Continuing education prepares us so our service to you is a lifelong commitment involving prevention education, restoration, and aesthetic care.

Continuing Education

January

* Dr. Amorteguy - "Direct Resin Bonding" - presented by: Dr. John Derango, Dr. Bob Margeas, Mr. Uri Yarovesky

February

* Dr. Amorteguy - "The Critical Role of Oral health in Optimal Child Health" - presented by: San Luis Obispo County children and Families Commission, Dr. Frank Catalanotto, Dr. Jared Fine, Dr. Susan Fisher-Owens, Dr. Don Marianos

* Dr. Amorteguy, Jessi Black, RDA - "Chronic Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders for Dentists" - presented by: Dr. Glenn Clark

March

* Dr. Amorteguy,Jessi Black, RDA, Summer Chafin, RDH, Linda Borza - "Treating Elderly Dental Patients Across Their Spectrum of Needs" - presented by: Dr. Roseanne Mullinga, Dr. Piedad Suarez

* Sharon Dvorak,RDH - "Dental Caries: Myths, Facts, and Revelations" - presented by: Kathy Phipps, DRPH

* Jessi Black, RDA - "Pit and Fissure Sealants" Certificate - Hancock College, Santa Maria, CA

April

* Dr. Amorteguy, Sharon Dvorak, RDH - "A Breakthrough in Remineralization Therapy" - presented by: Millie Fu, RDH

May

* Dr. Amorteguy - "Restoration of Worn Dentition" - presented by: Dr. Terry Donovan

Patient Education

We hope to empower you with the knowledge and tools to maintain your dental health by providing:

Dental Hygienists available Monday through Thursday,
Bite-guards,
Custom made fluoride home treatment trays and gel,
Diagnodent - instrument used to locate early decay,
Non-surgical periodontal dental treatment,
Products to reduce gum disease and decay risks,
Sealants,
Snore-guards,
The Facts About Fillings, Dental Materials Fact Sheet - Review online at www.dbc.ca.gov/formspubs/index.shtml#pubs

Restoration

Restorative care includes the replacement of missing tooth structure as well as restoring bite balance to reduce the risk of breaking tooth structure. We can provide:

Fillings,
Crowns,
Bridges,
Dentures,
Implant crowns, bridges, and dentures.

Nitrous oxide and medications for anxiety for dental appointments are available.

Aesthetics

Smile aesthetics can change the color, shape, spaces and crowding of your teeth. Aesthetic dental techniques are a combination of science and art. We are glad to offer:

Tooth colored fillings,
Bonding,
Veneer,
Teeth whitening.

Smiles are a universal language.