Dr. Atkins participates in numerous classes and hand-on seminars to be able to offer you preventive and cosmetic dentistry with many advanced services for diagnosis and treatment. We pride ourselves on using the latest techniques and most up to date materials
A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.
As a practice, we are true believers that preventive care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. We strive to provide dental health care vs. disease care. Thats why we focus on thorough exams checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and taking x-rays when necessary. We also know that routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease. Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, were also concerned about your health. A review of your medical history can help us stay informed of your overall health, any new medications, and any illnesses that may impact your dental health.
Infection control in our office is also very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.
Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how we can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.
Dr. Atkins takes his dentistry very seriously, and works extremely hard to stay current with the latest procedures, materials and dental-related health issues. He wants the very best for his patients, and likes to say that he does for his patients what he would do for anyone in his family. He enjoys traveling, photography, and loves animals. Did we mention he has both turtles and fish?
Christy has been with Dr. Atkins since 1987. She has enjoyed watching the patients and their families grow along with the practice. She enjoys her co-workers and the friendly atmosphere of the office. She is a huge hockey fan and enjoys attending all the Anaheim Ducks' games. She likes music and going to concerts, reading and spending time with her husband, son and two dogs.
Kim has been with Dr. Atkins since 2002. She started as the office assistant and is now our Registered Dental Hygienist. She shares Dr. Atkins' passion to educate our patients and provide the best quality care. She enjoys going to the sand dunes and camping with her husband and family.
Irene is a Registered Dental Assistant and has been with Dr. Atkins' practice since 1992. She enjoys seeing patients and their families grow in our practice. She loves dental forensics, watching forensic shows, gardening, the Green Bay Packers, the Beatles, collecting records and is a huge Star Wars fan. She also enjoys spending her free time with her son, husband and two dogs.