Thank you for choosing Felines Tipton, DDS, Family Dentistry with Love. Our number one goal is to provide you with the best possible dental care in a warm and friendly atmosphere.We feel it is very important for us to develop a personal dental relationship that you can trust. For this reason, we encourage you to become as educated as possible about your own dental needs.
To help you toward this goal, you will find that our team is highly qualified and eager to share their knowledge with you. We also have many resources for you to take advantage of in the way of patient education. As a brief orientation to our office weve included some background information below.
Dr. Felines H. Tipton finished her undergraduate studies at University of California Irvine and attended the University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry. After graduating from UCSF in 1996, she practiced in Huntington Beach, CA and at the Susanville Indian Rancheria Dental Center.
Dr. Tipton came to Humboldt County in 1999 and started her own practice. She gives back with community outreach and periodic dental missions to the Philippines (see photos). Our patients tell us Dr. Tipton has a soft touch it really is Dentistry with Love.
As you come in for your visit you will be greeted by our friendly front office team members. They can answer any questions you may have regarding your dental, financial, insurance, billing and scheduling needs. You may also see them at times assisting Dr. Tipton to keep the office running smoothly.
Youll meet Dr. Tipton with our Registered Dental Assistants working alongside her on a regular basis. Our Assistants play a vital role in your care. They are by your side during all dental treatments, helping you feel safe and comfortable. Dr. Tipton relies on theirexcellent skills to assist her in offering you the best care possible.
For your periodontal needs, our Registered Dental Hygienist has more than 25 years of experience and it shows in her gentle touch and thorough cleaning. She offers up-to-date knowledge on the latest dental hygiene technology and education. Her insightful way of educating you on your dental hygiene needs will make you feel good about the part you play in your dental care and encouraged to do the best you can.
December 2014 In December 2014, Dr. Tipton and her assistant visited the Betty Kwan Chinn Center in Eureka. They did free dental screenings for the children, told them about oral hygiene and its importance, and gave each child a new dental kit with toothbrush, toothpaste and floss.
March 2012 In March 2012, Dr. Tipton visited the Dominican Republic, on a dental mission to provide dental implants. The group of dentists, led by Dr. Arun Garg, spent three days in Santiago, DR, at a local hospital. The doctors worked until all the patients in the waiting room were seen. Some pictures show: Dr. Garg shaking the countrys presidents hand, and Dr. Garg and another team member being interviewed at a local TV station.
2008 In 2008, Dr. Tipton visited the Philippines on a dental mission.Here you see her pictured with professional associates and patients, in Ilocos Sur at Narvacan and Candon, and in Taysan, Batangas. The purpose of these missions is to provide free, basic dental care to those who cannot afford it.Although it is difficult to work without the modern dental equipment and supplies available in the US, Dr. Tipton plans to return as often as possible in order to help those in need in her native land.
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 4 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestAshley Thompson
6 years ago
Very nice and professional staff, especially since I haven't been to a dentist in a while. They called a few times with openings sooner than my scheduled appointment which was much appreciated (even if I couldn't make them). Very informative and thorough. Highly recommend to others!
E Foster
6 years ago
I am not a fan going to dentists at all. But Mrs. Tipton and her staff were very kind, helpful, and they made a comfortable situation out of what I considered a nightmare situation. They take Care Credit here which was extremely helpful in my dire financial situation. I had an extraction and replacement that didn't go as planned, but Mrs. Tipton were very understanding and even refunded some money since part of the surgery didn't take. I highly recommend her to anyone in the area who has an immediate need for dental help. If you need work done or just a cleaning, give them a call! Great doctor, great staff and an overall great experience!
L L
7 years ago
Cindy the hygienist does a thorough job. The staff and Dr. Tipton are cheerful and accommodating. They do everything to make the visit as comfortable and relaxing as possible.
Ashley Thompson
7 years ago
Very nice and professional staff, especially since I haven't been to a dentist in a while. They called a few times with openings sooner than my scheduled appointment which was much appreciated (even if I couldn't make them). Very informative and thorough. Highly recommend to others!
E Foster
7 years ago
I am not a fan going to dentists at all. But Mrs. Tipton and her staff were very kind, helpful, and they made a comfortable situation out of what I considered a nightmare situation. They take Care Credit here which was extremely helpful in my dire financial situation. I had an extraction and replacement that didn't go as planned, but Mrs. Tipton were very understanding and even refunded some money since part of the surgery didn't take. I highly recommend her to anyone in the area who has an immediate need for dental help. If you need work done or just a cleaning, give them a call! Great doctor, great staff and an overall great experience!
L L
7 years ago
Cindy the hygienist does a thorough job. The staff and Dr. Tipton are cheerful and accommodating. They do everything to make the visit as comfortable and relaxing as possible.
ashley dunbar
9 years ago
Myself and my son who was 8 years old at the time, visited Felines several times over a year and a half at least. She was professional and kind to my son. However, i feel she preformed unnecessary proceedures. I spent over a thousand dollars on my son, who she told me had a "problematic mouth", tight spaces etc.... she filled 10 cavities in the time we visited her. Our new dentist, has never found a cavity in the last year and claims my son has great teeth that may never need orthodontic work. As for myself, all was fine till she one day said i had a hairline fracture in a tooth that i had filled when i was a teenager. i was not experiencing any problems at the time. She actually told me there were two teeth with the same problem. I let her do the work which has never been right, i still cant bight down on anything hard, like a chip. I have been back to try and fix the tooth twice. Thank goodness i only let her work on one of the teeth. Two years later, i am still not experiencing any problems with the other tooth she told me was cracked. My new dentist has confirmed that i do not have any cracked teeth. I only have a problem with the tooth she worked on. On a lighter note, her hygienist is the best.
Willerz
9 years ago
My family has been going to Tipton's office for years. Cindy has to be the best oral hygienist in the county. She is professional and gentle.
ashley dunbar
10 years ago
Myself and my son who was 8 years old at the time, visited Felines several times over a year and a half at least. She was professional and kind to my son. However, i feel she preformed unnecessary proceedures. I spent over a thousand dollars on my son, who she told me had a "problematic mouth", tight spaces etc.... she filled 10 cavities in the time we visited her. Our new dentist, has never found a cavity in the last year and claims my son has great teeth that may never need orthodontic work. As for myself, all was fine till she one day said i had a hairline fracture in a tooth that i had filled when i was a teenager. i was not experiencing any problems at the time. She actually told me there were two teeth with the same problem. I let her do the work which has never been right, i still cant bight down on anything hard, like a chip. I have been back to try and fix the tooth twice. Thank goodness i only let her work on one of the teeth. Two years later, i am still not experiencing any problems with the other tooth she told me was cracked. My new dentist has confirmed that i do not have any cracked teeth. I only have a problem with the tooth she worked on. On a lighter note, her hygienist is the best.
Willerz
10 years ago
My family has been going to Tipton's office for years. Cindy has to be the best oral hygienist in the county. She is professional and gentle.
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