refinement. Dr. Sabourin also wanted a look that would sum up the overall experience you can expect when you are with us. Since we place tremendous focus on personalized care and on building smiles that last, this was the decorating goal. With the beautiful choice of mahogany and cherry woods, the greeting area and overall office reflects our commitment to excellence and our commitment to the finer details of care. You will feel welcome and comfortable knowing you will always be well taken care of, as soon as you walk through our door.

Another sign that we are dedicated to excellence is that Dr. Sabourin is located in one of the Scripps Health campuses. Scripps Health is noted by U.S. News & World Reports for its top-notch patient care and excellence in patient treatment. We are happy to be associated with Scripps Healths extensive network of top physicians.

Even though we are all vulnerable to the same kinds of oral health issues, not every patient has the same treatment needs. Dr. Sabourin understands that personalized care is key to optimal patient health. When you become a part of our patient family, our focus is on your dental health and in helping you to achieve a beautiful, healthy smile. Through a Comprehensive Examination, we can determine where you need care. When the results of your examination are combined with a review of your medical history, we can outline the best way to treat you. Proper treatment varies for every patient. We will create a customized treatment plan for you, emphasizing lasting results. We believe in crafting smiles that will stand the test of time, using only the best in materials and the best labs.

As a testament to the level of care you can expect from us, Dr. Sabourin has patients from all parts of the world. In addition, many patients that have relocated make the trip to see him or contact us to consult with Dr. Sabourin.