Dr Celia Sommer

Dr Sommer is a Ventura County native, graduating from Buena High School. She received her Bachelor of Science from UC Davis in Neurobiology and completed the Dental Post-Baccalaureate Program at SF State University prior to obtaining her Doctor of Dental Medicine at A.T. Still University in Arizona. While finishing her dental degree, she concurrently completed her Master’s in Public Health. She received her periodontal, implant, and oral medicine specialty training at the University of Michigan and was awarded her Master of Science and her periodontal specialty certificate. Following her training, she obtained Diplomate status from the American Board of Periodontology and served as both a Clinical Instructor and a Research Fellow at the University of Michigan with a focus on the isolation and expansion of stem cell populations for translation into clinical protocols for bone regeneration. She is recognized locally and nationally for her commitment to community and passion for education. She is an active member of multiple local, national, and international organizations that emphasize advanced periodontal and implant concepts, as well as a leader in local study clubs that enhance the level of care in the community. Dr Sommer is a seasoned clinician, combining extensive research and didactic knowledge with surgical experience. Prior to moving back to California, Dr Sommer was in full-time private practice in Michigan for over 5 years.