Dr. A. Scott Grivas III, DDS — Sacramento Dentist
Dr. A. Scott Grivas III, DDS is the owner and sole dentist at Premier Dentistry, a TMJ and cosmetic studio in Sacramento, California. He has practiced since 2004, completed his training in neuromuscular and cosmetic dentistry at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, and focuses on TMJ and jaw pain, airway and sleep-related breathing concerns, dental implants, sedation for anxious patients, and cosmetic dentistry.
Eight years in intensive care before dental school
Dr. Grivas came to dentistry the long way. Before he was a dentist he was a registered nurse, and he spent eight years in intensive care — including through dental school. That background is not a footnote on a bio page; it is the reason the practice runs the way it does. Reading a monitor, taking a medical history seriously, noticing when something is off before it becomes an emergency, and staying calm when a patient is frightened are ICU habits, and they carry directly into a dental operatory where sedation, medically complex patients, and long surgical appointments are routine.
Education and licensure
Dr. Grivas earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and has been in practice since October 2004. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, he came to California for Loma Linda and built his practice in Sacramento, where it has now served the Campus Commons and Arden Park area for roughly two decades. He is licensed to practice dentistry in the State of California.
Advanced training at the Las Vegas Institute
Dr. Grivas completed his core training at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), covering both neuromuscular dentistry — the evaluation of the jaw joint together with the muscles of the head and neck and the way the teeth meet — and comprehensive cosmetic dentistry. LVI training is postgraduate continuing education rather than an ADA-recognized specialty; Dr. Grivas is a general dentist with advanced training in these areas, not a specialist, and that distinction is one he keeps straight in every conversation with a patient.
Additional clinical training
Beyond LVI, Dr. Grivas has completed advanced training in dental implant placement and restoration, advanced endodontic (root canal) therapy, and oral conscious sedation. He is a trained Vivos® provider for airway-focused appliance therapy, and is Invisalign® certified — which he uses not only for cosmetic alignment but as part of bite and airway development in TMJ and breathing cases. He holds Fellowship status with the International Dental Implant Association.
How he practices
Premier Dentistry is a small, personalized, out-of-network practice, and that is a deliberate choice rather than an accident of size. Dr. Grivas is the only dentist; he sees his own patients, plans his own cases, and does not hand off treatment to a rotating roster. Appointments are longer than the industry average because diagnosis of jaw pain and airway problems does not fit into fifteen minutes. The practice invests in current technology — 3D imaging, digital planning, and same-day crowns milled in the office — and treats patients the way he would want his own family treated.
The through-line: it is all connected
The reason one dentist treats TMJ, airway, implants, and cosmetics under one roof is that in practice these rarely arrive separately. A worn-down smile is often a clenching problem. A clenching problem is often a bite problem, and sometimes a breathing problem. Someone who has avoided dentistry for a decade out of fear frequently needs implants by the time they walk in. Treating any one of these in isolation is how patients end up bounced between offices with a partial answer. Dr. Grivas evaluates the whole system first, then treats in phases.
Professional memberships
Dr. Grivas is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the International Association of Mercury Free Dentists.
Outside the practice
Dr. Grivas is married to Rebekah and they have two daughters. Outside the office he gardens, cooks, and spends as much time outdoors as Sacramento weather allows.
Questions About Dr. Grivas
Who is Dr. Scott Grivas?
Dr. A. Scott Grivas III, DDS is the owner and sole dentist at Premier Dentistry in Sacramento, California, practicing since 2004. He earned his DDS from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry after eight years as an ICU registered nurse, and completed advanced training in neuromuscular and cosmetic dentistry at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies.
Is Dr. Grivas a TMJ specialist?
No, and he does not use that word. TMJ and neuromuscular dentistry are not ADA-recognized dental specialties, so no dentist can accurately advertise as a TMJ specialist. Dr. Grivas is a general dentist with advanced postgraduate training in neuromuscular dentistry from the Las Vegas Institute, and TMJ and airway care is a primary focus of his practice.
What conditions does Dr. Grivas focus on?
TMJ disorders and chronic jaw pain, airway and sleep-related breathing concerns including snoring and oral appliance therapy, dental implants and full-arch All-on-X restoration, sedation dentistry for patients with dental anxiety, and cosmetic dentistry including veneers and full smile design. He also provides general and family dentistry for existing patients and their families.
Does Dr. Grivas take my insurance?
Premier Dentistry is an out-of-network, fee-for-service practice and does not participate as an in-network provider with dental plans, and does not accept Medicare or Medi-Cal. Many patients with PPO plans still receive out-of-network benefits, and the office provides the documentation needed to submit. An in-house membership plan and third-party financing are available.
Where is Dr. Grivas located?
Premier Dentistry is at 2 Scripps Drive, Suite 102, Sacramento, CA 95825, in the Campus Commons area near Arden Park, serving Sacramento, Carmichael, Arden-Arcade, Fair Oaks, Folsom, and the surrounding region. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
How long has Dr. Grivas been practicing?
Dr. Grivas has practiced dentistry since October 2004 — more than twenty years — and has operated his Sacramento practice for approximately twenty-two years as of 2026.
This information is educational and is not a substitute for an examination, diagnosis, or treatment plan from a licensed dentist. Individual results vary.
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