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Dr. Costigan has achieved one of dentistry’s most prestigious career goals – by becoming a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry, Dr. Costigan has demonstrated exceptional and caring capabilities, thereby guaranteeing the highest level of dedication and commitment to providing you and your family with the most up-to-date treatment options and superior patient care. This award represents the professional responsibility to remain current in the latest dentistry technology and practices through extensive continuing education.
She has trained with the world’s most prominent sedation dental specialists and is an active member of Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, an area of specialty for her practice. This has allowed Dr. Costigan to help many dental phobic patients to have a healthy and beautiful smile and maintain excellent oral health.
Dr. Costigan also has a wonderful caring and professionally trained staff to make your visit comfortable and pleasant so you can maintain your healthy beautiful smile.
President, 2012 – California Academy of General Dentistry
President Elect, 2011 – California Academy of General Dentistry
President, 2009 – Northern California Academy of General Dentistry
President, 2005 – Marin County Dental Society
Master, Academy Of General Dentistry
Fellow, ICOI – International Congress of Oral Implantologists (the professional organization that oversees implants)
Fellow, Academy of Dentistry International
Member, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
Member, Academy of Cosmetic and Adhesive Dentistry
Member, America Dental Association
Fellow, American College of Dentists
Our Clinical Team is well trained and very experienced. We are here to assist you in your dental care at our office. Your Professional Hygienist will take the time to explain the condition of your entire mouth including your teeth and gums in addition to a gentle and thorough teeth cleaning session.
Valeria Lawrence, DDS, is a general dentist at San Marin Dental Care located in Novato, California. A graduate of the Moscow Medical Stomatological Institute (MMSI) in Moscow, Russia, she has been practicing dentistry since 1994. Dr. Lawrence went on to receive an additional degree as Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of the Pacific in San Francisco.
Dr. Lawrence has pursued extensive post-graduate training in implant dentistry, endodontics, and cosmetic dentistry. Her expertise includes root canal therapy, dental implant restorations, partial dentures, full dentures, and surgical extractions.
Dr. Lawrence loves what she does - providing high quality care to her patients and considers them part of her family.
In her free time, Dr. Lawrence enjoys cooking gourmet meals for family and guests as part of her healthy lifestyle.