Dr. Shawn Widick attended the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, from which he graduated in 1995. He continues to advance his knowledge and skills regularly, completing 40-50 hours of continuing education each year and participating in numerous study clubs. He has also received additional training to become CPR certified and EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) certified, and is a member of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team). Dr. Widick has practiced in Sonoma County since 1995, and in Healdsburg exclusively since 1998.
He is a past president of the Northern California of the AGD, and has received special recognition from the CDA for his efforts in supporting fluoridating in Healdsburg. He is committed to always delivering outstanding dentistry with support and gentle care for his patients, and is blessed to have an amazing team of competent, enthusiastic and caring individuals who help his patients feel comfortable while receiving treatment. All members of his team have been with him over over 16 years, and some have been with him over 20!
Outside of our office, Dr. Widick is heavily involved in our community. He coached Little League and other youth sports teams for many years, has headed campaigns to supporting continuing water fluoridation, and has served as the Parks and Recreation Commissioner on two occasions.
Kathy has been in the dental field since 1990. She attended SRJC and obtained her license as a registered dental assistant in 1993. She is a native of Sonoma County. She loves her job and enjoys working with a great dental team. Outside of work she enjoys working outside, kayaking and shopping. She has three children and two grandchildren.
Gretchen joined our team in 2001 as an intern and found her permanent home. She became a full member of our team after her internship, and has been with us ever since. Gretchen attended Sonoma State University for two years before deciding to pursue a career in the dental field. She graduated from the Santa Rosa Junior College dental assisting program in 2002, and has returned to SRJC over the years to teach in their dental program once a week. She enjoys that our team has been together for so many years, and that we have grown into a family that enjoys each others company. She loves that we are professional and organized yet fun and energetic, and that we are always laughing. Gretchen is the Jack of all trades in the office, and can be found doing anything from assisting Dr. Widick with restorative procedures to helping out in the front office and ordering supplies.
Gretchen enjoys working for our office and appreciates the standards that Dr. Widick sets for treating our patients. Dr. Widick is caring, knowledgeable, conservative and strives for perfection. Gretchen works hard to follow in his footsteps and does her best to care for our patient s in the same way that he does. She treats each patient as if she were treating her family.
Gretchen and her husband, Tony, have a daughter who is a passionate ballet dancer and a son who is a devoted boy scout. Her sweet mother lives with them, and they have an adorable dog named Tucker. Outside of the office Gretchen loves to camp with her family and friends. She enjoys organizing, scrapbooking, baking and traveling with her family.
Leslie has been with our team since receiving her registered dental assistant license in 1990. She has also completed additional training in coronal polishing and placing dental implants. Leslie is committed to providing the best possible care to our patients in a caring and compassionate way. She loves her fellow coworkers and our patients, and values the teamwork that we enjoy in our office.
Leslie has lived in Healdsburg for 48 years, and it is a pleasure for her to serve the community in which she lives. She has two grown daughters who both live in Sonoma County, and volunteers at the Healdsburg Ballet sewing costumes for their Christmas and Spring performances.
Debbie graduated in 1988, and has worked in many areas of the dental field, including in periodontal offices and assisting in dental education for children. She has been a valuable part of our team since 1998. She has over 30 years of experience in dental hygiene, and always puts our patients needs first. Debbie is committed to delivering the highest quality of care possible, and keeps an empathetic attitude towards her patients need sand feelings. She feels that Dr. Widicks care for his patients is modern, caring and professional, and enjoys being part of a great staff that has worked together for many years toward optimal patient health in our community.
Debbie has four children and a wonderful husband. They live in Healdsburg with their dog, Skye, and two kittens. When she isnt in our office she loves to cook. Debbies family is always active, participating in many sports and travel adventures.
Before graduating from dental hygiene school in Fresno, CA, Karen put herself through college by working as a registered dental assistant, first in an orthodontic practice with a focus on TMJ dysfunction and treatment, and then as a surgical assistant for a periodontist. After graduation she worked full-time for a periodontist preparing patients for surgery and in providing clinical maintenance post-surgery. She joined our team in 2003 and enjoys being part of a long-standing, multi-generational practice. Outside of the office she enjoys drawing, writing, sculpting, cooking, painting, research and working on patents.
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Rating 3.0 out of 5 based on 2 reviews
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2 years ago
first came to Dr. Widick to help with veneers that were originally bonded in Korea. It seems the preparation of the veneer was less than ideal and they slowly but surely came off one by one over a two month period. I even had the misfortune of swallowing one. And much to my surprise, the Korean lab paid for every repair I had done once back here, even though the amount exceeded the price originally paid in Korea. Dr. Widick "prepped" the FRONT RIGHT veneer and bonded it to my tooth. He also later had a brand new one made and bonded to replace the LEFT FRONT one which I accidentally swallowed one day. I also had the good Doctor refer me to an oral surgeon to have molars removed and gums and jaw prepared for implants. Dr. Widick installed the top teeth over the work prepared by the oral surgeon. By this time I spent a sizeable amount of money with Dr Widick and had teeth cleanings and deep cleaning whenever he suggested. No complaints so far.... wonderful bedside manner, cheerful and appeared to be very knowledgeable of his craft. THEN...the RIGHT FRONT veneer came off during a meal of mashed potatoes and vegetables. No aggressive biting, no hardened candies, no corn on the cob and no biting into apples. yet....the veneer came off. When I called his office to see which veneer he did from the start and which one was a re-bonded one, I was told the left one was the one Widick did and the right one was not done by Dr Widick. Angie, the receptionist on the phone looked up my history to verify this and stated that the right one had "MINIMAL PREPERATION" Those words echoed in my ear..... What does minimal preparation mean? After all, I did not remember paying minimal fees. I was then phoned by another person in the office who repeated at least a half dozen times that the doctor is not responsible! It is not his fault. I don't remember trying to point fault but asking for a bit of help as to the continuing ongoing expense. When I wrote to Widick in an e-mail protesting his office trying to say I was assigning fault... HE NEVER RESPONDED TO THE E-MAIL. I followed Dr Widicks dental advise to the letter and YET he never felt he had any obligation to answer my e-mail...... I think that speaks volume on how he treats you long term. If there is a problem, it is not his fault is the first response and not answering an e-mail is the second response. Think twice about SELECTING this type of treatment from a medical professional.
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