What Sets Us Apart Experience makes the difference! For more than 35 years, Dr. Curtis L. Barmby has been working to help people experience the benefits of a beautiful smile and the ability to maintain a higher level of oral health. He attends twice the amount of continuing education required so he can better serve his patients by learning the latest trends and advances in prosthodontics. As a board certified prosthodontist in the Walnut Creek area, Dr. Barmby has undergone rigorous education, training and testing in all aspects of prosthodontics. Dr. Barmby has taught dental students at both the University of California San Francisco and University of the Pacific. He enjoys giving back to the next generation of dental professionals.