Dr. Franson D K S Tom

Mr. Aloha Spirit himself, looking dapper at the office Holiday party!  Dr. Tom is a rare combination of a caring and compassionate educator, clinician, and businessman with an easy going "Aloha Spirit" who is dedicated to your affordable, long lasting oral health.   Dr. Tom has a long history of outstanding academic, professional, and community achievements with many personal experiences that demonstrate his commitment to people and caring displayed in the reception area and office.
Dr. Tom is a 1977 DMD graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine where he earned the Outstanding Clinical Science Award selected by the faculty.  Dr. Tom has a BS and MS in Education from Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts, respectively.  He taught at a Title 1 elementary school before switching careers to dental school and private practice in Honolulu, Hawaii where he owned and operated four dental clinics, a dental lab, and affordable dental plan for working …people.  Later, he returned to teaching Business Administration at Hawaii Pacific College, and Life & Health Insurance Licensing at Mike Russ Schools before going to Boston, Massachusetts to become Advance Dental Rotation Course Director at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Assistant Professor/Mentor at Boston University School of Dental Medicine.  In Boston, Dr. Tom taught Cosmetic Dentistry, Practice Management, Northeast Regional Board Exam Preparation, Nitrous Sedation, and made 11 ADA Table Clinic presentations nationwide.  Dr. Tom was president of the Greater Boston Dental Association and Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve.  Currently, Dr. Tom is a delegate and Chair of the Southern Nevada Dentist Health and Wellness Committee.  He also mentors students at UNLV School of Dental Medicine through the Southern Nevada Dental Society and has over 500 young professionals on his Facebook page.  Dr. Tom studies 60-100 continuing education credits each year for the benefit of his patients.
If you want to be overjoyed every time you smile, eat, or speak, be sure to make an appointment with Dr. Tom.  His before and after photos of your teeth will amaze you.  His TLC practice philosophy is proven every visit by Dr. Tom and his entire staff because "We take the time to care" about your oral health.  Dr. Tom's hobbies include 30 marathons, origami with $1 bills, balloon sculptures, and caring for the dental needs of underprivileged children in Southern Nevada.   Contact our office today for an appointment to experience TLC yourself.  Dr. Tom is an established, experienced, “Fee For Service”, cosmetic dentist who is a provider for a few selected dental insurers.
Dr. Michael Lloyd has a BS from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 1972, and a DDS from the University of Southern California in 1976.  He is a long time fan of USC Football.  Dr, Lloyd was a past president of the Southern Nevada Dental Society and past Secretary of the State of Nevada Board of Dental Examiners.  He is currently an examiner for the American Board of Dental Examiners, Inc. that tests dentists before they apply for their state dental license. 
Dr. Lloyd is an established, experienced, “Fee For Service” dentist who is a provider for Delta Dental Premier.
Dr. Lloyd started this practice in 1976, and much to his loyal patients delight has decided to only semi-retire.  He will continue to care for his patients as well as enjoy some time off to sail.
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