Joining Dennis in the virtual DOT Studio is Dr. Brian Daliwas, a San Francisco based cosmetic dentist and self-proclaimed #sfdentalnerd. Listen in as Dennis and Brian discuss defining and building your own community, $500 paychecks, and marketing yourself in the age of Instagram.  

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Dr. Baliwas is a general and cosmetic dentist located in San  Francisco, California. Dr. Brian Baliwas’ strong focus on dental  education allows he and his patients to formulate treatment strategies  together, providing the opportunity for them to be active participants  in their dental care. His practice philosophy is centered on  conservative, highly esthetic, comprehensive dentistry that utilizes  modern technology and techniques.

Dr. Baliwas received his  Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from UC  Davis. He completed post-baccalaureate studies in Human Anatomy and  Physiology at the University of Oregon, and went on to obtain his D.D.S.  degree from the University of the Pacific (UOP) School of Dentistry in  San Francisco, where he graduated with high honors and was elected to  join both Omicron Kappa Upsilon and Tau Kappa Omega dental honor  societies. He also received several awards for his outstanding clinical  work in the areas of esthetic dentistry, oral implantology, restorative  dentistry, and endodontics.

As an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the  Academy of General Dentistry, and several study clubs throughout the Bay  Area, Dr. Baliwas continually surrounds himself with some of the best  practitioners in his field. He aspires to continually learn and improve,  traveling down the path of excellence in search for perfection in his  craft. In addition, Dr. Baliwas also teaches part-time at the University  of the Pacific dental school in the Department of Integrated  Reconstructive Dental Sciences, where he inspires his students to  maintain a high level of commitment, passion, and pride in their dental  work.