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Ms. Sharon B. Papin, DDS
Dentist
SHARON B. MATEJA, DDS
Dr. Sharon Mateja is a graduate of Loma Linda School of Dentistry; she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1982.
In 1984, as Director of the Medically Indigent Adult Program at San Bernardino County Hospital, Dr. Mateja helped to establish the first dental facility to care for medically indigent patients in the county.
Dr. Mateja opened her private practice in 1985, at the present location, to serve the residents of Rancho Cucamonga and surrounding communities.
In addition to her esthetic & restorative practice, Dr. Mateja is a faculty member at Loma Linda Dental School where she holds the position of Associate Professor, Restorative Dentistry.
Dr. Mateja is active in community service, in the Tri County Dental Society and is a past Board member for the Loma Linda Dental School Alumni Association.
When not in the office, Dr. Mateja attends many continuing education courses in advanced esthetic, restorative and dental implant procedures throughout Southern California. An avid golfer, she can be found on the links on many Inland Empire courses. She also spends time in her garden, which is lovingly called "the forest", where she has Coconut Orchids, Staghorn Fern, Kangaroo Paws, and a family of kittens that she “adopted” when she found them huddled in the shrimp plants.
Dr. Sharon Mateja is a graduate of Loma Linda School of Dentistry; she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1982.
In 1984, as Director of the Medically Indigent Adult Program at San Bernardino County Hospital, Dr. Mateja helped to establish the first dental facility to care for medically indigent patients in the county.
Dr. Mateja opened her private practice in 1985, at the present location, to serve the residents of Rancho Cucamonga and surrounding communities.
In addition to her esthetic & restorative practice, Dr. Mateja is a faculty member at Loma Linda Dental School where she holds the position of Associate Professor, Restorative Dentistry.
Dr. Mateja is active in community service, in the Tri County Dental Society and is a past Board member for the Loma Linda Dental School Alumni Association.
When not in the office, Dr. Mateja attends many continuing education courses in advanced esthetic, restorative and dental implant procedures throughout Southern California. An avid golfer, she can be found on the links on many Inland Empire courses. She also spends time in her garden, which is lovingly called "the forest", where she has Coconut Orchids, Staghorn Fern, Kangaroo Paws, and a family of kittens that she “adopted” when she found them huddled in the shrimp plants.
42 years
Experience
Ms. Sharon B. Papin, DDS
- Rancho Cucamonga, CA
- Loma Linda Dental School
- Accepting new patients
Veneers for Irreversibly Stained Teeth
Originally posted on Dr. Sharon B. Mateja's practice website"Porcelain veneers are one of the most popular treatments in cosmetic dentistry. They can be used to conceal a wide...
Do orthodontists whiten teeth after braces?
Some do and some don't. If they don't, ask your general dentist to recommend a whitening program for you.
Are baby root canals painful?
No, not painful if properly numbed...we have had children fall asleep during this procedure.
How can I get rid of the sensitivity in my front teeth?
It depends on why they are sensitive. Possibilities: Thin enamel, Gum recession, Clenching and/or grinding, Decay. You first must have the problem diagnosed, then treatment can READ MORE
It depends on why they are sensitive. Possibilities: Thin enamel, Gum recession, Clenching and/or grinding, Decay. You first must have the problem diagnosed, then treatment can be determined.
How many teeth can be on a bridge?
My name is Sharon Mateja NOT Sharon Papin
