About Pamela A. Macpherson, DDS
Dr. Pamela MacPherson has been voted and listed as one of San Diego’s Top Dentists every year since 2013. She cherishes this title bestowed on her by her peers in the dental community. She is also very proud of the fact that more than 99% of her patients recommend her to their family and friends. Here at Center for Dental Restorations, Dr. Pamela A. MacPherson takes her responsibility as a dental professional very seriously. As the only female board-certified prosthodontist in San Diego, she is always open to listening to her patients to see how she can help them. She also personally knows the pain and challenges associated with needing extensive dental work. With Dr. Pamela MacPherson, you will get a dentist who is exceptionally trained and emotionally invested in your treatment. General dentists have essential knowledge and training to treat rudimentary dental conditions. A prosthodontist is a dental professional who has undergone additional and more extensive training within the restorative field of dentistry. This is over and above what general dentistry training typically involves. General dentists can also refer to themselves as cosmetic dentists without receiving any additional training or tests. Cosmetic Dentistry is not recognized as a specialty by the American Dental Association (ADA). Prosthodontics, however, is recognized by the ADA as a dental specialty, which requires additional training and testing. Prosthodontists are trained to treat more complex dental conditions and improve the overall oral function, appearance, comfort, and health of their patients. As a prosthodontist, Dr. MacPherson completed a three-year specialty residency program after completing dental school. She then went on to challenge the American Board of Prosthodontics (ABP) certification process successfully to become a Diplomate. This process involved a written exam and three oral exams based on actual patient treatment performed by Dr. MacPherson. This is how she became a Board-Certified Prosthodontist. Not all prosthodontists choose to challenge the board certification process, but they are still prosthodontists. Dr. MacPherson works tirelessly to maintain her board certification by continuously educating herself and passing regular tests. She is required to pass an exam regularly. She also continually educates herself on the latest technologies and surgical procedures that make patient care a priority and as convenient and comfortable as possible. Dr. MacPherson grew up in Spring Valley, San Diego. She still lives and practices in San Diego, her beloved hometown. Currently, Dr. MacPherson is located in Hillcrest. Having grown up in this community that she loves, she now serves it with dedication. Dr. MacPherson is a fierce proponent of education and spends her free time educating professionals in need. She also indulges in her favorite hobbies like supporting and cheering for the Padres (her favorite baseball team), in-line skating, photography, and outdoor exercising in this beautiful city. Dr. MacPherson takes pride in serving her community. She has offered her time and energy volunteering for the Continuing Education Committee since 2012 and the San Diego County Dental Society’s Peer Review Committee since 2013. Lifelong education is one of her aspirations, and she encourages others to aspire for the same as the Chairperson for the Continuing Education Committee. Dr. MacPherson has also volunteered at every CDA Cares free dental clinic since 2013, and has been a lead doctor in the denture section of the clinics since 2014.
