Dr. Kevin Ippisch is a 1975 graduate of Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and has been in practice in the Santa Cruz area for over 30 years. Hes a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Monterey Bay Dental Society, having served as President from 2004-2005.
Dr. Ippisch was a past president of the Santa Cruz unit of the American Cancer Society and was on the board of directors for 6 years. He has also enjoyed the opportunity to serve on the Board for the Youth Resource Bank of Santa Cruz County. Hes the recipient of the Order of the Golden Sword for his work with the American Cancer Society and a Proclamation of Appreciation by the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors for his work with Youth Resource Bank.
Dr. Ippisch has been providing cosmetic dental care since his first year in practice. Thats when he learned the importance of good communication. He remembers fondly one of his early patients being concerned that he couldnt see the new fillings that had just been placed. The patient was pleasantly surprised when Dr. Ippisch explained that he had placed composite, rather than metal, fillings, which are designed to be virtually invisible. Dr. Ippisch has continued tohone his technical and communication skills throughout his career, in order to serve his patients with an exceptional dental experience each and every time they visit.
Tricia is our Registered Dental Hygienist with special training in laser gum therapy. She has been a Dental Hygienist for over 35 years and has been providing laser gum therapy for over 15 years. In fact, for several years Tricia traveled frequently teaching other Dental Hygienist how to provide laser therapy. Besides Dental Hygiene, Tricia also coaches other dental office teams striving to reach their goals and dreams. You may also find Tricia teaching a Spin class, out cycling, doing yoga or participating in a triathlon. And that leads to her other passion cooking!
Michelle began her career in dentistry as a Registered Dental Assistant in 1979. For the last 20 years Michelle has expanded her knowledge of dentistry to include procedures in the front office as well. Her experience with all aspects of dental treatment make her an excellent resource for our patients and their scheduling needs. Michelle has lived in Santa Cruz all her life and if she isnt at the beach with her family, you will find her hiking our beautiful parks or digging in her garden.
She is a graduate of Bryman College and has experience working as a dental assistant since 1996. Chriss favorite part of her job is getting to know patients and helping to make dental visits as comfortable as possible. She loves working here at Advanced Dentistry with a great team that has fun and works well together. Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time with her family and friends, while enjoying everything our beautiful town has to offer, like beaches, hiking, and camping.
Bryn, R.D.H. has been a practicing dental hygienist for over 30 years and received her degree from Idaho State University. She is originally from Sacramento and moved to Santa Cruz to our cooler climate. She is happy to work with Dr.Ippisch and his wonderful crew. She has two adult children and a dachshund and enjoys the beach and getting out to see the countryside.
Dr. Ippisch and the team at Advanced Dental strive to provide the highest quality dental care in the Santa Cruz, CA area. With years of experience working in the dental industry and a forward-facing approach to the field, Dr. Ippisch knows that a dental clinic is only as good as its clients. Thats why the entire team is dedicated to providing superior patient care and support.
Our modern and sophisticated Santa Cruz dental office is fully equipped to diagnose, treat, and provide ongoing care for our dental clients. We regularly treat clients from the Capitola, Live Oak, and Soquel surrounding areas and we welcome new clients on a regular basis.
We focus on ensuring a memorable experience for you and work with you to ensure youre comfortable and satisfied with your dental experience at Advanced Dental. Whether you want to discuss future treatment plans or needs a crown replaced immediately, we are always there to help you feel welcomed and looked after.
We offer a variety of payment options and accept a number of insurance plans to ensure that you have access to the dental care you need. We accept CareClient, payment plans, cash, credit cards and more. Our goal is to help you get the smile you want, and well work with you to create a plan that works for you. Dont let money stand in the way of your oral health reach out to our clinic to talk about your financing options today.
We look forward to serving you in the Santa Cruz, CA area and beyond for many years to come. Got a question? Dont hesitate to contact our clinic with your questions. Were always happy to talk to new and current clients about their oral health.