At Mt. Diablo Orthodontics, Dr. Reichhold and Dr. Vargas are committed to exceeding the standards of their profession. They are active members of the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Contra Costa Dental Society and the World Federation of Orthodontists. In addition, Dr. Reichhold had served as one of the faculty at the UCSF Orthodontic program as an assistant clinical professor. The doctors also have been invited on numerous occasions to speak about orthodontics to dental groups.
Dr. Gary Reichhold
Dr. Gary Reichhold received his bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Berkeley. He then attended the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS) in June of 1987. He graduated with honors and was elected to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. He then completed his education at UCSF School of Dentistry where he received his Certificate in Orthodontics in 1989.
When Dr. Reichhold is not at the office he enjoys traveling, gardening, fishing, Giants baseball, 49ers football, Cal football and Warriors basketball as well as spending time with his family!
Dr. Ricky Vargas
Dr. Ricky Vargas attended Holy Names University where he graduated Cum Laude and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2009. He attended UCSF School of Dentistry where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS) in June of 2016, and then continued his education at UCSF earning his Masters of Science degree in Oral Biology and Craniofacial Sciences and his Certificate in Orthodontics in 2019. Dr. Reichhold was proud to be one of his professors.
Outside of orthodontics, Dr. Vargas’s biggest hobby is spending time with his family. He also loves soccer and played in the Professional Developmental League in New Orleans before attending dental school.
Both Dr. Reichhold and Dr. Vargas have a passion for orthodontics and love working with both children and adults. They are excited to give their patients confident smiles that will last a lifetime!
