He graduated from Bishop Gorman High School, then went on to receive his bachelor's degree from Harvard University. Dr. Rillera returned home to attend UNLV School of Dental Medicine, where he graduated with his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree in 2014. After graduating, he spent over 6 years as a dental officer on active duty in the United States Army.
He received an honorable discharge from the Army and finished with the rank of Major. Dr. Rillera feels truly blessed to have had the opportunity to serve his country and to treat the dental needs of our nation's soldiers. While in the Army, he completed a two year Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency, earned a master's degree in Oral Biology, and achieved Board Certification through the American Board of General Dentistry.
They have a loveable, yet mischievous dog named Archie. In his spare time, Dr. Rillera loves to travel, watch sports (Go Knights Go!), and try new foods and restaurants. Dr. Rillera has had plenty of opportunity to volunteer of his time, and most recently traveled to Honduras on a dental mission. While there, he and other dentists provided free dental care to hundreds of the local children.
Dr. Rillera also volunteers weekly at the UNLV School of Dental Medicine, where he is an assistant professor in the Clinical Sciences Department. Being a faculty member at the dental school allows him to keep up to date with the latest research and clinical practices. Dr. Rillera loves to teach, and is passionate about preparing the dental students for their future careers as dentists.
Dr. Rillera treats all his patients as he would his own family. He absolutely loves the challenges and gratification that dentistry gives him. He looks forward to seeing you in the office for any of your dental needs!
What does it mean if a dentist is Board Certified? Board certification tests can vary between professions, but Board Certification is a distinction of advanced training and knowledge in a particular medical or dental specialty. All dentists must, first of all, graduate from an accredited dental school and then obtain a state dental license in order to practice. These are the basic requirements that all dentists must acquire to practice dentistry in the United States. A dentist who is Board Certified has gone above and beyond the basic requirements to practice dentistry. The vast majority of dentists do not become Board Certified because it involves several additional requirements, including:
As you can see, a board certified dentist goes through significantly more training and clinical experience. When you seek out a Board Certified dentist, you are working with an expert who cares about giving you the best. Dr. Rillera has achieved this reputable certification in order to provide the highest quality care for his patients.
