About Priya Prasannakumar, DDS
Dr.Priya Prasannakumar graduated from the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2011 with honors. After graduation, she was invited to come back and teach as a faculty member at the dental school. Dr.Priya is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry at the Dugoni School of Dentistry and currently holds the position as a Course Director for the Integrated Preclinical Technique Course for the International Dental students. She has always maintained a balance between private practice and dental education and enjoys both aspects of dentistry. Dr.Priya’s practice philosophy is to treat each patient like a family member. She stays current with all the latest evidence, techniques and materials and incorporates it into her practice. She believes in educating patients about their oral health and its impact on their overall health. Dr.Priya believes in prevention and early detection of oral diseases so that they can be treated with minimally invasive techniques. In her spare time, Dr.Priya enjoys spending time with her husband and two girls, traveling, cooking and working out.