Dr Pamela Porteous-Burke

For Dr. Pamela Porteous-Burke, becoming a dentist has been a greater gift than she ever could have imagined.  Dr. Pam finds joy and fulfillment in the relationships created with her patients and her team.  As a student, Dr. Pam always enjoyed and excelled at academics.  She is highly detailed by nature but loves creativity and artistry.  Dentistry has become the perfect expression of combining  science with art to create beautiful, natural and healthy smiles.  Dr. Pam is grateful for her patients, her team and her profession.  It's a true gift to love what you do. ​ Dr. Pamela Porteous-Burke received her B.S. in Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara where she graduated with highest honors and was selected for membership in the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society . Dr. Porteous-Burke attended the University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry , and again graduated at the top of her class with highest honors.  She was elected into the prestigious OKU Dental Honor Society . During her time at UCSF, Dr. Pam was awarded the Rainer’s Grant from the UCSF School of Medicine for her Oral Health Research in Laikipia, Kenya. Dr. Pam completed her hospital residency at the San Antonio VA Hospital where she received advanced and extensive training in Implantology, Full Mouth Reconstruction, Removable and Fixed Prosthodontics, Invisalign, oral sedation, pediatric, general and cosmetic dentistry. ​ Dr. Pam is a member of the American Dental Association , California Dental Association and Contra Costa Dental Society .