Dr. Francis has been practicing in Martinez since 1984 and has been a trusted and well loved community member staple ever since. He was born and raised in Martinez, and graduated from Alhambra High School in 1975. He and his wife Carrie have two sons, Connor and Ryan. Dr. Connor Francis is now a member of the dental practice and Ryan is a high-end carpenter for custom home remodels. Dr. Francis is an active member of Morello Hills Christian Church and Kiwanis. He enjoys spending time with his family, skiing, tennis, and playing the piano.
Dr. Francis has a passion to always keep learning, and has been at the forefront of dental technology and education his entire career. He has been an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) since 1999 and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine since 2005. He received a Gold Medal Award at the AACD Smile Gallery in 2006. His primary goal is to provide the highest quality dental care to the community he grew up in, and in addition he has attended dental service trips to Nigeria, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic
The following is Dr. Francis’ educational profile:
- Kois Center Evidenced-Based Dental Teaching Center – Treatment Planning and Functional Occlusion, 2021
- Kaiser Certified Sleep Dental Medicine Provider – 2013
- Esthetic Professionals Dental Education Center – Advanced Cosmetic and Restorative Techniques, 2005
- Esthetic Professionals Dental Education Center – Advanced Fixed Prosthodontics and Occlusion, 2002
- University of California Los Angeles – Doctor of Dental Surgery, 1984
- University of California Berkeley – Bachelor of Arts Degree, Biology, 1980
- Diablo Valley College, CA