DOUGLAS CAST, DDS, FAGD, DIADI
Dr. Douglas Cast is a Southern California native. He earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from San Diego State University. He then attended Georgetown University School of Dentistry where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree.
The Dentist Who Teaches Other Dentists
Dr. Cast is both a former Clinical Instructor and Lecturer at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), which is a global leader in teaching dentists from around the world the art and science of cosmetic and restorative dentistry. In his years there, Dr. Cast played an instrumental role in designing some of the cosmetic advancements commonly seen in higher end cosmetic dental veneers and crowns today. Working closely with Ms Laura Kelly at Microdental Labs, Dr. Cast helped to develop an “incisal halo” and facial anatomy that is used to enhance the beauty veneers and crowns.
Always Learning More
Dr. Cast has been actively involved in ongoing continuing education his entire career and continues to take multiple courses each and every year to constantly evolve using the latest techniques and science. In addition, Dr. Cast taught “The Art and Science of Botox and Dermal Fillers in Dentistry Today” to dentists in both California and Texas. Currently the State of California does not allow dentists to place dermal fillers, but Dr. Cast does treat bruxism and TMJ disorder with Botox.
Education and Training
Dr. Doug Cast has earned his Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). He is a Diplomate with the International Academy of Dental Implantology (IADI). Dr. Cast obtained his implant training and periodontal surgery from IADI and Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He is a member of the AGD, IADI and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI).
A Career in Law Enforcement
His life experiences bring a unique way in how he practices dentistry. Dr. Cast played college football. His first career was actually in Law Enforcement. He holds a POST degree with the State of California and was the Officer of the Year in 1986 for the Newport Beach Police Department.
A Healthy and Happy Lifestyle
Dr. Cast is dedicated to good health and starts most days at the gym at 3:30 am. He is also an avid Peloton rider logging in over 1,000 minutes per month, and his current goal is to exceed 15,000 minutes/year.
Dr. Cast is married to his high school sweetheart (and prom date). He and his wife, a school teacher, have 3 adult children.
Memberships and Achievements:
- Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry
- Diplomate, International Academy of Dental Implantology
- Member, International Congress of Oral Implantology
- Former Clinical Instructor & Lecturer – Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies
- Member – California Dental Association
- Member – American Dental Association