Kaitilin K. Riley, DDS Dr. Kaitilin Riley earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, where she has also taught. She is a proponent of minimally invasive dentistry, a practice philosophy that advocates disease prevention through patient education and early detection, and approaches the need for treatment accordingly. Dr. Riley served the diverse dental needs of the Palo Alto communityand has also volunteered with Samaritan House non-profit dental clinics, as well as participated in a dental mission to the Philippines. Her Master of Science degree in computer science from the University of Pennsylvania has enabled her to earn a Fellowship that explored how computers automate treatment planning in trauma wards.

Dr. Riley remains committed to furthering her education and experience in the dental field by attending continuing education courses and seminars on a consistent basis, and she is also a member of several professional organizations, including the California Dental Association, American Dental Association, and Academy of General Dentistry. Her dedication to staying up to date with the latest developments and advances in dentistry ensures that each of her patients receives high-quality, comprehensive care. She also participates in advanced training with Spear Education, which assists her in guiding patients through even the most complex cases and treatments. You can feel confident that you will be getting outstanding custom care and personalized service.

Dr. Riley has recently joined the dental practice of Dr. EJ Casper in Paso Robles, California. Dr. Riley and Dr. Casper are both alumni of the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School. Dr. Caspers practice has been caring for patients in the Paso Robles community for more than 30 years. Prior to her move to Paso Robles, Dr. Riley had her own practice in Saint Helena, California.

When not caring for patients, Dr. Riley enjoys exercising, riding horses, riding motorcycles, fine food and wine, and playing classical music on the harp. She is an avid runner and has completed many full and half-marathons, and has biked all over the San Francisco Peninsula, where she was raised. If you are looking for her, chances are good she will be waterskiing on the slalom course at Lake Nacimiento.

I have lived on the Central Coast all of my life. My three daughters and I enjoy the diversity of the activities available to us living in this area 20 minute drive to a beautiful lake, a few hours and we are snow skiing, 20 minutes at the beach My dental career began in 1984 as a bookkeeper. In 1999, I changed offices to become the office manager of a wonderful team. At Dr. Rileys we are like family. That family philosophy carries over to our patients as well. The compliments we receive from our patients are heartwarming in that they all feel cared about not just cared for.

I am a Central Coast native. I received my dental hygiene degree from Cerritos Community College and have been practicing hygiene since 2012. I enjoy all aspects of dental hygiene. One of my professional passions is patient education. I love helping people when it comes to keeping their teeth and gums healthy. When Im not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, being outdoors, and reading.

I have had the privilege of working my dream job for the last 10 years. I always knew I wanted to be in patient care. Being a dental assistant, Im able to create a family-like environment for my patients. I enjoy working in an office where the staff all have the same goal of providing the highest level of care for our patients. Being 7th generation Paso Roblan, I take pleasure in the Paso Robles lifestyle. I love being with my husband and daughter and you can frequently find us in Paso Robles on an adventure. I invite you to come by the office and visit.

I have been working as a dental assistant since 2017. I am the newest member of Dr. Rileys team, joining in December of 2019. My top priority is making sure patients understand the importance of their oral health and the options available to them. I am passionate about patient care, making sure each patients experience in our office is gentle and friendly and paying close attention to quality. When Im not at work, I love to take my car for a ride or hit the race tracks and race my 1978 Charger.

After graduating from Mills College, Dr. Riley worked for a number of companies and research labs on the west and east coasts. The projects she worked on required programming in LISP and explored how human decisions could be automated by computers.

One of Dr. Rileys employers sent her to obtain a masters in engineering at the University of Pennsylvania, where she continued for an additional year on a Research Fellowship. During her tech career in Silicon Valley, Dr. Riley held positions that helped define how computers and software could aid customers in doing their jobs.

After many years of working for tech firms, Dr. Riley believed she was not living the life she was intended to live. So, she decided to leave the tech industry and redirect her sights toward a career that would allow her the following qualities: one-on-one relationships, a sense of service, and work that required scientific thinking and skilled hands.

Dr. Riley returned to school. While taking pre-requisite courses at San Francisco State University, she underwent a considerable amount of dentistry herself, culminating in two years of experience as a patient of three specialty dental practices. Dr. Riley combined her own understanding as a patient of dentistry with her knowledge as an employee in a small healthcare setting. It was at this point that Dr. Riley realigned her transformational vision toward dentistry. And the rest is history

Dr. Riley graduated from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, where she worked for and was mentored by some distinguished dentists in Saratoga, San Jose, Palo Alto, and San Francisco. She prides herself on collaborating with the greatest practitioners in order to bring the very best care to her patients.

Dr. Riley has since carried her vision to Paso Robles, where she currently practices. Here she continues her personal and career development by educating herself on the highest level of esthetic and functional dentistry. Her journey from software engineering to the field of dental care has helped her realize her true calling in life, and she now utilizes her passion, knowledge, and skills to provide high-quality care for her patients.