Meet Your Trusted Sarasota Prosthodontist
Dr. Ben Tindal
Dr. Tindal was born and raised in northern Indiana, and he moved with his family to Florida right before his senior year of high school. With a true passion for what he does, Dr. Tindal strives to care for every patient as though they were family. He looks forward to serving you and your loved ones using his expertise in dental prosthetics, dental implants, and many other advanced restorative services.
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Dr. Tindal enjoys spending his weekends with his family, which includes his wife and four children (two boys and two girls). He also enjoys learning about cars and playing the guitar whenever he can. During football season, you’ll find him cheering for the Florida Gators.
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Dr. Tindal is also involved in various charitable organizations, including Project Christmas Smiles (provides free dental care for those in need) and SPARCC (a non-profit organization providing domestic violence and sexual assault services).
Dental Education and Professional Background
In order to continually grow and refine his skills, he has active memberships in many professional organizations:
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American College of Prosthodontics
Florida Prosthodontic Association
Academy of Osseointegration
American Dental Association
Florida Dental Association
Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
West Coast Dental Association
Sarasota County Dental Association
Dr. Tindal earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida and subsequently obtained his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Florida, where he was recognized for his exceptional undergraduate work in prosthodontics by the American College of Prosthodontics.
Following this, he pursued advanced education by completing a rigorous three-year residency at the University of Florida, where he earned a master's degree and certificate in prosthodontics. During his final year of residency, Dr. Tindal was appointed as the chief resident by his colleagues.
His passion for modern esthetic dentistry led him to undertake research in the field of composite bonding for his master's thesis. Dr. Tindal remains committed to expanding his expertise in ceramics, dental implants, and comprehensive multidisciplinary treatment planning.
Learn why Dr. Tindal Became a Prosthodontist
Dr. Tindal was initially drawn to dentistry because it gave him the opportunity to use both his mind and his hands to improve people’s lives in a meaningful way. He often tells his patients that he combines art, science, and engineering to restore their smiles. His dedication to service and technical savvy makes him perfectly suited for the delicate work required of a prosthodontist, and to him, nothing is more fulfilling than knowing he helped give someone their smile and confidence back.
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