Summary

Thomas N. Sims, B.S., D.D.S., F.A.C.D.
Dr. Sims maintains full time private practices limited to periodontics and dental implants in Torrance and Santa Monica, CA. He is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists. His experience includes 28 years in the treatment and cure of periodontal diseases.
Dr. Sims has an extensive background in education and has held the following positions:
Actively serves on the Faculty of the UCLA School of Dentistry.
Consultant, Board of Medical Quality Assurance, Dept. of Consumer Affairs, State of California.
Scientific Expert in Periodontics, Council of Scientific Affairs and Research, California Dental Association.
Director, Residency Program in Periodontics, V.A. Medical Center, West Los Angeles.
Editor of the Journal of the Western Society of Periodontology.
Past President of the Western Society of Periodontology.
Board of Directors, California Society of Periodontists and Western Society of Periodontists.
Dr. Sims received his doctorate at the UCLA School of Dentistry and completed his internship and residency at the V.A. Medical Center, West Los Angeles and the USC School of Dentistry.
Curriculum Vitae
Business Address
2901 Wilshire Blvd., #405
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 829-4496
Fax (310) 829-2041
Education:
1964 - 1965 University of California, Berkeley, CA
1965 - 1966 A.A. Palomar College, San Marcos, CA (Biological Science)
1966 - 1968 B.S. San Diego State University, San Diego, CA (Zoology with Honors)
1968 - 1972 D.D.S. University of California, Los Angeles, CA (Dentistry)
1972 - 1973 Certificate Rotating Dental Internship, Wadsworth V.A. Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
1973 - 1975 Certificate Residency in Periodontology, Wadsworth V.A. Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Present Positions:
1975 - Private Practice, Limited to Periodontics
1989 - Editor, Journal of the Western Society of Periodontology, and Member of the Board of Directors
1986 - Lecturer, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA
1980 - Consultant to the Board of Medical Quality Assurance Department of Consumer Affairs, State of California
1980 - Scientific Expert in Periodontics, Council of Scientific Affairs and Research and Developments, California Dental Association
1990 - Consultant, Postgraduate Residency Program in Periodontics, V.A. Medical Center-West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
1996 - Board of Dental Examiners General Anesthesia/Conscious Sedation Evaluator
Previous Positions:
1969 - 1970 Class President, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA
1970 - 1971 Student Body Vice President, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA
1971 - 1972 Council on Dental Education, American Student Dental Association
1970 - 1972 Dental Representative to UCLA Graduate Student Health Science Council
1971 - 1972 Assistant Editor, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA
1977 - 1980 Lecturer in Periodontics, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA
1980 - 1984 Assistant Professor-in-Residence, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA
1984 - 1986 Adjuctant Assistant Professor, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA
1981 - 1982 Acting Chief, Dental Service, V.A. Medical Center, West Los Angeles, CA
1982 - 1984 Treasurer, National Organization of V.A. Periodontists
1981 - 1983 Treasurer, Western Society of Periodontology
1983 - 1984 Vice President, Western Society of Periodontology
1984 - 1985 President-Elect, Western Society of Periodontology
1985 - 1986 President, Western Society of Periodontology
1978 - 1988 Assistant Chief, Dental Service, V.A. Medical Center, West Los Angeles, CA
1987 - 1988 Immediate Past President, Western Society of Periodontology
1987 - 1988 President, Western Society of Periodontology Foundation
1977 - 1988 Associate Editor, Journal of the Western Society of Periodontology
1974 - 1989 Consultant, Brentwood V.A. Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
1974 - 1989 Consultant, V.A. Outpatient Clinic, Los Angeles, CA
1977 - 1989 Professional Staff Associate, Harbor/UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
1982 - 1989 Consultant to the Dental Education Center/West Coast, V.A., Los Angeles, CA
1975 - 1989 Directo
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Quick Facts

  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Thomas Nathan Sims has 2 locations

South Bay Periodontics Inc

3400 Lomita Blvd Ste 402Torrance, CA 90505

Dr. Thomas Nathan Sims

3400 Lomita Blvd Ste 402Torrance, CA 90505

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Med School: University of Illinois Chicago Med School: University of Southern California (USC) School of Dentistry
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Thomas Nathan Sims has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Thomas Nathan Sims has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Dental Implants
  • Gingivitis
  • Gum Disease
  • Periodontics
  • Root Planing
  • Root Surface Debridement
  • Scaling

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Dental Surgery, California, Active

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