Periodontist - Torrance, CA

Maria is a passionate young woman who deeply cares about her community and is highly motivated to apply her outstanding clinical skills and research knowledge to improve oral health in the population.

Education & Background

Dr. Maria Galvan obtained her dental degree from the University Complutense of Madrid, Spain. She completed her certificate in Periodontics, as well as her Masters of Science in Craniofacial Biology, at the University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry in 2013. After graduation, she successfully became a Diplomat of the American Board of Periodontology.

Work as an Educator

Dr. Galvan has held a part-time teaching position as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the section of Periodontics at the University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry.

She maintained a private practice limited to Periodontics and dental implants in Dallas (Texas) before becoming a full-time academician at UCLA school of dentistry as a Health Science Assistant Clinical Professor of Periodontics.

Her quality of work has allowed for her to be selected for multiple scholarships during her time as a resident and academician. Dr. Galvan has also shared her passion in the field of periodontics and implant dentistry with the research community through the manifestation of articles for publication and presentation of abstracts.

Professional Affiliations

Dr. Galvan is a dimplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.