Dr. Alan M. Alvarez, DDS, Dentist
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Dr. Alan M. Alvarez, DDS

Dentist | General Practice

Children's Dental Center And Big People, Too 1155 N. Capitol Aven San Jose CA, 95132

About

Dr. Alan Alvarez is a Dentist practicing in San Jose, CA. Dr. Alvarez specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.

Education and Training

San Jose State University BSBA 0

University of California D.D.S. 1996

Board Certification

Pediatric Oral Sedation Permit in the State of California

Progressive Orthodontics

Invisalign provider

Provider Details

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Faculty Titles & Positions

  • President Children’s Dental Center and Big People, Too! -
  • Chief Operating Officer Children’s Dental Center and Big People, Too! -
  • Past President University of California, San Francisco Dental Alumni Association -

Dr. Alan M. Alvarez, DDS's Practice location

Alan Alvarez

Children's Dental Center And Big People, Too 1155 N. Capitol Aven -
San Jose, CA 95132
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New patients: 408-272-2720

Children\'s Dental Center

1155 N Capitol Ave Ste 160 -
San Jose, CA 95132
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New patients: 408-272-2720
www.childrensdentalcenter.org

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Alan M. Alvarez, who serves patients inCalifornia. Dr. Alvarez is a strong clinician with advanced training in cosmetics, orthodontics, and sedation. He is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Children’s Dental Center and Big People, Too! in San Jose, California. As such, it is his responsibility to plan, organize, and develop the strategies and processes to accomplish the corporate vision: “Create a healthier community and improve the quality of a patient’s life through continuous improvements in the development of our knowledge, our techniques, our team, and our delivery of dental care.” Originally from Fremont, California, Dr. Alvarez is a graduate of Bellarmine College Preparatory. He earned two Bachelor of Science Degrees, one from San Jose State University in Business Administration, and a second in Dental Sciences from the University of California, San Francisco. After earning a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry in 1996, Dr. Alvarez completed a General Practice Residency at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Palo Alto, California. Driven by a commitment to lifelong learning, he is certified to provide orthodontic treatment, having completed the orthodontic programs at Progressive Orthodontics, and is a certified Invisalign provider. With quality performance in all aspects of dentistry, Dr. Alvarez holds a Pediatric Oral Sedation Permit in the State of California. He is also a past president of the University of California, San Francisco Dental Alumni Association. Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy. Outside of practicing dentistry, Dr. Alvarez’ interests include sailboats, motorcycles, traveling, and visiting wine country.

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O'CONNOR HOSPITALl

2105 FOREST AVENUE SAN JOSE CA 95128

Head northwest on Morrill Avenue 15 ft
Turn left onto Hostetter Road 1.6 mi
Continue straight onto Murphy Avenue 1.2 mi
Make a sharp left 95 ft
Take the ramp 1603 ft
Merge left onto Nimitz Freeway (I 880) 3.6 mi
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Turn left 108 ft
Turn left onto North Bascom Avenue 3070 ft
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SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTERl

751 SOUTH BASCOM AVENUE SAN JOSE CA 95128

Head southeast on North Capitol Avenue 602 ft
Turn right onto Berryessa Road 1.4 mi
Continue onto Berryessa Road 2728 ft
Turn right onto Commercial Street 3215 ft
Turn left onto Oakland Road 333 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1125 ft
Merge left onto Bayshore Freeway (US 101) 2038 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards I 880 South: Los Gatos 889 ft
Merge left onto Nimitz Freeway (I 880) 2.6 mi
Take the ramp on the right 980 ft
Turn left 108 ft
Turn left onto North Bascom Avenue 1.4 mi
Turn right onto Moorpark Avenue 894 ft
Turn left onto Turner Drive 934 ft
Continue straight onto Bradley Avenue 399 ft
Make a slight left onto Clove Drive 280 ft
Turn left onto Enborg Court 223 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF SAN JOSEl

225 N JACKSON AVENUE SAN JOSE CA 95116

Head southeast on North Capitol Avenue 1.6 mi
Turn right onto McKee Road 3775 ft
Turn left onto Jose Figueres Avenue 1207 ft
Turn left 296 ft
Turn left 202 ft
Turn right 105 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

O'CONNOR HOSPITALl

2105 FOREST AVENUE SAN JOSE CA 95128

Head southeast on North Capitol Avenue 602 ft
Turn right onto Berryessa Road 1.4 mi
Continue onto Berryessa Road 2728 ft
Turn right onto Commercial Street 3215 ft
Turn left onto Oakland Road 333 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1125 ft
Merge left onto Bayshore Freeway (US 101) 2038 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards I 880 South: Los Gatos 889 ft
Merge left onto Nimitz Freeway (I 880) 2.6 mi
Take the ramp on the right 980 ft
Turn left 108 ft
Turn left onto North Bascom Avenue 3070 ft
Turn right onto Naglee Avenue 597 ft
Continue slightly right onto Forest Avenue 975 ft
Turn right 188 ft
Turn left 70 ft
Turn right 125 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right