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W. FREDERICK STEPHENS, D.D.S. 
Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Director, The Pacific Coast Center for Oral & Facial Surgery
Medical Director, Pasadena Ambulatory Surgery Center, Inc.

HONORS GRADUATE AND ADVANCED TRAINING:

Dr. Stephens was born and raised in an Idaho farming community and later moved with his family to Seattle, Washington. He attended the University of Washington, completing an undergraduate degree in Zoology and subsequently graduated with honors from the University of Washington School of Dentistry.

Dr. Stephens then was accepted to one of the premiere Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training programs in the country; the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, Parkland Memorial and affiliated hospitals in Dallas, Texas. Here, he completed both an Anesthesia Residency and a Surgical Residency with special concentration in orthognathic and facial reconstructive surgery, temporomandibular joint surgery, and all aspects of maxillofacial trauma.

Upon completion of his residency training, Dr. Stephens entered private practice in Dallas, Texas. Four years later, he and his wife relocated to Southern California and subsequently opened offices in the communities of South Pasadena, Arcadia, and La Canada. Due to the growth of his practice and its expanding scope of care, Dr. Stephens ultimately moved his practice to a single location, establishing The Pacific Coast Center for Oral and Facial Surgery and the Pasadena Ambulatory Surgery Center, Inc., in Pasadena, California.


PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

Dr. Stephens is board certified and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is also a fellow or member of over 20 professional organizations including:

  • Fellow, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 
  • Fellow, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Fellow, International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Fellow, Western Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 
  • Fellow, California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Fellow, Southern California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Fellow, Southern California Academy of Oral Pathology 
  • Fellow, American College of Oral Implantologist
  • Fellow, American Society of Osseointegration
  • Member, American Society of Dental Anesthesiologists
  • Member, American Sleep Disorders Association
  • Member , California Dental Association
  • Member and Past President, San Gabriel Valley Dental Society
  • Member, International Association of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgeons
  • Member, American Society of Dental Anesthesiologist
  • Member, American Sleep Disorders Association
  • Member, California Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons
  • Member, International Congress of Oral Implantologists




DENTAL IMPLANT EDUCATOR / STUDY GROUP FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR:

Dr. Stephens has been involved in Dental Implantology for over 17 years and has extensive experience treating all types of implant cases. Dr. Stephens is also the founder and director of the San Gabriel Valley Implant Study and Treatment Planning Group. This benefits our with advanced committee treatment planning by various dental specialists and provides them with the most consistent and up-to-date implant care possible.



SCOPE OF PRACTICE

Dr. Stephens practices a full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery which includes orthognathic and facial reconstructive surgery, dental implantology, temporomandibular joint surgery, corrective surgery for obstructive sleep disorders, maxillofacial trauma surgery, and many aspects of facial cosmetic surgery.

Over the years, thousands of patients have turned to Dr. Stephens as their oral and maxillofacial expert. A member of some of the nation’s most prestigious professional associations, Dr. Stephens puts his training and expertise to work for you and your family.





CURRICULUM VITAE:

W. FREDERICK STEPHENS, D.D.S.
Oral, Maxillofacial, Facial Cosmetic Surgery and Dental Implantology

OFFICE LOCATION:
  • The Pacific Coast Center for Oral and Facial Surgery
    301 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 107, Pasadena, CA 91105
    Phone: (626) 440 - 0099 ; FAX: (626) 440 - 1002

EDUCATION:
  • UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION;
    UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON; Seattle, WA 98195
    B.A. Zoology; 8/73 - 6/77.

  • PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION;
    UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY;
    Seattle, WA 98195
    D.D.S. , (with honors); 7/77 - 6/81.

  • ANESTHESIOLOGY RESIDENCY;
    UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER,
    SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL,
    JOHN PETER SMITH HOSPITAL.
    1500 S. Main Street; Fort Worth, Texas 76104
    Certificate; 7/81 - 6/82.

  • ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY RESIDENCY;
    UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER,
    SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL, PARKLAND MEMORIAL
    AND AFFILIATED HOSPITALS;
    5201 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75235.
    Certificate; 7/82 - 6/85.

PROFESSIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION, FELLOWSHIP, & MEMBERSHIP:
  • DIPLOMATE, AMERICAN BOARD OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, 1988.

  • FELLOW, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
  • FELLOW, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS.
  • FELLOW, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS.
  • FELLOW, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS.
  • FELLOW, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS.
  • MEMBER, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MAXILLO-FACIAL SURGEONS.
  • MEMBER, INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF PLASTIC, AESTHETIC, AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEONS.
  • MEMBER, CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF COSMETIC SURGEONS
  • MEMBER, WESTERN SOCIETY OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS.

  • MEMBER, INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF ORAL IMPLANTOLOGIST
  • MEMBER, THE IMPLANT PROSTHODONTIC SECTION OF THE ICOI
  • FELLOW, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ORAL IMPLANTOLOGISTS.
  • FELLOW, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF OSSEOINTEGRATION.

  • MEMBER, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF DENTAL ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
  • MEMBER, CALIFORNIA DENTAL SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
  • MEMBER, INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF DENTAL ANESTHESIOLOGY SOCIETIES.


  • MEMBER, AMERICAN SLEEP DISORDERS ASSOCIATION
  • MEMBER, LOS ANGELES SLEEP SOCIETY
  • FELLOW, THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF ORAL PATHOLOGY

  • MEMBER, AMERICAN DENTAL SOCIETY
  • MEMBER, CALIFORNIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION
  • MEMBER, SAN GABRIEL VALLEY DENTAL SOCIETY
  • MEMBER, OMICRON KAPPA UPSILON HONORARY DENTAL SOCIETY, SIGMA SIGMA CHAPTER; (voted to membership 1981).

HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS & TREATMENT COMMITTEES:
  • DIRECTOR; The Pacific Coast Center for Oral and Facial Surgery; Pasadena, CA; 1999 - present
  • MEDICAL DIRECTOR; Pasadena Ambulatory Surgery Center, Inc., Pasadena, CA; 1999 - present
  • SURGICAL CONSULTANT, Huntington Memorial Hospital, Sleep Disorders Center Treatment Committee, Surgical Consultant; 1994 - present.
  • DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER, San Gabriel Valley Dental Implant Study and Treatment Planning Group; 1992 - present.
  • GENERAL ANESTHESIA IN-OFFICE EVALUATOR, Appointed by the California State Board of Dental Examiners; 1997 - present.

  • PAST- PRESIDENT, San Gabriel Valley Dental Society; 2002 - present
  • PRESIDENT, San Gabriel Valley Dental Society; 2000 - 2002
  • PRESIDENT- ELECT, San Gabriel Valley Dental Society; 1999 - 2000
  • FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, San Gabriel Valley Dental Society; 1997 - 1998
  • TREASURER, San Gabriel Valley Dental Society; 1998-1999
  • CHAIRMAN, Committee on Hospital Dental Services; San Gabriel Valley Dental Society; 1992 - 1996
  • CONTINUING EDUCATION CHAIRMAN, San Gabriel Valley Dental Society; 1997 - 1998
  • DELEGATE TO THE CALIFORNIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION, Representing the San Gabriel Valley Dental Society; 1995 -present.

TEACHING & LECTURE POSITIONS:
  • LUMINARY AND CLINICAL TEACHING PROCTOR;
    CO2 Laser Certification, In conjunction with the LUXAR Corp. / ESC

    • CO2 Laser Techniques in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery;
    • CO2 Laser Assisted Uvulo-palatoplasty training (LAUP);
    • CO2 Laser Cosmetic Skin Resurfacing training (CSR);

STATE LICENSURE:
  • WASHINGTON STATE, DENTAL; 6/81 - present.
  • TEXAS, DENTAL; 10/84 - present.
  • CALIFORNIA, DENTAL; 7/86 - present.
  • CALIFORNIA, GENERAL ANESTHESIA; 7/86 - present

CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Laser Certification, General CO2 Laser
  • Laser Certification, Erbium YAG Laser
  • Laser Certification, Laser Assisted Uvulo-Palatoplasty (LAUP)
  • Laser Certification, Laser Cosmetic Skin Resurfacing (CSR)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (PALS)

ACADEMIC HONORS:
  • OMICRON KAPPA UPSILON SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNITION; 1978.
  • CHARLES V. CALLIHAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD; 1979.
  • MAURICE J. HICKEY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD; 1980.
  • AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS,
    OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD; 1981.
  • OMICRON KAPPA UPSILON HONORARY DENTAL SOCIETY, SIGMA SIGMA
    CHAPTER; ( voted to membership 1981 ).

PUBLIC SERVICE HONORS AND ORGANIZATIONS:
  • L. KIM HAGLUND MEMORIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINICS OF SEATTLE, WASHINGTON; 1980.

  • PAST MEMBER, ROTARY INTERNATIONAL; SOUTH PASADENA CHAPTER;
    SOUTH PASADENA, CA.

PUBLICATIONS, RESEARCH, & TEACHING MANUSCRIPTS:
  • Carbon Dioxide Laser Applications in the Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3 : Didactic Syllabus for Carbon Dioxide laser training and certification; 1995, 1996
    W. Frederick Stephens, D.D.S.

  • Effects of Interdental Osteotomies on the Periodontal and Osseous Supporting Tissues. M.E. Fox, D.D.S., M.S.; W. F. Stephens, D.D.S.; L. M. Wolford, D.D.S.; M. El Deeb, D.D.S., M.S.; Internat.. J. of Adult Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surg.; Vol. 6, Num. 1: pp 39 - 46. 1991.

  • Motion sickness - Induced Pica in the Rat. Denis Mitchell, PhD., J.D. Laycock, B.S.; W. Frederick Stephens, B.A.; Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 30: 147 - 150. 1977.

  • Research and literature review resulting in four teaching manuscripts submitted for use by the University of Washington School of Dentistry, Departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Hospital Dentistry;
    • Bilateral Sagittal Ramus Osteotomy - a review. 1980
    • Mandibular Horizontal Osteotomy - a review. 1980
    • Total Maxillary Horizontal Osteotomy; LeForte I Level "Down Fracture" - a review. 1980
    • Iliac Crest Bone Graft Acquisition - a review. 1980

  • Behavioral Differences Between Two Populations of Wild Rats; Implications for Domestic Research. Denis Mitchell, PhD., E. T. Beatty, B.S., P. Cox, B.A.,; Beav. Biol. 19: 206 - 216, 1977. W. F. Stephens, B.A., (Chief Technician).

MAJOR LECTURES, COURSES, & PRESENTATIONS:
  • ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES IN IMPLANT DENTISTRY; Citrus Study Group; Alhambra, CA; 07/26/00
  • CURRENT CONCEPTS IN MAXILLOFACIAL BONE GRAFTING AND RECONSTRUCTION; San Gabriel Valley Dental Assistants Society, Arcadia, CA; 10/12/99

  • OVERVIEW OF LASER USAGE IN SURGERY AND DENTISTRY; Citrus Study Group, Intercommunity Hospital, Covina, CA.; 09/24/97

  • CARBON DIOXIDE LASER APPLICATIONS IN THE PRACTICE OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY; General Procedures, Laser Assisted Uvulo-palatoplasty, Cosmetic Skin Resurfacing: Guest Lecturer; Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons; 44th Annual Symposium, Sacramento, CA; 4/17 - 18/97

  • FUNCTIONAL AND DIAGNOSTIC ENDOSCOPIC SINONASAL SURGERY: Lecturer and Clinical Faculty; The Pacific Clinical Research Foundation, Carlesbad, CA; 12/10/96

  • CARBON DIOXIDE AESTHETIC LASER TRAINING; COSMETIC SKIN RESURFACING; Course directors; W.F. Stephens, D.D.S.: Bruce B. Chisholm, D.D.S., M.D.: Laser certification course for the LUXAR Corp. ,Palm Desert, CA; 06/22/96

  • FUNCTIONAL AND DIAGNOSTIC ENDOSCOPIC SINO-NASAL SURGERY: Lecturer and Clinical Faculty; The Pacific Clinical Research Foundation, Carlesbad, CA; 5/20/96

  • CARBON DIOXIDE LASER APPLICATIONS IN THE PRACTICE OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY; General Procedures, Laser Assisted Uvulo-palatoplasty, Cosmetic Skin Resurfacing; Course director; W.F. Stephens, D.D.S.: Laser certification course for the LUXAR Corp.: Dallas, Texas; 03/23/96

  • CARBON DIOXIDE LASER APPLICATIONS IN THE PRACTICE OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY; General Procedures, Laser Assisted Uvulo-palatoplasty, Cosmetic Skin Resurfacing; Course director; W.F. Stephens, D.D.S.: Laser certification course for the LUXAR Corp.: Palm Desert, CA; 12/09/95

  • CARBON DIOXIDE LASER APPLICATIONS IN THE PRACTICE OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY. Course director; W.F. Stephens, D.D.S.: Laser certification course for the LUXAR Corp. :Newport Beach, California; 7/29/95

  • CARBON DIOXIDE LASER APPLICATIONS IN THE PRACTICE OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY; General Procedures, Laser Assisted Uvulo-palatoplasty, Cosmetic Skin Resurfacing; Course director; W.F. Stephens, D.D.S.: Laser certification course for the LUXAR Corp. Nilis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, NV; Dept. of Dentistry, Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology, Dept. of Dermatology; 5/15/95.

  • LASER ASSISTED UVULO-PALATOPLASTY, PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUE: Course Director; W. F. Stephens, D.D.S.; U.C.L.A. Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Graduate Training Program; In conjunction with the LUXAR Corp;11/94.

  • LASERS IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY; PHYSICS AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS: Course director; W. F. Stephens, D.D.S.; U.C.L.A. Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Graduate Training Program; In conjunction with the LUXAR Corp.; 11/94.

  • DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL INFECTIONS: W. F. Stephens, D.D.S.; The San Gabriel Valley Dental Society. 03/94.

  • SURGICAL AND PROSTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS FOR ORAL IMPLANTS. Course Director, W. F. Stephens, D.D.S.; in conjunction with Core - Vent Corp. and Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena, CA.; 3/91.

  • EFFECTS OF INTERDENTAL OSTEOTOMIES ON THE PERIODONTAL AND OSSEOUS SUPPORTING TISSUES.
    W. F. Stephens, D.D.S.. Presented in scientific sessions, Annual Meeting, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.09/90.

  • INTEGRATING ORAL IMPLANTS INTO YOUR PRACTICE; W. F. Stephens, D.D.S.; For the annual meeting of the San Gabriel Valley Dental Society. 03/90.

  • CURRENT CONCEPTS IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY; W. F. Stephens, D.D.S.; For the annual meeting of the San Gabriel Valley Dental Assistants Society. 10/89.

  • INNOVATION IN DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY; Co-course directors, W. F. Stephens, D.D.S., James B. Clayton, D.D.S., M.S.; in conjunction with CALCITEK, INC. and Presbyterian Hospitals, Dallas; 8/87.

  • RECOGNITION OF DENTOFACIAL DEFORMITIES AND THEIR TREATMENT MODALITIES; W. F. Stephens, D.D.S.; For the annual convention of the Dallas County Dental Assistants Society; 9/86.

CURRENT HOSPITAL/ ASC STAFF AFFILIATIONS:
  • Huntington Memorial Hospital
    100 Congress Street, P.O. Box 7013 Pasadena, CA 91109 - 7013
    (626) 397-5000
 Active / Subsection Chief
04/89 - present
  • San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
    218 S. Santa Anita St., P.O. Box 1507
    San Gabriel, CA 91778 - 1507
    (626) 289-5454
 Courtesy / Subsection Chief
03/89 - present
  • Methodist Hospital of Southern California
    300 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91006
    (626) 445-4441
 Active / Subsection Chief
03/89 - present
  • Pasadena Ambulatory Surgery Center, Inc. 301 South Fair Oaks Avenue,
    Suite 106
    Pasadena, CA 91105
    (626) 440 - 0668
 Active / Medical Director
10/99 - present
  • Huntington Out-Patient Surgery Center
    797 South Fair Oaks Avenue
    Pasadena, CA 91109
    (626) 535 - 2434
 Active
04/89 - present

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