Oceanside Dental Excellence dentists Dr. Stephen Dankworth and Dr. Kimberly Corrigan-Dankworth use their extensive skill in cosmetic and restorative dentistry to benefit children in need around the world as well as local patients seeking brighter smiles. Our Oceanside and San Diego-area cosmetic dentist team offers state-of-the-art dental care that addresses the function, health, and aesthetics of your smile.
A Reno, Nevada native, Stephen Dankworth graduated from the University of the Pacific Dental School with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. With a passion for continuing education and commitment to quality dentistry, Dr. Dankworth learned what makes patients most comfortable and satisfied with their dental treatments. This experience, combined with his technical education, allowed Dr. Dankworth to found his practice on solid principles of compassionate, comprehensive dental care.
Extensive training in dentistry has allowed Dr. Dankworth to establish himself in the San Diego, Vista and Oceanside areas as a cosmetic and family dentist dedicated to his craft. Dr. Dankworth has an extensive education in cosmetic smile enhancement and restorative dental work, including the final restoration of dental implants. His expertise has been recognized by the following associations:
Dr. Dankworth was awarded the Crown Council Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding work in dentistry and his involvement with the Smiles for Life charity organization. After more than 20 years serving Oceanside and Fallbrook CA as a cosmetic dentist, Dr. Dankworth can rectify nearly any problem with the function or aesthetics of his patients smiles. Dr. Dankworths relaxed and empathetic demeanor attracts patients searching for a gentler approach to dental care. He enjoys getting to know his patients so that he can provide the best dental care for their lifestyles.
Dr. Dankworth stays attuned to the needs of his patients and the greater San Diego community through his involvement with Crown Council and the Smiles for Life organization. Through Smiles For Life, he has helped to raise millions for childrens charity organizations on both the local and the national level. In his free time, Dr. Dankworth enjoys bicycling, golfing, skiing, and painting.
Kimberly Corrigan-Dankworth attributes her expertise in performing state-of-the-art dental procedures to her lifelong love of learning. Dr. Corrigan-Dankworth earned her dental degree from the University of the Pacific. Since then, she has continued to hone her natural talent for dentistry with rigorous continuing education programs in her field. Along with her husband, Dr. Stephen Dankworth, Dr. Corrigan-Dankworth entered private practice in 1984. She established Oceanside Dental Excellence in Oceanside CA as a center for patients seeking knowledgeable dental care from a dedicated San Diego cosmetic dentist. Dr. Corrigan-Dankworth has trained with some of the most prestigious dental organizations and is fast becoming known as a leading dentist in both cosmetic and sedation dentistry.
Dr. Corrigan-Dankworths extensive education in dentistry allows her to hone her expertise continually in a wide variety of services. She takes a comprehensive approach, focusing not only on the health of the mouth, but also on its effects on the entire body. Dr. Corrigan-Dankworth takes care to listen to patients aesthetic concerns while determining their needs for optimal oral health. As a widely respected cosmetic dentist, she is a member of many prestigious dental organizations including:
Dr. Corrigan-Dankworth values the relationships she has with her patients and the Oceanside Dental Excellence staff. She enjoys interacting with patients so that she can set them at ease and provide them with the best dental care possible. After more than 20 years practicing in Oceanside as a cosmetic dentist, Dr. Corrigan-Dankworth has learned how to make apprehensive patients feel comfortable. Patients who require extensive dental treatment also come to Dr. Corrigan-Dankworth for reconstructive dentistry that restores the smiles function and aesthetic appeal with the comfort of sedation.
The Dankworths are involved members of the Oceanside community. Using her skills as a cosmetic dentist, Dr. Corrigan-Dankworth assists adults who have fallen on hard times by improving their smiles with porcelain veneers and dental bridges to help them succeed during job interviews. Additionally, Dr. Corrigan-Dankworth raises funds for needy children through her participation in the Crown Council. A mother herself, Dr. Corrigan-Dankworth participates in school fundraisers and is an enthusiastic volunteer in the Booster Club. She also enjoys skiing, walking, biking, and working on photo albums with her daughter.
Dr. Piper Dankworth is a native Oceanside Californian. She attended the University of San Diego where she attained her bachelors degree. Following graduation, Piper spent time living in Montana enjoying the breathtaking landscapes of Boseman. She loves being outdoors. Piper is frequently hiking with her dog, swimming in the summers, or skiing in the winters. Her love for the mountains took her from Montana to Utah where she attended the University of Utah School of Dentistry. During her time at the University of Utah School of Dentistry, she earned numerous awards in oral surgery, implantology, and patient treatment planning and performance. Dr. Dankworth prides herself on continuing her education through her membership in the California Dental Association, American Dental Association, The Kois Center, California Implant Institute and DOCS Education.
Her education expanded outside of the dental clinic through various continuing education courses facilitated by the American Dental Association (ADA), and trips to the Dominican Republic. Traveling to the Dominican Republic allowed Dr. Dankworth to combine her love of education and service by providing dental care for underserved patients.