Meet The Staff | Encino, CA | Alan Lewis, D.D.S., Inc. Cosmetic/Implant Dentistr

Dr. Alan Lewis

Dentist

Our practice philosophy is to provide each and every patient with the highest quality of care. We have built our practice almost 100% from patient referrals of their family and friends. We know that providing optimum dental care is an investment in you. As such, we strive to achieve excellence in care “and” communication as well as to cultivate long term relationships with each of our patients. When visiting our office, we want each patient to feel informed and knowledgeable about their dental healthcare, from treatment plans and services to insurance coverage.

The five basic integrated areas defining our practice are:

A) Elimination of oral disease.
B) Elimination of oral bacteria.
C) Cosmetic and facial esthetics.
D) Maintenance of good oral health.
E) Physiologic and psychological well being of our patients.

Credentials:

Graduate, University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, D.D.S., 1979

Graduate, University of Southern California, 1975

California State University, Northridge 1969

Professional Memberships:

Solo Practice, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry (Family & general), Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Encino California
Partner in General Practice. DBA "Canyon Crest Dental Group", Riverside, California 1990 - 1992
Partner in General Practice, extensive dealing with traumatic injuries to jaws and dentition, Los Angeles, California 1979 - 1990
Solo Practice, General Dentistry, West Hills, California 1979 - 1985

Organizations:

American Dental Association (ADA), 1979 to Present
California Dental Association (CDA), 1979 to Present
Tri-County Dental Society, 1991 to 1992
San Fernando Valley Dental Society, 1979 to 1986 and 1993 to Present
Peer Review Committee, San Fernando Valley Dental Society, 1993 to Present
Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity 1979 to Present
Qualified medical Evaluator (Dental Surgery), State of California, 1993
Writer/Producer Documentary "Autopsy Through The Eyes Of Death's Detectives", 1999
Pre-Clinical Faculty, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, 2000 to 2001
Clinical Faculty, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, 2001 to Present
Expert Consultant for Investigative Affairs, Dental Board, State of California, 2002 to Present
Chairman of the San Fernando Valley Dental Society Peer Review Committee, 2012 to Present

Dr. Lewis was born in Los Angeles and has been practicing dentistry since 1979 and has been in his Encino location since 1993. He has been married to his wife Jane since 1982. They live in Studio City and have one son, Matthew. In his free time, Dr. Lewis enjoys attending concerts with his wife, playing poker, tennis and golf with his friends and derives great pleasure in taking his "furry kids" Ranger and Riley on walks.

Jane

Graduated with an Associate degree from FIDM. She has an RDA license from the Lawton School and has been working in various areas of the dental field for the last 30 plus years. Jane is married with one son, Matthew and her fur-babies Ranger and Riley. She is an avid reader, loves cooking and baking, swimming, music, has a passion for all things “baseball”. She is a huge Boston Red Sox Fan!

Sheryl

Graduated from California State University, Northridge with a Bachelors degree in Communications. She has two daughters, Hillary and Jackie who both work behind the scenes in television. Sheryl is the consummate Bruce Springsteen fan and loves the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Kings and attends as many games as possible with her husband Greg.

Lynn

Attended Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, where she received her Bachelors of Science degree in hygiene in 1982. Lynn is married and has two children, Max and Jessica. Lynn loves reading, playing Maj Jong and hiking with her husband Joel. Lynn and her husband are the owners of Comforcare Home Care, a non-medical home care service that places caregivers in the homes of those rehabilitating or in need of assistance. In addition to her work, Lynn also loves to crochet and is a huge baseball fan, especially when it comes to her beloved Philadelphia Phillies.

Sarah

Started in the dental field as an RDA in 1996 and later graduated from Oxnard College Dental Hygiene school in 2004. She was born and raised in Ventura County and lives in Moorpark with her husband, 2 cats, and beloved German-malinoise, Leila. She has one daughter, Samantha, who is now grown. She loves animals, the beach, hiking, scuba diving, reading, and long walks with her dog.

Alissa

Graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2014. Originally from Indiana and moved to Los Angeles in 2018. She loves going to live music events, playing drums and going for drives in her Jeep. She has a cat named Grogu, named after “Baby Yoda” from Star Wars.