Dr. Austen Lucena

Dr. Austen Lucena is a Board-Certified Periodontist and Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Lucena is a native of Northern California, growing up in Chico before obtaining his BS in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Neurology, Physiology and Behavioral Sciences from the University of California, Davis. While completing his DDS at the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry, he developed a fascination with the connections between gingival and systemic health and decided to pursue further specialized training. He attended the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston, where he obtained a Certificate in periodontics and Masters of Science in Dentistry, focused on the connection between periodontal disease and the elevation of systemic blood pressure. To this day, he remains firmly committed to continued education in the latest surgical techniques, regenerative therapies and implant technologies.

At the core of Dr. Lucena’s treatment philosophy is a genuine commitment to patient-centered care. He believes that taking the time to understand each patient’s unique needs, concerns and goals is vital in building trust and delivering successful outcomes. He firmly believes that every patient-doctor relationship should be an open conversation, allowing patients the opportunity to play an active role in their oral health and become fully informed of all available treatment options to make confident decisions before undergoing care. Beginning at initial consultation and lasting through the long-term maintenance of a patient’s periodontal condition, Dr. Lucena is dedicated to helping patients across the greater Sacramento community achieve and maintain their optimal oral health. He partners with like-minded general dentists and specialists of other disciplines to build comprehensive treatment plans, striving not only to treat immediate patient concerns, but to also address preventable future complications. 

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Lucena is a proud fourth-generation Bay Area sports fan and a lifelong lover of the outdoors. Whether he’s out on the water or hiking through the fresh air of the Sierra Nevada mountains, he finds time in nature to be the ideal way to unwind and recharge, allowing him to return to the office refreshed and ready to provide the highest level of care to his patients.