The goal of this dental practice is to restore and enhance the beauty of your smile using the most careful, cautious and conservative treatments possible, including state-of-the-art procedures that can lead you painlessly to a long-lasting and beautiful smile.
Exceptionally High StandardsBecause we maintain exceptionally high standards in our practice, we can provide you with the high-quality dental services you deserve. We offer comprehensive treatment plans and use both cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry procedures to achieve the best possible dental health for you. And if a dental emergency should happen, well see you quickly and help you put things right.
We strongly believe in preventative care and education as the most important factors in establishing and maintaining the dental health of our patients. That starts with a thorough examination that checks your teeth and gums for general health, then we perform an oral cancer exam and take x-rays as necessary. We also understand that cleanings, sealants and other procedures can make a big difference in preventing dental disease and offer you the fullest possible array of options. We focus not just on the beauty of your smile but on your overall health. Thats why we review your medical history, the medications you take and any illnesses that impact your overall health.
Because care so much about the overall health of our patients, infection control is very important to us. To protect our patients as well as ourselves, we maintain strict sterilization and cross-contamination prevention processes using the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American Dental Association (ADA).
You can be confident that the dental health professionals who work at this practice are highly trained and skilled clinicians who take pride in our ability to provide the dental care you need for a healthy and fully functional mouth. Because we insist on providing unmatched service our practice is committed to continuing education for all our staff. We attend lectures and meetings as well as conventions and conferences in our effort to stay informed about the latest products and techniques and the best new equipment for modern dental offices like ours that are committed to state-of-the-art care. We are also participating members of a number of dental associations that help us stay on top of recommendations and changes in our profession.
We have achieved a high level of success in the dental industry because of the foundation of trust that we have established with patients like you. We know that patients are often uneasy about dental visits, but we do what we can to provide a positive, relaxing atmosphere. Our team is completely dedicated to providing you the excellent, personal service and care you need so that your visits are comfortable and pleasant.
I am a lifelong resident of Santa Cruz and have been working in the dental and medical field since 1980. I am working as a treatment coordinator and office manager at Dr.Chinnam's office since 2010. I love to assist our patients with their insurance needs and the coordination of their diagnosed treatment. I feel very fortunate to work with such a great team and a compassionate dentist. When I am not working, I enjoy taking walks at the beach, cooking and spending time with my family, especially with our granddaughter.
I grew up in Turlock, CA. I attended Cabrillo college and graduated in 2003 with a degree in dental hygiene. I have been working in the dental field since 1996 starting my career as a dental assistant. I am a member of the Monterey Bay, California and The American Dental Hygienist Associations I believe it is important to keep up to date with all the current trends of dental hygiene by taking continuing education courses. I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children, knitting and taking local day trips.
I have been working as Dental Hygienist in Dr.Chinnam's office since 2011. I have been fortunate to work in the dental field for about 10 years. I attended Carrington college and graduated with a dental hygienist degree in 2010. I am a member of California and American dental hygiene associations. I believe it is important to keep up with trends and new developments happening in the dental hygiene field. I enjoy working with everyone at our office and educating patients on how to improvetheir oralhealth. My husband and I had our first child,a baby boy, in June 2014 which has been a wonderful experience. When I am not working I likewakeboarding, snowboarding and exercising.