With over 34 years of experience in the field of dental technology,  Marv Staggs, CDT  is on the leading edge of dentistry. Marv owns and operates a thriving dental laboratory in Salem, Oregon. Precision Dental Restorations specializes cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry and has continued to grow since 1983, when the doors opened.

His career has been devoted to pursuing the latest technology and trends in the industry through a rigorous schedule of continuing education.   Marv’s first course in reconstructive dentistry was in 1987, with Dr. Bob Lee.  Throughout his ceramic training, Marv has studied with the leaders in the field, such as: John Hubbard, Mick Kedge, Asami Tanaka, Lee Culp, Matt Roberts, Ernst Heganbarth, Claude Seibert, Don Cornell,  and Oliver Brix.

Marv has participated in continuing education courses  throughout the United States and internationally, including:  Pac-Live courses, Hornbrook Group, Las Vegas Institute, and OBI. He was faculty for the both Pac-Live and the Hornbrook Group, participating in a variety of courses:  Anterior, Full- Mouth  rehabilitation Synergy, and occlusion.

Marv also coordinates and directs a local study club in the Salem area to aid in ongoing education for dentists. His commitment to quality dentistry is reflected in his unwavering dedication to education.