American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Western Los Angeles Dental Society
American Dental Education Association
A native of southern California, Dr. Turchi received his DDS degree from the University of the Pacifc, Dugoni School of Dentistry in 1987. After 28 years in his own private practice, Dr. Turchi is excited to become part of the faculty at Western University, College of Dental Medicine. Having taught for four years at the UCLA School of Dentistry in the AEGD program, he hopes to bring a blend of experience and teaching skills to the College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Turchi was an Examiner for the California State Board of Dental Examiners for many years. His focus in dentistry has been in implant dentistry, intra-oral photography, laser dentistry and conservative esthetic dentistry.