Dr. Kostantinos N Pries, DDS

Dr. Kostantinos Pries
Dr. Kostantinos (Gus) Pries received his Bachelors degree Cum Laude in General Biology with a concentration in Systems Physiology from San Jose State University in 2002.  He pursued his dental education at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and received his D.D.S. degree in 2005.  His interest in learning and continuing his education in General Dentistry led him to complete a General Practice Residency at the San Francisco Veteran’s Affairs Hospital where he was able to learn and practice with some of the leading board certified clinicians in dentistry.  His residency training gave him further experience in cosmetics, periodontics, oral surgery, dentures, and other advanced restorative procedures, which he uses on a daily basis.  After gaining practice and confidence working as an associate, Dr. Pries decided to open his own practice back in his home city of San Jose, known as Pries Dental Care.  Along with his practice, Dr. …Pries also enjoys a position as a pre-clinical instructor for 1st and 2nd year dental students at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, where he is able to share his knowledge and passion of Dentistry and be surrounded by some of the best educators and leading researchers in his field.
Dr. Pries enjoys all aspects of General Dentistry with a focus on restorative and cosmetic dentistry and high quality comprehensive dental care.  His goal is to provide care to his patients in a comfortable, gentle environment.  He works particularly well with dental-phobic patients as well as patients of all ages, including children.  He is familiar with many of the latest techniques including white fillings, veneers, implants, and in-office bleaching.  Dr. Pries also attends continuing educational events on a regular basis to keep his knowledge of new, innovative procedures and products up-to-date.
His professional affiliations include American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and the Santa Clara County Dental Society.  He enjoys playing soccer, jogging, golf, S.F. Giants baseball, and spending time with his family.