About Us
Dr. Bruce Valentine, DDS
I'm glad you have chosen my staff and me to provide dental care for you and your family.
Since we'll be learning so much about you at your first appointment, I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Bruce Valentine, and I returned to my home town of Modesto to establish my practice after graduating from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in 1969. Because it is important to me to give back to both my community and my profession, I have been active in leadership roles with Modesto Rotary, the YMCA, the Stanislaus Dental Society and the California Dental Association.
This commitment is founded upon my belief in the importance of taking care of those who have invested confidence and support in me. My goal is to establish a close relationship with my patients and to provide you and your family with the finest care possible. My staff is committed to the same philosophy of dental excellence and dental care that I am. They are an exceptional group of people!
We hope to provide you with a comfortable environment where you are assured that all your needs and concerns will be addressed and answered. If you are pleased with the care your receive in this office, the greatest compliment you can give us is to tell your friends and loved ones.
Education
- University of California at Berkeley 1964-1965
- University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry 1965-1969
- Degree: Doctor of Dental Surgery
Academic Positions:
- Instructor in Operative Dentistry, UOP 1969-1970
Professional Memberships:
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- Stanislaus Dental Society
- American Society of Dentistry for Children
Professional Honors: Years of Service
- Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry 1978
- Fellow, American College of Dentists 1985
- Fellow, International College of Dentists 1987
Professional Offices: Years of Service
- California Dental Association, Treasurer 1988-1990
- CalDPAC Board of Directors 1991-1998
- Chairman 1994-1998
- President 1992-1993
- Managed Care Forum – Presenter 1995
- The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC), Chairman of the Board 1997-1998
- Stanislaus Dental Society, President 1984-1985
- Ernest Soderstrom Community Dentistry Award 1995
- University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry-Alumni Association, Medallion of Distinction 1996
- Pacific Dental Education Foundation, President 1995-1997
- Mid-Valley Dental Health Foundation, President 1980-1982
- California State Board of Dental Examiners, Expert Examiner / Committee Member 1980-1988
Hospital Dentistry Service
- Memorial Hospital of Modesto
- Medical Staff, Member 1969-Present
- Chairman, Surgical Specialties Department 1982-1984
Community Service
- Memorial Hospital Foundation, Board of Directors 1995-Present
- Modesto Community Hospice
- Membership Committee 1984-1985
- Board of Directors 2001-Present
- Modesto Junior Chamber of Commerce
- Modesto’s Outstanding Young Man 1977
- Modesto Rotary Club
- Member 1972-Present
- Paul Harris Fellow 1981
- President 1996-1997
- YMCA
- President 1976-1978
- Golden Triangle Award
