David W. Eggleston, D.D.S.

Professional Summary

Dr. Eggleston is a distinguished prosthodontist with extensive experience in both clinical practice and academia. He serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at the Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and a Subject Matter Expert for the Dental Board of California. Dr. Eggleston is recognized for his contributions to prosthodontics, including lecturing internationally and holding various leadership positions in dental organizations.

Education

  • USC School of Dentistry

    • Daniel Cave Memorial Award

    • Lewis E. Ford Memorial Award

    • Dean's List

    • Elected to ATE and OKU honorary dental fraternities

  • USC School of Dentistry Residency in Prosthodontics

    • Prosthodontics Certification

    • American Board of Prosthodontics Certification

Selected Publications

  • "Advantages and use of the remount for fixed prosthodontics." Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1980

  • "The interrelationship of stress and degenerative diseases." Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1980

  • "Biocompatibility of base metal alloys for dental restorations." Orange County Dental Society Impressions, 1981

  • "Preferred Provider Organizations (P.P.O's)." Orange County Dental Society Impressions & The American College of Prosthodontists Newsletter, 1984

  • "Effect of dental amalgam and nickel alloys on T-lymphocytes: Preliminary report." Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1984

  • "IgA nephropathy associated with dental nickel alloy sensitization." American Journal of Nephrology, 1985

  • "Correlation of dental amalgam with mercury in brain tissue." Journal of the California Dental Association & Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 1987

  • "A sign of the times, transition of dental infection control techniques." Journal of the California Dental Association, 1989

  • "Dental Amalgam: A Review of the Literature." The Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, 1989

  • "Improved Laboratory Results for Fixed Restorations Using Sequential Tooth Preparation." Journal of Prosthodontics, 2000

  • "Gummy Smiles," Biologic Width and Laser Surgery: A Patient Study." Orange County Dental Society Impressions, 2012

Presidencies

  • American College of Prosthodontists California Section (1984)

  • American College of Prosthodontists (1991)

  • American College of Prosthodontists Education Foundation (1992)

  • Pacific Coast Society of Prosthodontists (1992)

  • American Board of Prosthodontics (2002)

  • Academy of Prosthodontics (2010)

  • Academy of Prosthodontics Foundation (2013–2016)

Fellowships

  • American College of Prosthodontists

  • International College of Prosthodontists

  • Academy of Prosthodontics

  • Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics

  • Pierre Fauchard Academy

  • Academy of Dentistry International

  • International College of Dentists

  • American College of Dentists

Awards

  • Hoag Hospital Vin Jorgensen Award

  • American College of Prosthodontists Distinguished Service Award

  • American College of Prosthodontists Dan Gordon Memorial Award

  • American College of Prosthodontists Private Practitioner of the Year Award (2013)

  • Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics Life Member Award

Personal Life

Dr. Eggleston and his wife, Laraine, have two marvelous adult children with wonderful spouses, along with two young granddaughters and two young grandsons. They enjoy traveling, boating, fishing, snow skiing, hiking, and spending time with their family.