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Dr. Sheldon Sullivan

Dr. Sullivan has dedicated his career as a dentist in Gilbert and Mesa, AZ, to providing his patients with a standard of care that exceeds their expectations of excellence. He graduated from University of the Pacific in San Francisco, CA, in 1996 with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Since graduation, Dr. Sullivan has pursued numerous post-graduate educational courses and has received advanced training from the world’s leading educators in dentistry.
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I’m an FAGD dentist! What does that mean for you and your family?

FAGD stands for Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. Earning Fellowship takes dedication to dental continuing education (CE) beyond graduation. Only about 6 percent of general dentists in the U.S. and Canada are AGD Fellows. When you see a dentist with FAGD after their name, you can rest assured that they care about knowing the latest techniques and best practices in dentistry. AGD Fellows practice these techniques in a classroom setting multiple times a year — not every dentist does this.

To become an AGD Fellow, a dentist must:

  • Complete over 500 credit hours of CE.
  • Earn 350 of those 500 credits in live courses.
  • Pass an exam equal in difficulty to board certification exams.

Biography

Dr. Sullivan is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. He is a graduate of Pacific Aesthetic Continuum, one of the most recognized cosmetic dentistry training programs in the nation. He has also completed numerous courses at the esteemed Seattle Institute of Advanced Dental Studies and the Kois Center for Dental Excellence. He has mastered the art of restorative and aesthetic dentistry including dental implants and complex restorative dentistry. Labeled as a perfectionist by his patients, Dr. Sullivan is passionate about his profession.

He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and is also a member of numerous local study groups.

Dr. Sullivan has successfully treated hundreds of restorative and cosmetic cases. He has also served as a clinical mentor at Spear Education, a postgraduate education program to improve skills in cosmetic and restorative dentistry under the direction of the renowned Dr. Frank Spear. As a recognized speaker and dental educator, Dr. Sullivan lectures nationwide at conferences and workshops on the topics of implant and complex restorative dentistry.

Outside of dentistry Dr. Sullivan enjoys spending time with his wife and five children. He enjoys traveling, reading, and taking trips to the lake in the summer time. His family and friends will tell you that he always has several projects in the works: whether it is restoring vehicles, coordinating service projects, or perfecting his talents in the culinary arts, Dr. Sullivan is known as a “jack of many trades” to all those who know him.