Dr. Bruce G. Toy
Dr. Toy is a native of Stockton, attended local schools, graduated from Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, attended San Francisco State University earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. Immediately after graduation he entered the United States Air Force, where he was commissioned an officer and went onto receiving his silver pilot wings. A Vietnam veteran he completed his military service with a rank of Captain. In 1977, he earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in 1981. He maintains close relationships with University of the Pacific serving as an officer and board member of the Pacific Alumni Association, School of Dentistry, School of Pharmacy, and the main Stockton campus. He is also Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Restorative Dentistry.
He is the founder and co-director of the St. Raphael Dental Clinic at St. Mary’s Interfaith Community Center; which provides access and free dental services to those who cannot afford dental care and have no insurance. St. Raphael Dental Clinic sees over 2000 patients annually with volunteer dentist from the San Joaquin Dental Society.
Dr. Toy serves in organized dentistry as:
- Past President, Alumni Association, Arthur A. Dugoni School Of Dentistry
- Alumni Association, Thomas J. Long School of Health Sciences
- Regent, International College of Dentists, USA Section, 13th District
- Chair of the American Dental Association Foundation Relief Fund Grant Programs
- Co-Chair of CDA Cares Stockton
- Co-Chair of Give Kids a Smile, San Joaquin County
- American Dental Association Counsel of Dental Benefits Program, Quality Assessment and Improvement
- Delegate to the House of Delegates, American Dental Association
- Delegate to the House of Delegates, California Dental Association
- American Medical Association Physicians Consortium on Performance Improvement
- Past Chair of the Board of Directors of the California Dental Association Foundation
- Past Chair of the American Dental Association House of Delegates Reference Committee on Scientific Matters
- Past Chair of the California Dental Association Foundation Board of Directors
- Past Chair of the California Dental Association Council on Dental Care
- Past Chair of the California Dental Association Council on Endorsed Programs
- Past Trustee for California Dental Association
- Past Chair of the California Dental Association House of Delegates Reference Committee
Dr. Toy has distinguished himself through active involvement in numerous professional, civic, community and charitable organizations receiving honors and awards for his achievements, including:
- St. Mary’s Interfaith Community Center Outstanding Volunteer
- Council for the Spanish Speaking Services Award
- J.C. Penny’s Golden Rule Award
- American Dental Association Access Recognition Award
- Coalition for Excellence in Healthcare Heroes in Healthcare Award
- Rotary Foundation of Rotary International Honorary Paul Harris Fellow
He is a Fellow in three post-graduate honor societies:
- Pierre Fouchard Academy
- The American College of Dentists
- The International College of Dentists