Skill and compassion go hand in hand when providing exceptional patient care. As a Kois trained dentist, Dr. Eddie Molina stays up to date on the latest advancements in dentistry in order to provide the most current treatment options for his patients. As a doctor, Dr. Molina recognizes that his patients are unique individuals who have placed a great deal of trust in him and his team. That is just one reason why he values each and every patient relationship. Dr. Molina always strives to achieve the perfect balance of medicine, engineering, and art as he helps his patients build a confident smile and achieve optimal oral health, which we now know, is the gateway to overall health and wellness.
Dr. Molina is a Fresno native who graduated from Fresno State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry and two minors - physical science and art. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the prestigious UCSF School of Dentistry. Upon graduating, he began to work in private practice at one of the top dental practices in Fresno. Dr. Molina always knew he wanted to offer a wide myriad of services in order to better serve his patient's needs. Since the start of his career, he has always completed over 100 hours of continuing dental education each year; above and beyond the state requirement of 50 hours every 2 years. In doing so, he has obtained his Fellowship from the Congress of Oral Implantologists - a reflection of his training and experience with dental implants. Furthermore, Dr. Molina is trained to perform conscious sedation, an invaluable license which allows him to treat dental phobic patients or simply the busy professional who needs all of their work done in one visit.
Dr. Molina is passionate about dentistry and is an active member of the following professional organizations: Fresno-Madera Dental Society, California Dental Society, American Dental Society, American Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and a proud member of the Kois Center; an evidence based teaching center for elite dentists.
Dr. Patty was born and raised in Porterville, CA. After graduating Valedictorian from PortervilleHigh, Dr. Patty attended Fresno State on a full ride through the Smittcamp Family HonorsScholarship Program. While at Fresno State, Dr. Patty was an NCAA Scholar Athlete andgraduated with honors from the college of science. Dr. Patty went on obtain her Doctor ofDental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific.
After dental school, Dr. Patty completed a post graduate residency at Community Regional Medical Center and Fresno VA Hospital. During this additional voluntary year of training she learned to treat both childrenand adults under general anesthesia, received additional training in orthodontics, removable dentures, emergency dental care and general dentistry.
Dr. Patty went on to work in the public sector for 7 years where she gained invaluable experience treating underserved communities. Dr. Patty has decided to join Dr. Eddie and our wonderful community at Sierra Mountain Dentistry. Dr. Patty has found her passion in treating children and helping our edentulous patients regain confidence and functionally with the assistance of dentures. Dr. Patty is a great addition and we cannot wait for you to meet her!
Dr. Eddie and Dr. Patty have been married for 10 years. Together they have three handsomeboys; Xavier, Sebastian and Alexander. In their spare time, Dr. Eddie and Dr. Patty love to spendtime with family, coach soccer, go on long runs, travel, and attend continuing education coursesto enhance their skills as dentist.
'I appreciate the time youve taken to visit this site and find out more about our dental practice, my team, and the many services we can provide to help you improve your oral health and wellness.' - Dr. Eddie Molina
At the core of our dental practice is a friendly team of professionals that are dedicated to your utmost comfort and optimal oral health. We view each patient as a unique individual, and tailor each treatment to your specific needs. As part of our commitment to providing close, personalized attention to every patient, we want to encourage patient communication. Please know that we are here to provide outstanding patient care, and that we value the trust you have placed in us.
Niki is our local Registered Dental Hygienist and has an abundance of experience in the field of dentistry. Niki is deeply passionate about her profession and keeps up to date with the latest issues/practices in dentistry. Niki is highly trained to perform laser therapy to ensure our patients have the best possible outcomes to gum therapy. We love having Niki because she cares about rendering the best care possible and does it all with a smile!