Meet
Dean L. Duncan, DDS
Utilizing his extensive knowledge and exceptional leadership abilities, Dr. Duncan delivers unparalleled patient care as the founder and owner of 7x7 Dental Implant & Oral Surgery Specialists.
About Dr. Duncan
Southern California was home for Dr. Dean Duncan until he left after high school to pursue dentistry in the Bay Area. He gained a remarkable amount of experience throughout his educational career and was eager to provide exceptional oral surgery services to the lives of others. He established this oral surgery practice on July 1, 1980, in the West Portal district of San Francisco.
Dr. Duncan believes every patient deserves outstanding care every visit, which is why he strives to create a welcoming, dynamic environment for both his patients and staff. He believes in being open with his patients and wants them to know they are in excellent hands when they come to this practice.
Education & Residency
Dr. Duncan earned a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from California Polytechnic State University. He then entered the University of Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. He completed a one-year general practice residency at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Topeka, Kansas, before moving back to Southern California to begin his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Long Beach V.A. and UC Irvine Medical Centers.
Memberships & Certifications
Dr. Duncan is board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and belongs to many professional organizations, including:
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Western Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Academy of Osseointegration
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- San Francisco Dental Society
Outside the Office
When he’s not at work, Dr. Duncan enjoys spending time with his wife. He has two grown children and is an avid sports enthusiast who loves golfing, downhill skiing, and yoga.