German Trujillo, DDS

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Get to know Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. German Trujillo, who serves patients in San Diego, California.

A committed oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Trujillo works with patients at his private practice – Pearlmax Oral Surgery – in San Diego, California. 

Born and raised in Colombia, his early education took place at the Health Sciences Institute CES in Medellín, where he earned his degree in General Dentistry. His commitment to serving the community was evident from the very beginning of his career. Following his graduation, he dedicated ten months to working as a family dentist in a rural area of Colombia, providing essential dental care to those in need.

Driven by a passion for advanced dental care and a thirst for knowledge, Dr. Trujillo took a significant step in his professional journey. He relocated to the vibrant city of Chicago, where he pursued and successfully completed his degree in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialty at the prestigious University of Illinois at Chicago.

Before establishing his private practice in sunny San Diego, he served the greater Seattle area for five years, working as an Associate Oral Surgeon at BrightNow! Dental. His practice not only thrived but also made a lasting impact on the community. 

To boot, Dr. Trujillo dedicated his time and expertise to educating the next generation of dental professionals, serving as an affiliate instructor in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at the University of Washington. He also played an active role as a staff member at the Overlake Hospital Medical Center.

In addition to his thriving practice, Dr. Trujillo is an esteemed member of the California Dental Association and the San Diego County Dental Society, further showcasing his commitment to the advancement of dentistry and his desire to stay connected with his professional community.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery specializes in surgery of the face, mouth, and jaws. It is an internationally recognized surgical specialty. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dental specialists who treat conditions, defects, injuries, and esthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face. Their training involves a four-year graduate degree in dentistry and the completion of a minimum four-year hospital surgical residency program.

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