John Burns, D.M.D.

City Center Dental at the Rotunda is privileged to have Dr. John Burns as one of two founding and managing doctors. His 35 years of experience in providing superior dental care forms the vision of this practice - to offer outstanding dental care using leading-edge procedures while ensuring that patients are comfortable, cared for, and relaxed during their visits.

Dr. Burns received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1963 from the University of Oregon, after which he earned a Doctorate in Dental Medicine from the University of Oregon Dental School in 1967. He began his professional career with his own private dental practice before taking a sabbatical to train full-time for the 1968 Olympics to compete in the javelin competition. After returning to dentistry, he joined the Naismith Dental Group of Oakland, the oldest group dental practice in California. He spent the following 34 years there, as it evolved from a private to a corporate practice.

Association Memberships:

• American Academy of Group Dental Practice
• American Academy of Oral Pathology
• Academy of Laser Dentistry
• California Dental Association/Alameda County Dental Society

Dr. Burns brings his reputation as an active member of the California dental community, as well as his special interest in laser procedures, to City Center Dental at the Rotunda . He is particularly skilled in the treatment and healing of soft tissues of the mouth using the latest advancements in laser technology.

Having enjoyed the many benefits and camaraderie that a private dental group brings, Dr. Burns envisioned starting his own state-of-the-art dental practice. After careful consideration, the newly renovated and historic Rotunda building was chosen as the ideal location for City Center Dental Spa. Its architectural excellence and location within the City Center reflects Dr. Burns' own commitment to dental excellence.

Ensuring that his mission for the practice would be integrated at all levels by the professional staff of City Center Dental at the Rotunda , Dr. Burns was firm in the belief that the other founding doctor of the practice would need to exemplify the elements that shaped his vision.

Dr. Burns offers his patients a commitment to state-of-the-art dentistry and a superior dental care experience. He is very pleased to be opening this exciting new private-group practice, City Center Dental at the Rotunda, where all patients will truly experience Future Dentistry Today.

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