Welcome to Dietrich Dental
On behalf of the entire staff at Dietrich Dental, we welcome you to our office website. We strive for perfection in dental care and service through a combination of continuing education, the latest in technology and advanced treatments, and a well prepared and courteous personnel. This will provide you and your family with the highest standard of personalised care, in a pleasant and comfortable environment. We are committed to spending dedicated time with you and as such, we offer only appointments by the hour. We take every measure to have word-of-mouth referrals, and many of our patients have found us through friends or family members. We look forward for the opportunity to earn your endorsement as well. Please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best serve you. Come and see the difference an experienced, and service oriented office makes!
Sincerely, Dr. Rene Dietrich Trigo and staff.
About Our Staff
Our entire dental care team is dedicated to providing you with our “Five-Star” service. Each member of our team works together to meet all the dental needs of our patients in a gentle, professional, and caring manner. We take great pride in our knowledge and experience, and are committed to continuing education focused on state-of-the-art dentistry.
At the front office, our manager Emmaly and patient coordinator Lisa, work side by side to assure you with a easy check in and check out process, carefully taking care of appointments, costs and insurance matters. They are experienced and very friendly. And did you know? both of them are also dental assistants!
At the back office, our two registered dental assistants, Brenda and Mariela, both possess a degree in expanded functions, which enables them to work in advanced procedures and carry a diversity of treatments. They are well trained and experienced, focused on providing world class care to our patients.
Meet the Doctor
Dr. Dietrich is an experienced dentist with over 20 years of practice. He completed his doctor in dental medicine degree (DMD) at the University of P.R., School of Dental Medicine in 1994. He then completed a GPR Residency, which provided him with advanced clinical and didactic training in general dentistry, with intensive hospital experience at the postdoctoral level. Since 1996, he holds an academic appointment as Auxiliary Professor at the UPR School of Dental Medicine. Today he owns a full time private practice in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.
Doctor Profile
Education
University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine
General Practice Residency, Hospital Dentistry, Certification
1994 – 1995
The General Practice Residency (GPR) program is designed for advanced clinical and didactic training in general dentistry with intensive hospital experience at the postdoctoral level. GPR programs provide instruction and experience in the delivery of care to a wide range of ambulatory and hospitalized patients. This training and exposure prepares dentists to obtain privileges at local hospitals once in private practice. Most GPR programs are sponsored by either a hospital or a hospital affiliated institution such as a dental school.
Activities and Societies: Omicron Kappa Upsilon
University of Puerto Rico
DMD, Dental Medicine
1990 – 1994
Activities and Societies: Selected for Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Honorary Dental Society.
Certifications
Rootform Implant Externship Program
Midwest Implant Institute
February 1998 – Present
Invisalign Preferred Provider
Align Technology
2003 – Present
Advanced Surgical Cadaver Course
Zimmer Dental
October 2011 – Present
Honors & Awards
Member
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society
Dentist’s Choice Award 2015
Cloegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de P.R. / Revista Buena Vida
February 2015
This award is a recognition by peers, selecting outstanding dentists by specialty or municipality. Is awarded yearly since 2012 at the Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas Convention. It is sponsored by Casiano Communications and the Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas (PR College of Dental Surgeons)
Dentist’s Choice Award 2013
Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de P.R. / Revista Buena Vida
February 2013
This award is a recognition by peers, selecting outstanding dentists by specialty or municipality. Is awarded yearly since 2012 at the Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas Convention. It is sponsored by Casiano Communications and the Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas (PR College of Dental Surgeons)
Volunteer Experience & Causes
Opportunities Rene is looking for:
- Skills-based volunteering (pro bono consulting)
Causes Rene cares about:
- Animal Welfare
- Arts and Culture
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Politics
- Science and Technology
Organizations Rene supports:
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Languages
English
Native or bilingual proficiency
Spanish
Native or bilingual proficiency
Publications
September 2011
The purpose of this pilot study was to investigate the response of hypoplastic temporomandibular joints (TMJs) to mandibular distraction osteogenesis. This preliminary study describes changes in 2 male patients with unilateral craniofacial microsomia who were 5 years of age at the time of surgery.
Authors: Pedro E. Santiago, G. Dave Singh, Miguel A. Yáñez, René A. Dietrich, Patricia García, Barry H. Grayson, Joseph G. McCarthy
Organizations
Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU)
March 1994 – Present
