About the Doctors
Robert McClurg, DDS
Dr. Robert McClurg has been creating beautiful smiles for over 25 years. He received his dental education and his Master of Science degree from Loyola University in Chicago. Dr. McClurg is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), American Association for Functional Orthodontics (AAFO), California Dental Association (CDA), the Sacramento District Dental Society (SDDS) and the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO). Dr. McClurg enjoys flying, motorcycle riding, traveling and spending time with his family.
Dr. Dane McClurg, DDS
Dr. Dane McClurg was born and raised in El Dorado County. He attended Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and received his DDS in 2009. During his training, he was awarded the Service Learning Award and the prestigious Academy of General Dentistry award, given to only one senior student. He then completed an intensive one year orthodontic fellowship at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Dr. McClurg is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and the Sacramento District Dental Society.
Dr. Dane McClurg is passionate about providing comprehensive and excellent dental treatment to his patients. He emphasizes the importance of prevention and educating the patient about the treatment that is necessary.
Dr. McClurg enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons doing anything outdoors. He also values time spent doing dental mission trips. He recently worked at the LA Sports Arena with Remote Area Medical providing care to those who could not afford dental treatment. He has also been to China, Cameroon, Africa and Cambodia doing dental work.
Ralph A. Callender III, DDS
Dr. Callender believes that orthodontic treatment should be an enjoyable experience for everyone. He is honored for the opportunity to transform his patients’ appearance. If he had a second chance to choose a career, he would choose orthodontics again without hesitation.
Dr. Callender received his D.D.S. from Loma Linda University in 1987 and his Certificate of Orthodontics from Howard University in 1989. He also completed an additional three years of graduate study toward a Ph.D. in Neurophysiology.
Dr. Callender is a member of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists. During his training he received the Outstanding Performance in Orthodontic Research award from Howard University Department of Orthodontics and later received special recognition in Recruitment and Retention from the American Dental Association.
Dr. Callender enjoys writing, photography, running, skiing, Bible study and spending time with his family.