Ocean Breeze Prosthodontics

INTRODUCTION Dr. Nicholas Goetz is a maxillofacial prosthodontist located in Delray Beach, Florida and is part of a select group of 150 specialists in the US. Upon graduation from University of California Los Angeles, he worked for the US Army and the Veteran Affairs as a civilian Maxillofacial Prosthodontist. His extensive dental experience ranges from the simplest of general dentistry procedures, to complex oral rehabilitations with implant and traditional prosthetics. Dr. Goetz recentl...Read Morey moved to Delray Beach with his beautiful wife Holly and their son Westin. He’s a Gators fan, and loves water sports and dirt bike riding. Dr. Nicholas Goetz is very excited for the opportunity to bring all his clinical knowledge and skills to Southeast Florida, and provide patients the level of care they deserve. EDUCATION After majoring in in Food Science & Human Nutrition, Dr. Goetz attended the University of Florida College of Dentistry, where he graduated in the top ten percent of his graduating class. During graduation, Dr. Goetz was presented with two honorary awards: – The L.D. Pankey Institute Award for Excellence in Periodontology and Fixed Prosthodontics, and – 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 program, Dr. Goetz earned a Master of Science degree, while training diligently to become proficient with the rehabilitation of the most complex dental cases, utilizing the most advanced dental technologies provided. In addition, Dr. Goetz was surgically trained during his residency in the placement of dental implants and bone grafting techniques. Dr. Goetz 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 then decided to pursue a subspecialty of Prosthodontics, known as Maxillofacial Prosthodontics. Dr. Goetz completed his Maxillofacial Prosthodontic fellowship at the University of California Los Angeles. Maxillofacial prosthodontics is a very elite sub-specialty of prosthodontics, that deals with the treatment of patients with various forms of head and necks cancers and post-surgical cancer resections of the upper and lowers jaws, as well as eyes, ears & nose. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Upon his completion of his advanced training in the specialties of Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Dr. Goetz wanted to practice in an area in which he felt he could give back and help patients devoted to helping all of us. As a result, he began his post education career with the United States Army. At that time, Dr. Goetz served as a civilian maxillofacial prosthodontist treating active duty service members of the United States Army and Air Force. Following two years of work, Dr. Goetz was recruited by the James A. Haley Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tampa, Florida. For the past two years Dr. Goetz has devoted his clinical knowledge and skills to the veterans of our armed forces. Dr. Goetz continues his strong drive and appreciation, for the continued education and knowledge in his field. With continued active affiliation and involvement with the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP), The Florida Prosthodontic Association, and the International Team for Implantology (ITI). FAMILY Now with the support of his amazing and talented wife, Dr. Holly Trinh, and their 9-month-old son Westin, Dr. Goetz is very excited to have the opportunity to bring all his clinical knowledge and skills, to provide the patients of the Southeast Florida with the most advanced and comprehensive dentistry they deserve. We look forward for the opportunity to earn your trust and respect while providing you the ability to achieve your perfect smile. Dr. Nicholas E. Goetz, DMD, MS Maxillofacial Prosthodontist Read Less