Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
& Cell Science, cum laude
University of Florida
Meet Your Jupiter Dentist
Get to Know Christopher Rodriguez, DDS
Here at Palm Dental Professionals, Dr. Christopher Rodriguez greatly enjoys having the opportunity to help improve the function and appearance of his patients’ smiles, ultimately enhancing their overall quality of life. He’s looking forward to helping you achieve your dental goals! Before you call to set up a visit with Dr. Rodriguez in Jupiter, you can learn more about him by reading his biography below.
Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?
Dr. Rodriguez has always enjoyed having the chance to work with his hands; he played with Legos as a kid, and over time he developed interests in design, engineering, manufacturing, and assembly. These interests are what eventually led to him pursuing dentistry, and he’s quite happy with his choice of career as a dentist in Jupiter!
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
Dr. Rodriguez is a Martin County native. He was born and raised in Jensen Beach, and graduated from Martin County High School. He then went on to attend the University of Florida, where he graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology & Cell Science. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of California, San Francisco. He then completed a General Practice Residency at the University of Nevada, where he was trained in surgical dental implant placement and restoration, as well as intravenous sedation. He maintained his own private practice in San Francisco’s Financial District, focusing on implant, cosmetic, and general dentistry, in a historic building in Jackson Square. He held a clinical faculty position at the University of California, San Francisco’s Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program.
Dr. Rodriguez has extensive experience in cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, and dental implant solutions, from single teeth to full arch, and is excited to help discuss any questions you may have about your dental health goals!
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
In his spare time, Dr. Rodriguez enjoys boating, fishing, cooking, and spending time with his wife, son, daughter, and bernedoodle.
Dr. Rodriguez’s Curriculum Vitae
Throughout his career, Dr. Rodriguez has pursued extensive advanced education in implant, cosmetic, restorative, and comprehensive dentistry. His training includes a hospital-based General Practice Residency and hundreds of hours of continuing education in implant dentistry, occlusion, treatment planning, laser dentistry, dental sleep medicine, sedation, and other advanced areas of care. Below, you’ll find a summary of Dr. Rodriguez’s education, professional training, certifications, teaching experience, honors, and accomplishments.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) University of California, San Francisco
General Practice Residency
University of Nevada,
Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine
Awards & Activities
American Academy of Implant Dentistry MaxiCourse — 300 hours of advanced implant education
Spear Education Facially Generated Treatment Planning Workshop Restorative Design Workshop Occlusion in Clinical Practice Workshop Demystifying Occlusion Seminar Interdisciplinary Management of Esthetic Dilemmas Workshop Advanced online curriculum in occlusion, esthetics, clinical examination, treatment planning, and restorative dentistry
Laser and Health Academy — PHAST Start Laser Training
Dental Sleep Medicine — Dental Sleep Medicine Symposium and oral appliance training
Autologous Blood Concentrates training
Extensive continuing education in implant dentistry, bone grafting, sinus elevation, full-arch rehabilitation, Invisalign, sedation, restorative dentistry, and digital dentistry
Certifications & Specialized Training
Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)>
Advanced training in intravenous conscious sedation
Invisalign training
Fotona laser dentistry and diode laser experience
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) training
CAD/CAM restorative dentistry, digital impressions, and digital denture workflows
Guided implant surgery and digital implant treatment planning
Professional Organizations
International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) — advanced MaxiCourse training
Spear Education — extensive advanced coursework and workshops
Teaching & Lecturing
Clinical Instructor UCSF Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Taught advanced clinical dentistry to AEGD residents
Guest Lecturer University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine Presented “Crestal Approach Sinus Lifting Technique Utilizing Hydraulic Pressure” during Grand Rounds
Guest Lecturer Southern Nevada Dental Society Presented “Crestal Approach Sinus Lifting Technique Utilizing Hydraulic Pressure”
Guest Lecturer Southern Nevada Dental Society Presented “Crestal Approach Sinus Lifting Technique Utilizing Hydraulic Pressure”
Guest Lecturer in Endodontics College of Southern Nevada Dental Assisting Program
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Curriculum Facilitator UCSF School of Dentistry
Honors & Awards
Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI)
American Academy of Implant Dentistry Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Academic and Clinical Achievement in Implant Dentistry
Quintessence Award in Recognition of Academic Achievement
Honors recognition in fourth-year Comprehensive Care, Community Clinic Externship, and Periodontics
Dean’s / Martin Scholarship
California Dental Association Latinos for Dental Careers Scholarship
Derzon-Butler Scholarship
University Scholar — University of Florida College of Dentistry