Prosthodontist Reno
Get to Know Dr. Jonathan Winfield
Dr. Winfield is our very own board-certified prosthodontist here in Reno. He is a deeply humble and interesting person who is passionate about helping his patients thrive, whether that’s through providing them with a full mouth reconstruction or tackling their tooth loss with dental implants. Growing up in a low-income household without access to healthcare and other medical services, Dr. Winfield’s calling in life is to give back whenever he’s able to, which is why you’ll always find him going on humanitarian trips, like his upcoming ones to Mexico, Jamaica, and the Philippines. Continue reading for more information on Dr. Winfield’s academic and clinical backgrounds.
Why Did You Decide to Become a Prosthodontist?
Growing up, Dr. Winfield always loved science and had a strong drive to help people in his community. In high school, he took a medical mission trip to Uganda, where he spent a couple of weeks setting up clinics and helping the underserved. The appreciation from the community was overwhelming and ultimately what made him decide to pursue a career in the medical field.
Flash forward to his final years of his undergraduate studies, and he went on another mission trip to Ensenada, Mexico with the UCSD Flying Samaritans. He spent time volunteering with both the medical and dental teams and saw how the dental team was able to alleviate pain with tooth extractions and surgeries. Those immediate, life-changing results were what he wanted to be able to do for his patients, which is why he decided to follow his calling to become a dentist.
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
Dr. Winfield attended the University of California San Diego for his undergraduate studies before going to the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry at University of the Pacific for dental school. After earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery, he took his studies one step further and specialized in surgical prosthodontics by completing his Advanced Prosthodontics & Implant Innovation for Specialty training at the University of Illinois Chicago. Ultimately, Dr. Winfield has displayed his expertise by passing a rigorous national board examination and becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics.
In addition to regularly going on humanitarian trips across the world to help underserved communities, Dr. Winfield takes continuing education courses to advance his clinical skills and capabilities. He has been trained in IV conscious moderate sedation by the world-renowned Dr. Stanley Malamed and Dr. Ken Reed. He also stays up-to-date with the latest advancements in his field by maintaining an active membership in several major professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, American Academy of Prosthodontics, and Northern Nevada Dental Society.
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
Outside of the dental office, you can catch Dr. Winfield always spending time with his grandmother, parents, two sisters, nieces, and nephew, who all mean the world to him. They spend every holiday together and are always there for each other no matter what.
Dr. Winfield is a unique presence in the dental world and values his Mexican heritage. He can speak fluent Spanish, and his love for travelling has taken him to 20 countries. He has even lived in South America! In addition to his globetrotting, Dr. Winfield loves anything having to do with the great outdoors, like rock climbing, snowboarding, and hiking.
In addition to his professional hobbies, he has a passion for spinning fire poi, which involves creating a beautiful synchronized visual using a weighted object that’s on fire.