“I love periodontics since it gives me an opportunity to make a difference on someone’s oral health and help them maintain their smile. My treatment philosophy is to incorporate gentle care and extensive patient education for each of my patients. Every patient has a unique set of needs and goals, and I enjoy working with them to achieve those goals.” – Dr. Zaiger
Dr. James Zaiger is board certified in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery and a part-time Clinical Professor at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. Ask any of Dr. Zaiger’s patients and they will tell you that he is sincere and thorough and always takes time during his appointments to make sure that his patients are comfortable and understand everything that they need to know.
Dr. Zaiger is a California native and studied Neurobiology and Physiology at UC Davis before attending the UCLA School of Dentistry where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). While at UCLA, Dr. Zaiger was involved in a variety of extracurricular activities including organizing periodontal surgery workshops, giving lectures to predental students, and volunteering in the community to provide free dental care to underserved communities.
Dr. Zaiger then went on to complete his Periodontics Residency at The Ohio State University where he was selected to be the Chief Resident, a role in which he was in charge of teaching the other residents, dental students, and student hygienists. He also earned a Master of Science degree which included an extensive research project on gum grafting. He has presented this research at various conferences throughout the country.
Dr. Zaiger is excited to be back in the Sacramento area since he enjoys spending his free time doing outdoor activities including camping in the summer with his Bernedoodle and skiing at Lake Tahoe during the winter. He also loves exploring new restaurants with his friends and playing board games with his family.