
Dr. T. Gary Forester has been in the practice of general dentistry for 33 years, graduating from the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry in 1977. He received his undergraduate degree in psychology from Fresno State and training in radiology in the Army prior to attending UCSF. He and his wife Marilyn returned to Fresno with their son Jimmy to build a home and open a new practice. Three other children — David, Tommy and Beth — were born and raised here. Jimmy and David have also entered the field of dentistry, Tommy is on staff with Campus Crusade in Philadelphia, and Beth has her doctorate in physical therapy in Pasadena. They are currently remodeling the old playhouse in the backyard for their grandchildren.
He practices with his son David in a digital office in Fresno, alongside a team whose experience spans from several years to 27. There are many years of experience which this group brings to the table when considering the most appropriate care for a patient’s oral health needs. They also network with an experienced team of specialists to extend the care available when it’s needed.
Training and memberships
- American and California Dental Associations
- Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry — periodontal laser surgery
- Academy of Computerized Dentistry of North America — CAD/CAM technology for same-appointment ceramic crowns, known as CEREC
- Certified in oral conscious sedation, which eases concerns for the fearful patient
- Dental sleep medicine — treating sleep disturbance in conjunction with a medical sleep lab, using prescription sleep appliances
- Spear Faculty Study Club in Scottsdale — a premier training and mentoring group with training efforts in third world dental schools
- Western Society of Periodontology
- Temporomandibular Dysfunction Study Club
- Pride Institute for Management and Design
Service and outreach
- Global Health Outreach, the medical and dental mission arm of the Christian Medical and Dental Association — missions to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic for the past seven years
- Leading dental missions in the Central Valley with ESA and the local CMDA chapter
- Mentoring young people interested in professional careers, especially dentistry
Become part of the legacy
New patients are welcome. Give us a call and we’ll find a time that works for you.
Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday.