WHITLOW DENTAL CARE • FRESNO, CA
Meet Dr. Kurt R. Whitlow, DDS
A Fresno dentist focused on dental implants, restorative care, and helping patients understand their treatment choices.
Dr. Whitlow has cared for Central Valley patients for more than 35 years. His work includes single-tooth implants, implant-supported bridges, snap-on dentures, fixed full-arch restorations, and full-mouth rehabilitation.
559-254-4117 • 1326 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA 93721
A family connection to Fresno dentistry
Dr. Kurt Whitlow is a third-generation Fresno dentist. Dr. Dean Whitlow founded the practice in 1957, and the family’s downtown Fresno office opened in 1963. Today, Dr. Whitlow continues the practice’s focus on personal care and treating patients with the consideration he would want for his own family.
Read more about Whitlow Dental Care and the team.
Education and professional background
- Bachelor’s degree, California State University, Fresno, 1984.
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, 1987.
- Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
- Professional memberships listed by the practice: American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and Fresno Madera Dental Society.
- National Provider Identifier: 1588742126.
Dr. Whitlow’s clinical background includes more than 7,000 dental implants placed and thousands of full-arch rehabilitations involving crowns, bridges, implants, and dentures. His experience informs the discussion; your treatment recommendation depends on your individual examination and needs.
Care centered on your treatment options
Different patterns of tooth loss call for different plans. Your consultation is an opportunity to review the teeth you have, discuss the replacements you are considering, and ask about alternatives, timing, costs, and long-term care.
- Dental implants: options for replacing one or more missing teeth.
- Fixed full-arch treatment: implant-supported replacement of an upper or lower arch.
- Snap-on dentures: removable dentures retained by implants.
- Full-mouth reconstruction: planning for several restorative needs.
- Sedation dentistry: discussing comfort options appropriate to the proposed care.
The practice’s in-house dental lab supports selected restorative and repair work. Ask which parts of your plan can be handled in the office and which require additional time or coordination.
Teaching, mentoring, and service
Dr. Whitlow has mentored college students and fellow dentists, supported dental assistant internships, and taught implant-focused seminars in his office and elsewhere in California. Through the Christian Medical and Dental Association, he has participated in dental service trips to the Dominican Republic and communities in California’s Central Valley.
Questions to bring to your consultation
- Which teeth can be maintained, and what alternatives should I consider?
- Which stages of treatment will be needed, and who will provide each stage?
- What temporary teeth and final restoration are included in the proposal?
- What follow-up and maintenance will be needed?
- What does the written estimate include?
Our implant cost guide can help you prepare for the financial discussion.
Meet Dr. Whitlow in Fresno
Bring your questions, medication list, and any available dental records or previous treatment proposals. Whitlow Dental Care welcomes patients from Fresno and the surrounding Central Valley communities.