Dr. Eggleston graduated from the USC School of Dentistry with the unique distinction of receiving the Daniel Cave Memorial Award and the Lewis E. Ford Memorial Award for achievements in prosthodontics. Additionally, he was elected to the ATE and OKU honorary dental fraternities.

After graduation, Dr. Eggleston continued at the USC School of Dentistry with a residency in the specialty of prosthodontics, receiving his Prosthodontics Certification and the American Board of Prosthodontics Certification. After completing his residency at USC he practiced prosthodontics at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C., achieving the rank of Major.

Currently, Dr. Eggleston is on the faculty at the Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC as a Clinical Associate Professor and serves as a member of the Board of Councilors. In December, 2021, Dr. Eggleston started a 3 year commitment as a Subject Matter Expert for the Dental Board of California. Dr. Eggleston lectures extensively throughout the United States and has given dental courses in Canada, Mexico, Europe, the South Pacific and the Middle East.

Active in dental organizations, Dr. Eggleston has served in the following capacities: President of the American Board of Prosthodontics, President of the American College of Prosthodontists, President of the Academy of Prosthodontics, President of the Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics, President of the ACP Education Foundation, President of the Academy of Prosthodontics Foundation, and President of the ACP California Section, Associate Editor of the Journal of Prosthodontics, Chair of the ACP Prosthetic Dental Care Programs, Chair of the ACP National Peer Review Committee, Consultant for the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs, Chair of the California Dental Association Council on Dental Research, Chair of the USC Dentistry Associates Board of Directors, Executive Councilor and Chair of the Program Committee for the Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, Delegate to the Federation of Prosthodontic Organizations, Member of the Hoag Hospital 552 Board of Directors, Member of the USC Orange County Planning Council. For the Orange County Dental Society, he has served as Secretary, Senior Delegate, Chair of the Continuing Education Programs Committee, and five years on the Board of Directors.

Dr. Eggleston has received the Hoag Hospital Vin Jorgensen Award, the American College of Prosthodontists Distinguished Service Award, the American College of Prosthodontists Dan Gordon Memorial Award, the American College of Prosthodontists Private Practitioner of the Year Award in 2013, and the Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics Life Member Award.

Dr. Eggleston maintains fellowships in the International College of Prosthodontists, the American College of Prosthodontists, the Academy of Prosthodontics, the Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, the Academy of Dentistry International, the International College of Dentists and the American College of Dentists.

Dr. Eggleston has published numerous articles in the dental literature. His research at the L.A. Coroner’s Office on the correlation of mercury in brain tissue with dental amalgam received a reference citation by the World Health Organization.

Dr. Eggleston and his wife, Laraine, have two marvelous adult children with wonderful spouses, along with two young granddaughters and two young grandsons. They enjoy traveling, boating, fishing, snow skiing, hiking and time with the children and grandchildren.

Education & Academic Awards

Dr. Eggleston graduated from the U.S.C. School of Dentistry. Upon graduation, he received the Daniel Cave Memorial Award given to the student with the highest achievement in removable prosthodontics (dentures and removable partial dentures) and the Lewis E. Ford Memorial Award given to the student with the highest achievement in fixed prosthodontics (dental crowns and stationary bridges). Additionally, he was placed on the Dean's List and elected to the ATE and OKU honorary dental fraternities for scholastic achievement.

Dr. Eggleston continued at the U.S.C. School of Dentistry with a two year residency in prosthodontics, receiving his Prosthodontics Certification. He became Board Certified in Prosthodontics passing the American Board of Prosthodontics examination.

Fellowships

• American College of Prosthodontists
• International College of Prosthodontists
• Academy of Prosthodontics
• Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontists
• Pierre Fauchard Academy
• Academy of Dentistry International
• International College of Dentists
• American College of Dentists

Presidencies

• American College of Prosthodontists California Section (1984)
• American College of Prosthodontists (1991)
• American College of Prosthodontists Education Foundation (1992)
• Pacific Coast Society of Prosthodontists (1992)
• American Board of Prosthodontics (2002)
• Academy of Prosthodontics (2010)
• Academy of Prosthodontics Foundation (2013 – 2016)

Military Service

Dr. Eggleston practiced prosthodontics at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C., achieving the rank of Major. He had the honor and privilege of providing extensive dental treatment for six returning POW's from Vietnam.

Research

• Eggleston DW, Nylander M, Suffin SC, Martinoff JT, Rieders MF: Correlation of dental amalgam with mercury in brain tissue. Los Angeles County Coroner's Office Research and Education Committee approval October, 1985.
• Landesman HM, Eggleston DW, Martinoff JT, Strauss FG: The effect of dental alloys on the immune system. Institutional Review Board – U.S.C. Research Committee approval #03305, 1984-1987.

Publications

• Eggleston DW: Advantages and use of the remount for fixed prosthodontics. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 43:627-33, 1980
• Eggleston DW: The interrelationship of stress and degenerative diseases. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 44:54l-4, 1980
• Eggleston DW: Biocompatibility of base metal alloys for dental restorations. Orange County Dental Society Impressions 1:6-7, February, 1981
• Eggleston DW: CDS procedure codes for casting alloys for porcelain veneering. Orange County Dental Society Impressions 3:11-5, September, 1982
• Eggleston DW: Preferred Provider Organizations (P.P.O's). Orange County Dental Society Impressions 5:8-10, April, 1984; The American College of Prosthodontists Newsletter 12:2-3, Spring, 1984
• Eggleston DW: Effect of dental amalgam and nickel alloys on T-lymphocytes: Preliminary report. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 51:617-23, May, 1984
• Strauss FG, Eggleston DW: IgA nephropathy associated with dental nickel alloy sensitization. American Journal of Nephrology, 5:395-7, 1985
• Eggleston DW, Nylander M, Suffin SC, Martinoff JT, Rieders MF: Correlation of dental amalgam with mercury in brain tissue. Journal of the California Dental Association 15:39, 1987. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 58:704-707, December, 1987
• Eggleston DW: A sign of the times, transition of dental infection control techniques. Journal of the California Dental Association 17:44-5, August, 1989
• Eggleston DW: Dental Amalgam: A Review of the Literature. The Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, 10(9):500-5, September, 1989
• Nylander M, Friberg L, Eggleston D, Bjorkman L: Mercury accumulation in tissues from dental staff and controls in relation to exposure. Swedish Dental Journal 13(6):235-43, November-December, 1989
• Eggleston DW: Caution on Amalgam Issue. CDA Update 3(1):2,12, January 15, 1991.
• Eggleston DW: Medical Waste Management in a Dental Office. Dentistry Today 11(6):38-9, August, 1992.
• Eggleston DW: Improved Laboratory Results for Fixed Restorations Using Sequential Tooth Preparation. Journal of Prosthodontics, 9:47-49, March, 2000.
• Eggleston DW: "Gummy Smiles," Biologic Width and Laser Surgery: A Patient Study. Orange County Dental Society Impressions, 29-35, March/April 2012.

Philanthropy & Community Activities

Dr. Eggleston actively supports his community. In 1993, he received the Hoag Hospital Vin Jorgensen Award for community service to Hoag Hospital. In addition, Dr. Eggleston is a recognized donor to Hoag Hospital and a Presidential Associate at U.S.C. Favorite charities include Smile Train, Wounded Warriors, the USO, and Angelitos de Oro.

Since 1983, Dr. Eggleston and his family have supported foster children in Mali, West Africa, and Kenya, East Africa.