Sandy Ira Allan Bigman, DDS, MSD

Dr. Sandy Bigman is a first generation orthodontist and native Californian. He is a graduate of the University of the Pacific, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery. He was drawn to orthodontics because of the holistic approach to moving teeth and helping improve self-esteem, as well as preserving patients’ teeth for the rest of their lives. For Dr. Bigman, there is nothing better than removing braces and watching his patients’ excitement at their new smile.

Following dental school, Dr. Bigman practiced general and restorative dentistry in Walnut Creek and Fremont before going to graduate school. He completed a two-year specialty residency in orthodontics at Fairleigh Dickinson School of Dental Medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey just outside of New York City. He obtained a certificate of specialty training and a Master’s degree in Orthodontics. With nearly 25 years in practice, Dr. Bigman has been able to treat a wide variety of complex cases and has completed extensive continuing education. He is passionate about his profession and helping his patients obtain their best smile possible.

Dr. Bigman is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Orthodontics at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, as well as a part-time Attending Professor at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. He has lectured nationally and internationally on various topics related to orthodontics. He loves giving back to his profession by teaching residents who are the future of the orthodontic profession.

Dr. Bigman grew up in San Francisco where his dad owned a bakery and was a third generation baker. He was named after the hall of fame baseball player, Sandy Koufax, who is left handed just like Dr. Bigman. Dr. Bigman’s family includes his daughter, Hallie, and his cat, Bentley. In his spare time, he drives his daughter to ice hockey and karate practice. He enjoys working out, ice skating, skiing, cooking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.