Dr. Laurene K Duke, DDS

Dr. Laurene K. Duke has had a wonderful career thus far in dentistry, and has no plan on stopping anytime soon.  She first came to this office at 5 years old.  She was a scared young girl and remembers the then practicing dentist Dr. Beckman being wonderfully kind and making the experience so calming.   During her time choosing her career path at Long Beach State,  Dr. Duke was introduced by Dr. Beckman to his daughter who was in dental school at the time.  After her talks with Kristin she decided to pursue dentistry and attended UCLA Dental School.  After graduating in 1984 she worked in various clinics and offices, learning the type of dentistry she did and did not want to practice.  In 1985 she was working as an associate dentist in a practice with open treatment rooms but was drawn back to the friendly feel of her childhood garden setting office.  She began working alongside Dr. Beckman and in 1989 he happily sold her the practice.  He continued to work so Dr. Duke could have time to be a mom to her, soon to be 3, small children.  Dr. Beckman always told her to work hard and enjoy what you do, but it is important to make time for family and life.  Dr. Duke has managed that balance well and lives by that philosophy daily. In April 2014 Dr. Duke became a recognized member of the Leading Physicians of the World for being the Top Dentist in Bellflower, CA