Meet Our Rialto Family Dentists at Bright Smile Dental Care

Dr. Raj Bhandari was born and raised in Southern California.  With a long line of dentists in his family, dentistry quickly became a budding passion very early on.  After finishing high school he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and pursue a career in dentistry.
 
Educational Background
 
Dr. Raj Bhandari completed his undergraduate studies at the University of the Pacific with a Bachelor's in Biology. Dr. Bhandari graduated Cum Laude in only two years and he was well-liked by all of his fellow students.  Dr. Raj Bhandari graduated at the top of his class from the prestigious University of the Pacific with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Dr. Bhandari was always on top of academics and clinical studies.  His dedication to higher education and clinical excellence led him to New York City, where he completed an intensive General Practice Residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center, an affiliate of Cornell University’s Medical College.  This extensive residency program gave Dr. Bhandari cutting edge training in Cosmetic Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, and Oral Surgery.  To further these skills Dr. Raj Bhandari completed a comprehensive Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry training program at New York University School of Dentistry.  He has since been recognized as a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology (FICOI) as well as the American Dental Implant Association (FADIA).  These distinctions are awarded by the leaders of the implant and cosmetic dentistry across the world.  
 
Practice Philosophy
 
Dr. Bhandari's mission in life is reflected in his dental practice, which is to serve others. Before starting in his own practice alongside his father, he worked in New York City alongside some of the nation’s top dentists.  It was during this time he made it a promise to treat every patient as a member of his own family.  Dr. Raj Bhandari and his excellent staff are always keeping up with advancements in dentistry to provide patients with the most genuine and wonderful of experiences.
 
Professional Affiliations:
 
-Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantolgists (FICOI)
-Fellow of the American Dental Implant Association (FADIA)
-American Dental Association (ADA)
-American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
-California Dental Association
-Academy of General Dentistry