At Gateway Dental Practice, it is our goal to provide our patients with excellent care by setting the highest standards forourselves and our office. We instill trust in our patients by respecting them as individuals as we tend to their dental needs.We are a family who work together to deliver comprehensive dental care in a fun and caring atmosphere. We pride ourselvesin providing a clean and friendly office environment to make our patients feel safe and comfortable.
We welcome new patients. We are a Delta Dental Premier and Cigna Radius provider and would be happy to bill your dental insurance as a courtesy for our patients. We offer Care Credit financing options and discount option for cash pay at time of service for those without dental insurance.
Dr. Edith M. Pallencaoe grew up in San Diego and graduated from UCLA School of Dentistry in 2000.She completed an elective, one year General Practice Residency at the San Diego VA Medical Center in 2001 and practiced general dentistry in San Diego for 2 years before moving up to Paso Robles in 2003 to be with her husband, Dr. Douglas J. Harrington, who is an orthodontist and pediatric dentist here in town.
Both Drs. McFarland and Pallencaoe live in Paso Robles and met while associating together in a local dental practice. As luck would have it, they worked really well together, shared the same dental vision and philosophies, and decided to start a dental practice together in 2005.
Dr. Kathryn A. McFarland grew up in Vancouver, Canada and graduated from Loma Linda School of Dentistry in 1991. She practiced general dentistry in San Diego and associated and partnered in private dental practices in San Diego County for 9 years before moving up to Paso Robles in 2001.
Gena was trained and worked as a dental assistant for five years before pursuing her passionin dental hygiene. She graduated from Northern Arizona University Dental Hygiene Programin 1998 and has been a practicing hygienist ever since. Gena has been with Gateway DentalPractice since 2005.
Chelsey completed her dental assistant certification at Galen College in 2000. She has had advanced assistant training in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. Chelsey has been with Gateway Dental Practice as a dental assistant since 2006.
Carey has been in the dental field since 1998 and has been trained as both dental assistant and dental office receptionist. Herlove of people has kept her in the dental profession. Carey applied for her Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certificate in 2018. We have been very fortunate to have Carey on our Gateway Dental Practice team since 2007.
Sheryl has been an RDA for over 28 years. Gateway Dental was fortunate to add her as a staff member in July of 2020. Her chairside assisting knowledge has proven helpful with patient care while working as a front office administrator.
Jennifer has been a dental assistant since 1989. She obtained her Registered Dental Assistant license in 1995. Jennifer took a break from the profession in 2004 to raise her wonderful sons and returned to dentistry in 2013. We have loved having her as a member of our team since 2019.
Meagan graduated with a BA in Sociology from San Jose State University in 2007 and continued her schooling at Carrington College for the Dental Hygiene Program. Meagan received her Registered Dental Hygiene license in 2009 and has been practicing in the Central Coast since. We welcomed her to our dental family in 2019.
Raina started working in the dental field in 2010. She was highly interested in the administrative aspect of dentistry that she completed a degree in Health Care Administration thru LA College International in 2011. Raina has been a part of our dental team since April 2013.
Did you know that each year insurance companies make millions of dollars off patients who forego necessary and preventive dental care? Many individuals are not scheduling necessary dental treatment that they have insurance to cover. Thus, the insurance revenues allocated to pay dental claims are never used, and unfortunately, those dollars cannot be carried over year-to-year. The bottom line: What the patient does not use they lose.
You may have unused dental benefits remaining.We want to help you secure the insurance coverage available to you on every dental procedure you schedule, and this is an excellent time to take care of any hygiene visits or dental treatments that you might have been putting off. Unfortunately, you will lose those benefits if you do not use them by the end of the year.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 65 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestMatthew McClish
a year ago
Dr. Wood and his whole staff are amazing. They took great care of me and Megan did a fantastic cleaning. Professional, friendly and they make the dentist a pleasure to go to.
Sheldon Montgomery
a year ago
Great staff, great dental care. All personnel were very kind and helpful.
Sue Carmichael
a year ago
The best! Everyone is caring, helpful, friendly and professional. Appointments are on time:)
Israel Saucedo
a year ago
Been with them for over 7 years now and happy to get my teeth taken care of by then. Always fast and friendly cleanings!
Tamara Walter
2 years ago
Nice facility. Staff is pleasant and friendly. Dr. Wood is great.
Helen Hattar
2 years ago
Heads-up. Payment was expected at time of cleaning!! Thankfully checkbook was in my car. Delta Insurance problems?
Brittany Stewart
2 years ago
Dr. Wood is an exemplary Dentist. He takes the time to listen to your dental concerns and gives you options, unlike other dentists I have experienced in the past. Along with the outstanding dental experience I had, the office was clean and all of the assistants were very kind and welcoming. I feel very lucky to have come accross Gateway Dental and Dr. Wood. A good dentist is hard to find these days and I feel I found a diamond in the rough! My son and I will be life long patients. Thank you for bringing my smile back to life!
Tila Velarde
2 years ago
My visit to Gateway Dental practice was a blessing. My daughter Jennifer who is so happy being a part of the this practice, she tried to get me in after knowing the pain I was going through Thanks yo all who squeezed me in. All employees are so awesome very kind to myself. I want to thank all of the employees and the dentist who was so kind to me. I will be going to that Dentist if I can. Thanks for the kindness I got the minute I walked in. Seeing my daughter working with the dentist was a blessing she is a good person and caring loved her job and the people there. Yes, i was a very lucky to go yo the Gateway Dentist Practice I give a 100%to thr Gateway Dental Practice .
Maureen Hamson
2 years ago
Wonderful staff very friendly helpful efficient... On time in and out thorough consultation. Looking forward to going back to have work done on my teeth.
M R
2 years ago
Wonderful staff who are friendly and professional! The office is very clean and I appreciate the Covid protocols they have in place. I am also impressed with the level of education both Dr Pallencoe and the hygienists share so I can keep my teeth and gums in great condition.
William Siebold
2 years ago
Had teeth cleaning and X-rays in a routine visit. Gina took great care of me!
Frank Neston
2 years ago
Todays visit was for my semi annual teeth cleaning. Our dental hygienists started right on time, was pleasant and gentle during the cleaning. Wonderful visit.
Fox Chiropractic
2 years ago
Dr. McFarland and her staff were so wonderful. They put me at ease immediately! Their office is clean, they are following COVID protocols and taking appropriate precautions. I would highly recommend this practice!
Claudia Jauregui
2 years ago
Love the entire staff!
Ione and Tom Harrington
2 years ago
Gateway Dental is so easy to work with and flexible. Holly does an outstanding cleaning and both Dr. Pallencaoe and Dr. McFarland are awesome dentists
Geneva Linzner
2 years ago
Friendly, efficient and competent.
Heather M
2 years ago
I have been going to see this amazing team for years and I have never, ever had a bad experience. They're so positive and kind, and my teeth feel great! Thanks, all!
Patti Massaker
2 years ago
The staff at Gateway Dental is excellent. Very professional and treat every person with respect. Can't say enough nice things about them.
Jed Davis
2 years ago
Great, friendly service!
Randal Moos
2 years ago
Great experience each time I visit
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