Dr. Greg Skeens

Dr. Skeens majored in Biology at Cal State University San Bernardino, and then attended Loma Linda University dental school and graduated in 2001. He was the first in his class to finish all clinical requirements 6 months early, and became a faculty member at the dental school. Dr. Skeens attended dental school on an academic Navy scholarship and served 4 years as a Navy Dentist and a Naval Officer. After completing an advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency he volunteered to de...Read Moreploy on the USS Peleliu in 2003. While deployed, Dr. Skeens provided dental care for 2500 marines, as well as humanitarian dental care to the Indigenous people of Iraq and Africa. He was then the clinical director at Camp Pendleton which fulfilled his obligation to the Navy in 2005. Dr. Skeens went on to purchase an existing, long term dental office in Encinitas from a retiring Dentist. Dr. Skeens belongs to the American Dental Association (ADA), California Dental Association (CDA), and San Diego County Dental Society (SDCDS). He also attends Patriot and IADI Study Clubs. He is very active and enjoys surfing, snowboarding, golfing, working out, hiking, running, and camping. His favorite book is “7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. Read Less

Lucia has been in the dental field for over 14 years and is passionate about it. She moved to San Diego from the Bay Area last year. She loves to find ways to help people smile and that includes building confidence to share their smile! She is always happy to answer patients’ questions, plan for appointments, help resolve concerns and make their visits positive. It is important to Lucia that each of them enjoy a feeling of ease and confidence in the office. She appreciates how positive the envir...Read Moreonment is here at Dr Skeens’ office. Lucia and entire team work extremely well together to provide the best service for the patients. She loves the positive energy felt by everyone and really appreciates the attentive care Dr Skeens strives to provide to each patient. Lucia has a son, Brendon and a Maltese dog, Lula! She loves doing all things outdoors! Also, to watch a good movie, read a good book, cook, travel, go bowling and coloring! Quality time with her family and friends are really important to her! Blue is her favorite color! Read Less

About: Sarah has been in the dental industry for 37 years, in which 10+ years have been with Dr. Greg Skeens. Her passion for dentistry goes beyond the clinical aspect and is more about helping patients achieve better overall health by focusing on their oral health. The social connection that she experiences with the patients is invaluable. For Sarah, it's a wonderful perk of the job that she can learn about the patient as well as from them. When she's away from the office, she enjoys the ...Read Morepractice of yoga. Her favorite place to be is with her husband Rodelle and their dog Midas. And hanging out with friends and family when she has time! Cool facts - favorite color is the rainbow, but if she must narrow it down..it’s turquoise blue. The mantra she lives by, “Your health is your wealth” Read Less

About: Leigh is a Registered Dental Assistant and has been active in the dental community for 10 years. She helps people feel comfortable by easing their fears. Assisting Dr. Greg Skeens, and helping patients reach their dental goals is why she does what she does. And for fun, Leigh enjoys spending time with friends and family. Favorite color - green

About: Dawn is a Registered Dental Hygienist and has been in dentistry for 35 years. In which, 21 of them have been as a dental hygienist. Her favorite part of dentistry is helping patients set positive health goals. Outside of the dental office, she likes hanging out with her family. For fun, Dawn enjoys bike riding and boogie boarding. Dawn lives by the Golden Rule - "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Her favorite color is yellow.