Dr. Cureton was born and raised in Pacific Grove. He graduated from MPC and UC Santa Barbara (with a degree in Pharmacology), before completing dental school at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland in 1981.

Dr. Cureton received his General Dental Residency training in the US Army and finished his Army service at Fort Ord. Dr. Cureton is proud to include in his office procedures that often are referred to specialists, including root canals, extractions (including wisdom teeth), children's treatments, gum disease treatment, implant restorations, invisalign, invisable braces and especially all porcelain Cerec restorations (one visit crowns and onlays).

He has been in practice at this location since 1984. Russ and his wife of 41 years, Janice, have raised their three daughters in Prunedale. He is active at his church and loves being a part of his church's Praise Team. He also sings in the large choir, Monterey Peninsula Voices, recently headlining at Carnegie Hall in NYC. He is active in outdoor sports and loves a thrill! Dr. Cureton is a member of the American Dental Association.

Dr. Cureton and his team go above and beyond expectations. We believe that you deserve only the highest quality dental services, with general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry to ensure your optimum dental health.

A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the qualitydental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health.

We want you to have the healthiest possible smile free of disease, knowledge about oral health and hygiene, and a comfort level that has you happy to come to the dentist. We also focus on accurate diagnostics, preventative care, and much more.

Our Salinas dental office focuses on everything from thorough infection control to careful and detailed teeth cleanings to cancer screenings. We want to make sure that you are always 100% safe when visiting our offices, and beyond.

Our Salinas family dental office uses digital X-rays, which offers several advantages over traditional dental X-rays. It uses less radiation, allows for more detailed imagery, and helps us diagnose cavities early before they have become a more serious issue.

Everyone on staff, from Dr. Cureton to his hygienists, maintains up to date knowledge on the latest in dental technology and techniques. We attend trainings, we explore new tools, and we practice to keep our skills as sharp as possible.

We know that most people do not love visiting the dentist. But we also know how important it is receive regular dental care. So well make sure youre comfortable and happy all throughout your care, so that youre happy to keep coming back.