This practice is really special to me because not only do we have a lot of senior dentists that have so much experience, but it's also very special in the fact that we really push excellence in dentistry. So, for me, what excellence in dentistry means is that I can provide the best care to the patient, and sometimes that means doing minimal treatments, sometimes it means doing the most maximum treatment. The biggest thing for me is explaining to each patient, “These are your options.” There's always minimum, middle, maximum. So the most important thing is that I explain to them, “This is what we can do. We can try this first.” Some people kind of call it hurl of dentistry, but it's important because the patients, sometimes when they come into the dentist's, they don't have an option. They tell them, “You need to get the tooth extracted,” or “You need the root canal.” But there's not always that ... it's not always that extreme.
Sometimes it's like, “Look, we can provide this treatment and see how the tooth responds. And then you come back when you're in excruciating pain, and then we do the root canal.” So the thing that I find most special about this practice is that we really let the patient ... educate the patient and let the patient decide what they wanna do, because at the end of the day, it's the patient's mouth. It's his oral cavity that he or she needs to make the most educated decision on. So I think patient education is huge, and we strive to do that in this practice.
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Kim is our hygiene leader and has been part of our practice since 2008, the same year she started working in dentistry. She holds an Associate of Science degree in dental hygiene. Kim’s patients love her because she is gentle and takes time to listen to them. She loves working with people one-on-one to help them overcome their dental fears, educate them on living healthier, and help them build ...
Read MoreRaman brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her role as a dental hygienist at Sierra Dental Care, having earned her Associate's degree in dental hygiene from Carrington College. Her dedication to patient education sets her apart, as she takes pride in empowering patients with insights into their dental health. With a keen awareness of the link between oral health and overall well-being, ...
Read MoreKendyl is a passionate dental hygienist with a strong educational background, having earned her Associate's degree from San Joaquin Valley College and her Bachelor's degree from Foothill College in dental hygiene. Her journey in dentistry has been marked by a deep commitment to building trusting relationships with her patients and advocating for the importance of oral health education. At ...
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