Central Valley's Fitness Visionary - HER LIFE Magazine

keeping abreast of the latestin technology and continuingeducation, dr. Franklin is not onlya leading provider of dental carebut is also a respected educatorin the fi eld. As a Founder andProgram director for The Pacifi cAesthetic Continuum, a leader incomprehensive aesthetic dentaleducation, dr. Franklin travels acrossnorth America teaching otherdentists and their staff how to be thebest they can be.cosmetic procedures. “We not only work with families but also servean aging population who, through years of dental work, may have amultitude of problems that have left their teeth in an unhealthy condition,”noted Dr. Franklin. “We are able to address their problems withnewer and better materials, correcting their bites and giving them anatural result, and help them keep their teeth for a lifetime.”At a very young age, Dr. Franklin instinctively knew he wanted tobe a dentist. “I was undergoing orthodontics in high school and wasintrigued with the whole process. I was always working on somethingwith my hands and knew I wanted to be my own boss,” he said.After attending the University of the Pacifi c for his undergraduatedegree, he then pursued his dental degree from the University ofCalifornia, San Francisco School of Dentistry.For close to 20 years since his graduation from dental school,Dr. Franklin has been in pursuit of continual learning. He graduatedfrom the Hornbrook Group, the Northern California Institute of CosmeticDentistry, the Masters Level at the world-renowned AestheticAdvantage at NYU in New York City, the UCLA Esthetic Continuumand many more. He has been trained by some of the best in the areasof cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry. “Many of our patients arelooking for ways to improve their smile and because of our experiencewe are able to deliver world-class results,” said Dr. Franklin.Keeping abreast of the latest in technology and continuing education,Dr. Franklin is not only a leading provider of dental care butis also a respected educator in the fi eld. As a Founder and ProgramDirector for The Pacifi c Aesthetic Continuum, a leader in comprehensiveaesthetic dental education, Dr. Franklin travels across NorthAmerica teaching other dentists and their staff how to be the bestthey can be.“For well over 10 years I have been privileged to have had theopportunity to share. By keeping at the forefront of our industry, Ihave been able to educate other practitioners to the highest standards,”he noted.No matter what Dr. Franklin does to enhance his career, onething remains perfectly clear—he enjoys giving back to others andthe real reward for him comes back in the form of beautiful, happysmiles. “Patients enjoy coming here,” he smiled. “It’s a fun andfriendly place, and I plan to do this for as long as I can.”As for why Dr. Franklin decided to establish his practice in Lodi,the answer was simple. “I knew I wanted to practice in a small townbut still be able to provide patients with the most current treatmentoptions,” said Dr. Franklin. “There is a strong sense of communityhere, and it’s a great place to raise a family.”When not pursuing the passions of his professional heart, Dr.Franklin enjoys spending time with his family which includes his wifeLaurie and daughter Devin. They currently reside in Lodi. ■For more information on Dr. Todd Franklin, DDS, visit him at1208 West Tokay Street in Lodi, call 209-334-4370 or go online attoddfranklindds.com.HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 65