Your Rocklin General Dentist
Dr. Samantha Gallia
Education & Experience
Born and raised in Sacramento, Dr. Samantha earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences from the University of the Pacific and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, where she graduated with high honors. She was also honored to serve as the commencement speaker for her graduating class.
In addition to general dentistry, Dr. Samantha holds advanced training in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. She completed her specialty residency at the University of Washington School of Dentistry, where she served as chief resident during her final year. Her unique expertise allows her to blend the precision of diagnostic imaging with the hands-on care of clinical dentistry—offering patients accurate diagnoses and thoughtfully tailored treatment plans.
She is a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, the Tau Kappa Omega Honor Society, and the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. She enjoys advocating for women’s leadership in the health and science fields and volunteering her services at free healthcare clinics.
Outside of the Office
Outside the office, Dr. Samantha has a passion for public speaking and held the title of Miss Washington USA 2023, making her the first dentist to compete at Miss USA. She is married to her high school sweetheart and enjoys running, pilates, spending time with family, and spoiling her chihuahua, King.