TAYLOR GOGGINS, DDS
Dr. Goggins is a native of Houston, Texas, and graduate of Brigham Young University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. He also spent two years in Mexico City on a mission for his church, becoming fluent in Spanish.
After his mission, Dr. Goggins returned to Texas to earn his DDS at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. During his time there, he received numerous awards, scholarships and research grants and served in several leadership roles, including president of the Hispanic Student Dental Association. Upon finishing his degree work, he completed a three-year residency at the Baylor College of Dentistry. He is also a former clinical assistant professor at the Baylor College of Dentistry Department of Restorative Sciences.
Dr. Goggins and his wife love spending time with their three daughters and enjoying the outdoors, and they look forward to skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. His four leading ladies keep him busy as they pursue their passions for travel, reading and art.
Tim Chae, DMD
Dr. Tim Chae grew up in the DC metro area in Maryland. He completed his undergrad at Syracuse University with a BachelorÂ’s degree of science. After his undergraduate studies, Dr. Tim did two years of bone endocrinology research at Mass General while working to complete a post baccalaureate at Harvard.
Dr. Tim studied at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, earning his degree of Dental Medicine (DMD), while also holding the title of Treasurer of his graduating class. Since graduation, he has continued active research which earned him the national award of 2018 AADR Student Research Fellowship.
While in dental school, Dr. Tim enrolled in an additional two-year program called Academic Career Track Area of Concentration (ACT ARCO) to develop leadership skills and gain foundation in teaching and research.
Dr. Tim’s prosthodontics residency was completed at the University of Rochester with a focus on implant and complex restorative dentistry using CAD/CAM workflows. He says he chose prosthodontics because he wants to help patients with complex, reconstructive needs.
Luciano Retana, DDS, MS, CDT
Dr. Luciano Retana is a third-generation dentist that has a wide academic background, acquired in top tier Universities in Costa Rica, Argentina, and the United States. These certify him as a highly trained professional in the field of Implant Dentistry and Oral Rehabilitation.
In order to keep up with the latest scientific and technological advances in the field of implant dentistry, and incorporating such advances in his practice, Dr. Luciano has participated in various international conferences and has also taken several specialization courses abroad. This experience has turned him into a leading expert as well as an international speaker in this field. Dr. Luciano is a well-known member of different recognized dental associations, which have accredited him for the formal practice of his profession, nationally and internationally. His renowned academic training and professional experience has allowed him to work with some of the most prominent doctors in dentistry, and some of the major dental specialty clinics, as director of the implant department.
Dr. Luciano Retana completed his undergraduate studies, where he received his DDS degree in 2005. He obtained his first Master of Science and specialty in Prosthodontics with an emphasis in dental implants from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2008. In 2012 he completed the advanced education program for international dentists CCAD in Implantology at New York University. In 2017 he went back to School at Louisiana State University, to complete his second Master of Science in Dentistry, his Certificate in Prosthodontics, and his Certification as a Dental Technician in 2020. During his residency he was elected Chief resident. He maintains a private practice focusing on comprehensive restorative and implant dentistry while keeping a part-time Clinical Assistant Professor position in the Prosthodontic Post-Grad Program at Texas A & M and a Gratis Faculty position at the department of Prosthodontics at the Louisiana State University. He has lectured nationally and internationally on Immediate Loading, Computer Guided surgery, CAD CAM Dentistry, Implants in the Esthetic Zone, Guided Bone Regeneration, and Occlusion.
Meet Our Team
Authenticity is key to everything we do at Longmont Restorative Dentistry. Our team members genuinely care about the quality of the work they do and the patient experiences that they provide. We have a diverse team of dental professionals who are dedicated to ensuring our prosthodontists can create the smile you want and need. Our team members speak English and Spanish and are looking forward to meeting you. Call 303-325-6043 today to schedule your free restorative consultation in Longmont, Colorado.
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