University-Level Excellence is at the heart of Dr. Bramanti’s approach to clinical practice providing you with the most advanced and effective treatment innovations at the forefront of his profession.
You are invited to share your treatment needs and concerns with Dr. Bramanti and receive the clinical and academic wisdom that comes from the frontiers of University-Level Excellence.
Biographical Synopsis
Early Career
Thomas E. Bramanti received his dental degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry in 1985. He then trained in the Dentist-Scientist Program from 1986-1991 at the same university where he received a specialty certificate in periodontics and a Ph.D. in Microbiology. Dr. Bramanti was an Assistant Professor of Periodontology in the Department of Stomatology at the University of California San Francisco from 1991-1994 where he was a lecturer, an attending surgeon for regenerative and implant therapy, researcher, student advisor and private practitioner. Dr. Bramanti left academia in 1994 to enter the private sector and now maintains a periodontal and dental implant practice in Fresno.
TMJ Expert Training
Dr. Bramanti attended the L.D. Pankey Institute for advanced training in comprehensive reconstruction, occlusion and TMD therapy from 1999 to 2004. Certification at the highest level was achieved attaining a TMJ Expert Specialist recognition.
Fresno Community Scholar and Educator
In 2010, he was appointed as an Attending Surgeon, Lecturer and Director of the Implant Program and the TMD Clinic in the UCSF-Fresno Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program. In 2012, Dr. Bramanti was appointed as an Attending Surgeon and Lecturer in the UCSF-Fresno Community Medical Center Dental General Practice Residency. In 2019, Dr. Bramanti was appointed as a Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of California San Francisco and also Clinical Assistant Professor UCSF-Fresno Medical Education Program.
Fresno Community Outreach
Being an active participant in the Fresno community, Dr. Bramanti lectures and participates in programs at Fresno City College in the Dental Hygiene Program, local public schools, helps underprivileged students seek biomedical careers, and provides mission-based dental care to migrant workers. A love for student learning has always been central to Dr. Bramanti’s passion, having advised and mentored over 60 dental students and residents.
A Specialist Expert, Leader and Teacher
Dr. Bramanti has almost 40 years of experience in regeneration and implant dentistry having placed over 10,000 regenerative membranes and over 18,000 implants in his clinical career. He has trained and advised numerous dental specialists in implantology and regenerative techniques. He has also mentored many general dentists in periodontics, occlusion and comprehensive reconstruction.
Inventor And Biomedical Industry Expert
Interfacing with the Biomedical industry, Dr. Bramanti has engaged in translational research contributing to the development of new products and marketing approaches to bring regeneration and implant dentistry to the forefront of dental practice. These research efforts have also resulted in two U.S. Patents and have had a major impact in implant dentistry. Dr. Bramanti has an established record of executive experience and management spanning his career.
Expert Witness For Medico-legal Affairs
Dr. Bramanti has served as an expert consultant for over 20 years in legal matters related to dentistry and medicine.
A Lifelong Scholar
Dr. Bramanti has lectured locally, nationally and internationally on all aspects of periodontics including periodontal microsurgery and plastics, oral medicine, guided tissue regeneration, guided bone regeneration, advanced bone grafting, implant dentistry, peri-implantitis, comprehensive oral reconstruction, and principles of occlusion and TMJ therapy. Dr. Bramanti has numerous publications in both clinical and basic research journals as well as local periodicals.
