Frank R. Traficante, Dentist
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Frank R. Traficante

Dentist

31775 State Route 20 Suite A1 Oak Harbor Washington, 98277
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Frank Traficante, DDS, practices at Oak Harbor Pediatric Dentistry in Oak Harbor, Washington; a 2 dentist practice.  Dr. Traficante has had a career that has spanned all parts of the globe due to his service in the United States Navy Dental Corps for over 27 years, culminating in the rank of Captain.  His travels took him to Japan, Iceland, the Philippines, and places all over the United States.  Dr. Traficante was published in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Journal in 2010 with an article on fluoride content in infant formula.  He holds faculty positions at the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry as an Associate Professor.  In the past, he was Director of the Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry, also at Loma Linda.  When not at his practice, Dr. Traficante can also be found practicing at Island Hospital in Anacortes, Washington.

Education and Training

University of Texas Dental School

Board Certification

American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 40 years of experience

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Associate Professor; Loma Linda University Dental School -

Awards

  • Peabody Award- Outstanding Resident 1985-1986   

Professional Society Memberships

  • Mt. Baker Dental Society, American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Washington State Dental Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard Work, God's Blessing

Hobbies / Sports

  • Football, Soccer, Cooking, Hiking

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Pediatric Dentistry

Frank R. Traficante's Practice location

31775 State Route 20 Suite A1 -
Oak Harbor, Washington 98277
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