A native of Poughkeepsie, Dr. Riggins graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1975. He was licensed to practice in the State of New York in March 1976. Dr. Riggins researched the immunology of surgical tooth transplantation with Dr. Peter Robinson, and has since taken thousands of hours of continuing education courses and seminars.
Skill and compassion go hand in hand when providing exceptional patient care. As a dental professional, Dr. Riggins stays up to date on the latest advancements in dentistry in order to provide the most current treatment options for his patients. He is a true general dentist, practicing ALL aspects of general dentistry including oral surgery, endodontics and orthodontics. As a doctor, he recognizes that his patients are unique individuals who have placed a great deal of trust in him and his team. That is just one reason why he values each and every patient relationship.
PAST AND PRESENT PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
American Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry
Ninth District Dental Society
Dutchess County Dental Society member
Dutchess County Dental Society President 2015- 2016
American Society For The Study of Orthodontics
Psi Omega
Taconic DDSO-Attending Dentist 1978-1999
Taconic DDSO-Director of Dental Services 1999-present
Certification in Dental Enteral Conscious Sedation 5/16/08
N.Y.State Task Force on Special Dentistry-founding member
2002
N.Y.State Task Force on Special Dentistry- Sub-Committee Chair
for Best Practices
Product/Technology lecturer, N.Y.State Taskforce on Special
Dentistry
BICON Dental Implant Certification
Top Dentist Honor in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015