Dr. DavID Crippen's dental journey
Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Dr. Crippen had a love for biology of not just humans, but animals too! This led him to obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from the University of Washington. Upon completion of his undergraduate education, his passion for dentistry took hold, so he relocated to San Francisco to attend dental school at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry.
Hello Children's Hospital in Wisconsin
After graduating with honors from dental school, Dr. Crippen went on to obtain his certificate of specialty in pediatric dentistry by completing a two year pediatric dental residency at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. During his time in Wisconsin, Dr. Crippen served as chief pediatric dental resident for his hospital.
From Snow to sunshine
California Dreaming
Following completion of his residency in Wisconsin, Dr. Crippen moved back to California and settled in Sacramento where he lives with his wife and former dental school classmate, Dr. Gina Crippen. He maintains a dental license and a conscious sedation permit issued by the Dental Board of California, and is certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Dr. Crippen’s professional areas of interest lie in preventative care and providing safe, high quality, innovative sedation services.
- As an assistant clinical professor with both the School of Medicine at the University of California, Davis and the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry.
- Serves as the attending pediatric dentist for the University of California, Davis Medical Center Cleft and Craniofacial Team.
- Serves as an expert consultant in the field of Pediatric Dentistry for the Dental Board of California.
Hobbies Outside the office
Keeping Active
Beyond dentistry, Dr. Crippen enjoys weight lifting, snow skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family.
Meet Amelia & Alyse... Mom's note to us
Why We Chose Dr. Crippen
We appreciate Dr. Crippen and his staff so much! Both Amelia and Alyse have been going to Dr. Crippen for a few years now, getting routine cleanings and checkups, and luckily neither of them have had any major teeth issues. Here’s a few highlights that keep us coming back:
- We can trust Dr. Crippen. We never feel like he’s doing unnecessary work. Both our girls have had good teeth in general, and along with cleaning advice, Dr. Crippen has never suggested anything but positive encouragement.
- The staff is so caring. They try hard to make sure the parents are comfortable, as well as the kids.
- Our daughters favorite things: the games and videogames available to play. Getting to watch a movie while they lounge back in the dental chair, and getting a balloon and picking a prize at the end of their visit!
