Ocean Breeze Implant and Esthetic Dentistry

INTRODUCTION Dr. Nicholas Goetz is a maxillofacial prosthodontist located in Delray Beach, Florida, and is part of a select group of approximately 150 specialists in the United States. Upon graduation from the University of California, Los Angeles, he worked for the United States Army and the Department of Veterans Affairs as a civilian maxillofacial prosthodontist. His extensive dental experience ranges from the simplest general dentistry procedures to complex oral rehabilitations with im...Read Moreplant-supported and traditional prosthetics. Dr. Goetz recently moved to Delray Beach with his beautiful wife, Holly, and their son, Westin. He is a Gators fan and enjoys water sports and dirt bike riding. Dr. Goetz is very excited for the opportunity to bring his clinical knowledge and skills to Southeast Florida and provide patients with the level of care they deserve. EDUCATION After majoring in Food Science and Human Nutrition, Dr. Goetz attended the University of Florida College of Dentistry, where he graduated in the top 10 percent of his class. During graduation, Dr. Goetz was presented with two honorary awards: – The L.D. Pankey Institute Award for Excellence in Periodontology and Fixed Prosthodontics – The American College of Prosthodontists Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Study of Prosthodontics Dr. Goetz then joined the University of Florida College of Dentistry Advanced Post-Graduate Prosthodontics Residency Program. During his three-year residency, Dr. Goetz earned a Master of Science degree while training extensively to become proficient in the rehabilitation of the most complex dental cases, utilizing the most advanced dental technologies available. In addition, Dr. Goetz received surgical training in the placement of dental implants and bone grafting techniques. He had the opportunity to train with some of the top oral surgeons in the state during his residency. Upon completion of his advanced training, Dr. Goetz pursued a subspecialty of prosthodontics known as maxillofacial prosthodontics. He completed his maxillofacial prosthodontic fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles. Maxillofacial prosthodontics is a highly specialized subspecialty that focuses on the treatment of patients with head and neck cancers and post-surgical cancer resections of the upper and lower jaws, as well as the eyes, ears, and nose. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Upon completion of his advanced training in prosthodontics and maxillofacial prosthodontics, Dr. Goetz sought to practice in a setting where he could give back and serve those who have served others. As a result, he began his post-graduate career with the United States Army, where he worked as a civilian maxillofacial prosthodontist treating active-duty service members of the United States Army and Air Force. Following two years of service, Dr. Goetz was recruited by the James A. Haley Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tampa, Florida. For the past two years, he has devoted his clinical knowledge and skills to caring for the veterans of our armed forces. Dr. Goetz continues to maintain a strong commitment to continuing education and professional development, with active affiliations in the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP), the Florida Prosthodontic Association, and the International Team for Implantology (ITI). Read Less