"A new and unpredictable situation can be a negative stimulus  for children. .. it is our intent to educate, support and create a positive stimulus for our patients so that they are encouraged to return."

Randy Q. Ligh, D.D.S.

An Outstanding Educational Background:
Undergraduate: University of California at Berkeley
Dental School: Temple University at Philadelphia
Postdoctoral: University of Pacific at Stockton - Masters in Education
Residency: Martin Luther King. Jr. General Hospital - UCLA School of Dentistry

Honored By His Colleagues
Board Certified: American Board of Pediatric Dentists
Diplomate: American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Fellow: American Board of Pediatric Dentists. American College of Pediatric Dentists. American Society Dentistry for Children

Recognized as an Expert in his Profession
Consultant: Veterans Administration Hospital. General Practice Residency. Palo Alto, CA (currently)
Faculty: University of tile Pacific. School of Dentistry. Department of Pediatric Dentistry. Adjunct Clinical Associate professor. San Francisco. CA
(I 978-1987)

A Commitment to Continuing Education
Attends:
• Annual meeting of tile American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. California Society of Pediatric Dentistry and Santa Clara Dental Society
• As well as completing over 50 hours of continuing dental education per year.

Active Member of the Community
Dr. Ligh enjoys swimming and running.  He has been known to take a cooking class now and then and even has done some restaurant reviews.  Dr. Ligh also has a real estate license and is certified as a trainer by the American College of Sports Medicine.

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Joseph D, Fridgen, D.D.S.

An Outstanding Educational Background:
Undergraduate: Michigan State University
Dental School: University of the Pacific at San Francisco
Residency: Boston University School of Dental Medicine

Honored By His Colleagues
Board Eligible American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

A Commitment to Continuing Education
Attends:
• Annual meeting of tile American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. California Society of Pediatric Dentistry and Santa Clara Dental Society
• As well as completing over 50 hours of continuing dental education per year.

Active Member of the Community
Dr. Fridgen is an active participant in local education and outreach programs. His recreational time is spent traveling, cooking, cycling and watching the Tour de France.
 

"Every experience a child has in a dental setting is one in which positive relationships and attitudes should be fostered. It is our goal to provide individualized dental care that develops and maintains healthy smiles from infancy to adulthood."

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"Our goal is to enhance the self esteem and quality of life of those who come to us for their dental health needs. We wish to create an environment that is warm and caring while providing the best orthodontic care possible. Your smile is our greatest reward."

Joseph W. Rideau, D.D.S, MPH

An Outstanding Educational Background:
Undergraduate: California State University at Los Angeles
Dental School: UCLA School of Dentistry
Postdoctoral: UCLA School of Public Health, Masters Degree in Health Services Administration Residency: UCLA School of Dentistry, Certificate in Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Orthopedics

Recognized as an Expert in his Profession
Previous Faculty:
• Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles
• Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco
• Guest lecturer to Orthodontic residents at UCLA, Department of Orthodontics

A Commitment to Continuing Education
Attends:
• Annual meeting of the American Association of Orthodontics. Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists Dentistry and Santa Clara Dental Society
• Member of the Santa Clara County Dental Society
• As well as completing over 25 hours of continuing dental education per year.

 Active Member of the Community
Dr. Rideau is married with two children and lives in Los Gatos. His hobbies include woodworking, canoeing and cycling.

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