Over 30 years experience creating healthy, beautiful smiles. Dr. Urdaneta graduated New York University (NYU) Dental school - DDS & University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Post graduate residency - Prosthodontics Certificate; Currently part-time faculty @ UCLA Dental school

Prosthodontists are dental specialists recognized by the ADA (American Dental Association). The ADA has defined prosthodontics as “the dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes.”

Prosthodontists are trained to restore smiles, function, and quality of life through advanced care and clinical precision.

Dr. Urdaneta is a highly trained and accomplished Prosthodontist, Dentist, and Educator with over 30 years of experience in both private practice and academia. Throughout his distinguished career, he has remained dedicated to advancing dental education, lifelong learning, and improving the oral health of the community.