Make you feel goodGood dental health feels good, looks good and is achievable to all. Well show you the necessary steps, and assure your total comfort doing so. We take great care to ensure painless procedures by fully utilizing anaesthetic options, and providing headphones for your musical relaxation options. You are welcome to bring your own music and MP3 players if you wish. We listen attentively and inform thoroughly and will never rush you through your visit. We are on call 24/7 so you can rest assured you will be taken care of in an emergency. Our office is recognized for our extreme commitment to your comfort. We are also recognized for looking out for the health of our planet and have been certified by Greenline as a sustainable business.

Make you look good We know the transformational power of a smile. We keep current on all the latest research so that we can offer you the best and least invasive ways to brighten and improve your smile. Want to see what youd look like with perfect teeth? We can show you in minutes what changes in shape, size, or form can make in achieving a beautiful smile.

Help you keep money in your pocketWe never recommend unnecessary procedures and will help you determine if the treatment recommendations you may question from elsewhere are truly essential.We do quality work the first time and stand behind that work 100%. We work also with you to arrange payment schedules and navigate and maximize your insurance benefits.

Dr. Dennis Andresen graduated from the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry in 1967 and began practicing in Salinas. Raised on a farm in the San Joaquin Valley, the cooler Salinas Valley area was appealing to his rural roots, and the Gabilan and Santa Lucia mountain ranges added visual impact.

During his time at UCSF, he lived in the midst of the Haight-Ashbury at the height of its heyday and saw Janis Joplin, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Grace Slick, Jefferson Airplane, and many others perform live down the street from his classes. Coming from a small farming community to the Haight-Ashbury was a growing experience for him. He, however, was obliged to keep his hair short and his rebellions limited to driving around in a lowered 59 Chevy Impala. He was becoming a dentist, after all.

He is a formidable triathlete, winning the old guys age group mountain bike Wildflower Triathlon three times, and is known for his awesome microwaved pizza. Most important of all, he and wife, Bette, have become grandparents to the cutest kid on the block who keeps Dr. Andresen fit chasing her around. He is very thankful for his great staff, who he credits for helping create a wonderful practice where he still looks forward to coming to work.

The Salinas Valley community has recognized his calm demeanor, impeccable honesty, competence, and commitment to his work and patients with a Best Dentist in Monterey County award. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the Monterey Bay Dental Society, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is also an Invisalign Preferred Provider and a recognized Top Dentist.

Dr. Grant Rosen knew from an early age that dentistry was his calling. After completing his undergraduate studies at UCLA, he graduated from the University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry. His next calling was to settle in Salinas, where the incomparable beauty and relaxed lifestyle of Monterey County proved irresistible. He and his wife, Melanie, raised their two daughters here, as well as various dogs, fish, rodents and amphibians.

If Dr. Andresen is the athletic stud-muffin of the pair, then Dr. Rosen is the musician. He has performed professionally with local symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, concert bands and theater groups. He has also served on the Board of Directors of Ensemble Monterey Chamber Orchestra, as well as the Monterey Bay Dental Society. Other favorite activities are cycling and hiking, camping and backpacking, ocean kayaking, photography and building fine scale models. Professional memberships include the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, the Monterey Bay Dental Society, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Seems like hes had a lot of callings since settling down in Salinas, and he couldnt be happier, or more filled with gratitude.

As our reviews attest, Dr. Rosen shares with Dr. Andresen an unshakeable commitment to the highest possible standard of care, where honesty, excellence, comfort and trust are the pillars upon which our practice stands. (Hes also known to be a very good listener. Maybe thats the musician in him!)

Dagmar, Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function If you think youre in good physical shape, prepare to be humbled. Just ask Dagmar how many marathons/triathlons shes completed. Or about the time she traversed the Austrian Alps on foot with her husband to escape the Iron Curtain and Russias occupation of her country. She applies this same drive to her work and is one of the few Registered Dental Assistant Extended Function assistants in the state, having trained at the UC, San Francisco, thus qualifying her for duties ordinarily reserved for dentists. Luckily for all of us, Dagmars dental skills surpass even her athletic skills.

Kathee, Registered Dental Hygienist Kathee is our repeat winner of The Most Gentle Touch of the Year award, as her hygiene patients will tell you. We see first-time patients trembling going in to see her, only to come out singing her praises. Shes raised five boys, including a set of triplets, and shes still got the gentle touch. She genuinely loves people, and demonstrates it daily by her interest in your story. Weve been lucky enough to be able to have her as part of our story for 30+years.

MaryJane, Registered Dental Hygienist Mary Janes fascination with teeth began when she got braces. Very soon thereafter, at age 14, she entered the ROP Dental Assisting Program and was assisting Dr. A at 17. Unable to tear herself away from Dr. As ridiculous singing and the inspiring work ethic of the entire office staff, shes now an accomplished hygienist who is passionate about her work, always learning new techniques and ways to encourage her patients to care for their teeth. She finds much gratification in her work, but also gets her kicks singing and dancing the moonwalk to Michael Jackson albums.

Nancy F., Registered Dental Assistant Nancy is a true ROP (Regional Occupational Program) success story. Managing the multiple demands of a dental assistant is daunting for anyone. Serving in this role directly after high school even more so, but Nancy excelled from the start. With her at your side during your visit, you will get first-hand experience of her excellent care. Now, she and her husband, Ricardo, have two young boys who frequent our office, and, thanks to Nancy, do great during their dental visits.

Pamela, Registered Dental Hygienist Pam will tell you that what has kept her at her job at Salinas Dental Health for over 25 years is the unique mix of artistic skill and fun-loving attitude that the doctors bring to their work. Pams open heart and quick laugh will make you feel at home instantly. Her sweet nature has also earned her the title of resident cat lady as she tends to resident strays and spends her off time helping with local cat rescue efforts. Shes also our resident foodie and if you prove yourself worthy with excellent dental health, shell reward you with one of her mouth-wateringly delicious and healthy recipes.

Veronica, Dental Assistant, Front Office Veronica is another powerhouse front office superwoman. She shows Dr. A how to use Facetime so he can see his granddaughter when he calls (she wins a lot of points with that one); trouble-shoots computer hang-ups; charms patients with her winning smile and disarming laugh; and, in general, impresses us at every turn with her unprecedented competence. She has two kids (boy and girl) that have, obviously, been influenced by a great Mom. Theyre polite, helpful, and have a sense of humor beyond their years. Wow, how did we get so lucky to find her?

Anita, Registered Dental Assistant, Front Office Its not likely youll see Anita when you come in to the office. She works from home, the road, the bleachers, the dance studio, or wherever her kidshappen to take her. Anita keeps our accounts current with a smile as she holds the phone in one hand and a spoonful of cough syrup in the other. Weve known Anita since she came to work for us as a young dental assistant right out of high school. What was true then is true now. Any job she takes on, she does with intelligence, sound judgment and seemingly inexhaustible energy.

Nancy Q., Registered Dental Assistant Nancy is our resident Dancing with Stars stand-out. Put on the right music, and hold on, because you are in for some fun. She is our all-around assistant, helping everyone accomplish fine dentistry, and, every now and then, throwing in a little Tango. She has two great kids, Shawn and Claudia, and a grandson. Fluent in Spanish, English and Kindness, ask Nancy to tell you how cute her grandbaby is in Spanish its guaranteed to make you melt even if you dont understand a word. When you come in, youll see what we mean.

Salinas Dental Health Non-Discrimination Policy:Salinas Dental Health/the office of Drs. Andresen and Rosen, Inc. complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Salinas Dental Health/the office of Drs. Andresen and Rosen, Inc. does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Read the full Non-Discrimination Policy.