Dr. Swamidass is from Michigan and received his Bachelor of Sciences degree in Biology from Andrews University. He then completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the prestigious Loma Linda University. During his time there, he received multiple awards including an award for Excellence in Fixed Prosthodontics and Academic Excellence Award for scoring high on the National Dental Board Examinations. He also presented his research at the California Dental Association annual session where he received an award for outstanding research.
Dr. Swamidass had interest in complex cases and dental implants and decided to pursue a dual-specialty that would allow him to treat patients requiring reconstructive, implant, and cosmetic procedures. Prosthodontics encompasses all aspects of dentistry where personalized and comprehensive treatment plans can be made for each patient and executed at the highest level of quality.
He completed the 4½ year specialty program in Advanced Prosthodontics and Advanced Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University where he received extensive training in both the surgical and prosthetic aspects of cosmetic dentistry, fixed prosthodontics, removable prosthodontics, implant prosthodontics, implant surgery, computer-guided surgery, and digital dentistry. Not only did Dr. Swamidass receive specialty certificates in both prosthodontics and implant dentistry, but he also received a Masters of Science in Dentistry for conducting research on innovative implant crowns. His research was funded by grants from the Nobel Biocare and Loma Linda University Center for Dental Research.
Dr. Swamidass is a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontist and is a Board-Certified Specialist in the American Board of Prosthodontists. He is also a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Academy of Osseointegration, American Dental Association, and California Dental Association. He is one of very few dual-trained dentist in prosthodontics and implant dentistry.
He is also a Assistant Professor in the Implant Dentistry Department at Loma Linda University where he is a clinical instructor.