Dr. Clifton received his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before earning his doctorate of dental surgery from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. He maintains active membership in such prestigious professional organizations as the North Carolina Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Dental Association.He is also a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry.
On his spare time, Dr. Clifton enjoys giving back to his Durham community in a variety of ways. Dr. Clifton works extensively with the Knights of Columbus, having held various officer positions. He participates in the Give a Kid a Smile program and often donates his services to local schools for fundraising events. Every February during Childrens Dental Health Month, Dr. Clifton visits local preschools and elementary schools to teach the kids about the importance of maintaininggood oral hygiene.
Dr. Clifton is happily married to his wife Susan whom he met as a junior at the University of North Carolina. Together they have four wonderful children: Michael, Natalie, David and Anna. On his free time, Dr. Clifton enjoys spending time with his family, sailing, playing the saxophone and working on computers.
Dr. Clifton has served the Durham community for over 20 years and truly values its people. He believes that every person deserves a healthy, comfortable smile that they are proud of, so providing care thats both excellent and affordable is at the core of the service we provide. You can learn a little more about us below, but our team is more than happy to answer any questions you have, so please give us a call.
Dr. Clifton has served North Carolina since 1991 with care ranging from general services to more specialized treatments like TMJ. He believes getting to know patients from their lifestyles to their mouths is key for providing the best care possible, so he takes the time needed during your visit to do just that. Dr. Clifton received his education in North Carolina and maintains professional memberships both industry wide and in our community.
Our team will welcome you to our office, make you feel at home during your visits and provide the care you need for a healthy, beautiful smile. You can get to know more about each one of us on our staff page or we will be happy to tell you more when you visit the office. From scheduling to payments to oral hygiene, we love being a part of Dr. Cliftons team and take the term family practice to heart.
Your smile is something that makes you feel confident when you laugh or speak. Your teeth are necessary for eating and speech. Having a healthy, problem free mouth means no discomfort or pain during work, sleep or day-to-day life. This is something we want for every one of our patients. We offer a variety of dental treatments, so if you are experiencing problems, we can correct them, but our entire team also works with you to prevent problems from happening. Complete patient care is our goal for every smile that walks into our office.
Thank you for sharing your experience with Dr. Clifton, your local Durham dentist. We value your time and experience with us and are eager to continue to grow with our patients. Your feedback will help us continue being a leading dental practice while providing your family with the highest standard of care. If you have any questions or concerns that need attention right away, please do not hesitate to contact our office today!
Since your permanent teeth are the teeth you will have for the rest of your life, it is vital that they are well taken care of for longevity. Be sure to practice good hygiene by brushing at least twice a day and flossing at least once a day.