Dr. Rivas is a proud member of the following professional organizations: American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of Laser Dentistry, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Santa Clara Dental Society Dr. Steven Gaglio Rivas was born in Los Angeles, California and graduated from Chico Senior High School, in Chico California. For his undergraduate education he attended the Universidad de la Complutense in Madrid, Spain and the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. He attended Georgetown University School of Medicine and Dentistry in Washington D.C. and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Southern California, in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rivas enjoys film and is also a member of the Screen Actors Guild. His hobbies include traveling, languages, fine art, museums, and collecting wine. He is an animal enthusiast and donates to the Humane Society and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).