Dr. Gary Silva decided to become a dentist when he was 10 years old. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of California, Davis. He then went on to attend dental school at the University of California, Los Angeles. This is where he met his wife, Michele. She worked at the dental/medical bookstore on campus.
After graduating from dental school, Dr. Silva was accepted to an AEGD (advanced education in general dentistry) program at the University of California, San Francisco. After completing this program, he went on to work with a very successful prosthodontist (a dentist who specializes in complex cases involving the replacement of teeth).
Dr. Gary Silva and his dedicated team are focused on providing top-notch family, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry to patients in the Lodi, CA area. We offer a variety of unique qualities that set us apart from other dental practices in this area. Below you will find just some of the reasons patients choose our office for all their dental care needs.
In 1991, Dr. Silva married Michele. The following year, he bought a general dentistry practice in Lodi, CA and has practiced here ever since. Dr. Silva and his wife have four wonderful children: Clayton, Rachel, Daniel, and Caleb. The family is very involved in their church and enjoys living and working in the local Lodi community.
Dr. Silvahas undergone many hours of continuing education in several areas of study. He focuses on staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and techniques to provide his patients with the best care possible. He also loves to have fun at the office and help patients feel comfortable and at-home. Dr. Silva enjoys working with his team to help patients achieve the smiles they deserve.
Melissa is a lifelong resident of Manteca, having attended French Camp Elementary and East Union High School. She graduated from Taft School of Dental Hygiene in 2000. She has been in the dental field for 19 years in different capacities but has definitely found her niche as a hygienist in our office since 2005. When not at the office, Melissa enjoys spending time with her husband and two children and participating in the Portuguese Club in Manteca.
Stacy earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in 2005. She received numerous leadership awards and accolades for her service to the university community during her tenure, including being recognized as one of the 10 Outstanding Seniors from her graduating class of 8,000 students. She began practicing with Dr. Silva in 2007 and has obtained her certificate to perform soft tissue laser curettage. She enjoys using her gifts of compassion, gentleness, and humor to provide exemplary care to meet the unique and individualized needs of her patients. When she is not practicing dental hygiene, she cares for her 2 young children and spends time with her husband. She enjoys staying active, practicing yoga, and traveling.
Gina has been working in the dental field since 2002. She started working with Dr. Silva in 2006. She enjoys working in the back helping patients through their treatment and caring for them during their visit. When she is not working, she likes to spend time with her husband and care for her four kids. She also enjoys going boating with her family, dining out, and attending Raider games.
Marlys has about 30 years of experience in the dental field. She started out as an office assistant and transitioned into chairside assisting. She has been on staff with Dr. Silva since 2011 and has the joy of assisting everyone in the office. Aside from dentistry, she enjoys gardening, cooking, and traveling.
Holly is new to our practice and excited to join the team! She is no stranger to the dental field. Her grandfather was an orthodontist and her mother is still practicing as a registered dental hygienist so she grew up helping out around the office. After attending Azusa Pacific University she completed the hygiene program at Cerritos College. She recently has moved back to her hometown of Stockton and is excited to continue her hygiene career while living close by family. Her favorite part about being a hygienist is connecting with people and educating patients about oral health. She is a member of the California dental hygiene association and is constantly furthering her knowledge. Outside of hygiene, she loves to hang out with her husband and do anything outside.
Fatima has a broad professional background in the medical field. She has experience providing auxiliary care for patients in various disciplines including chiropractic medicine, family practice, and optometry. She developed a special interest in dentistry as she observed many patients with concerns and fears related to oral healthcare. As a result, she redirected her education and energies to pursue a career in dentistry. Her licenses and certificates include CPR, taking radiographs, and dental assisting.
Korissa is starting to establish roots as a California resident. She grew up in Arizona and moved to California in 2016, she then pursued her childhood dream of becoming a dental hygienist. Korissa graduated from Sacramento City College of Dental Hygiene in 2019. Shes enjoyed every day shes worked by connecting with the Lodi community. When shes not cleaning teeth, she loves spending time with her husband and baby girl and working on home renovations.
As a registered dental hygienist, Cindy is committed to providing thorough yet gentle care to all of her patients. She graduated in 2005 with her Associate of Science Degree from San Joaquin Valley College in Rancho Cucamonga and is among a select few hygienists that are laser certified. She has been practicing with Dr. Silva since 2006. When not practicing dental hygiene, she enjoys photography and traveling. She resides in Sacramento.
We stay completely up to date on the latest technology and techniques used in dentistry today. This gives us the ability to provide the highest quality of care possible to our patients. We employ technologies such as CEREC to create same-day restorations, soft tissue lasers for hygiene purposes and treating periodontal disease, digital X-rays that enhance diagnosis, SOPROLIFE intraoral cameras for increased accuracy in diagnosing cavities, electric handpieces for reduced discomfort,. We work hard to make sure you are getting the top-notch care you deserve.