Dr. Stephanie Settimi was born and raised in Visalia, California. She completed her undergraduate studies at UC San Diego and then worked abroad for one year in Switzerland. She graduated from University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco in 2005, then returned to her hometown to work alongside her father and sister in the family dental practice, Settimi Family Dentistry. During her 10 years in Visalia, she volunteered herdental services at theSamaritan Center, screened elementary school children for dental disease, volunteered for Global DentalRelief in India, and served as a Board Member and eventually President of the Tulare Kings Dental Society
In 2014 she returned to the Bay Area, and became a part time Assistant Professor at the University of Pacific Dental School, while also working part time in private practice. She is excited to call Santa Rosa her new home and to build personal relationships with all of her patients. She believes that an office where patients are treated like friends and family will allow her to offer the best treatment for whatever their personal needs are. She looks forward to meeting each and every new patient in the practice and strives to put her patients and ease,knowing they will be cared for to the best of her ability
In her free time Dr Settimi enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, backpacking, rafting, whitewater kayaking,cycling, trail running and international travel. She has backpacked through many countries and enjoys any opportunity to learn about local traditions and customs and prefers to travel off the beaten path to interact with the locals and experience their culture firsthand. She looks forward to meeting you, and she has many stories to share!
Our exceptional, friendly staff is our greatest asset. Our dental assistants and hygienists are licensed professionals who pride themselves on staying on the cutting edge of dentistry and patient communication. They are excited about what they are doing, have high standards of quality and integrity, and are motivated to achieve the best results for our family of patients.
Our dedicated and motivated staff has one primary goalyour utmost comfort! We feel its important that you understand the treatment that youll be receiving so that you can relax during the procedure. Our staff is eager to answer any questions regarding your dental care. Please feel free to share with us your needs and concerns.
Dr. Stephanie Settimi was born and raised in Visalia, California. She completed her undergraduate studies at UC San Diego and then worked abroad for one year in Switzerland. She graduated from University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco in 2005, then returned to her hometown to work alongside her father and sister in the family dental practice, Settimi Family Dentistry. During her 10 years in Visalia, she volunteered her dental services at the Samaritan Center, screened elementary school children for dental disease, volunteered for Global Dental Relief in India, and served as a Board Member and eventually President of the Tulare Kings Dental Society.
In 2014 she returned to the Bay Area, and became a part time Assistant Professor at the University of Pacific Dental School, while also working part time in private practice. She is excited to call Santa Rosa her new home and to build personal relationships with all of her patients. She believes that an office where patients are treated like friends and family will allow her to offer the best treatment for whatever their personal needs are. She looks forward to meeting each and every new patient in the practice and strives to put her patients and ease, knowing they will be cared for to the best of her ability.
In her free time Dr Settimi enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, backpacking, rafting, whitewater kayaking, cycling, trail running and international travel. She has backpacked through many countries and enjoys any opportunity to learn about local traditions and customs and prefers to travel off the beaten path to interact with the locals and experience their culture firsthand. She looks forward to meeting you, and she has many stories to share!
A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.
As a practice, we are true believers that preventative care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. We strive to provide dental health care vs. disease care. Thats why we focus on thorough exams checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and taking x-rays when necessary. We also know that routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease. Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, were also concerned about your health. A review of your medical history can help us stay informed of your overall health, any new medications, and any illnesses that may impact your dental health.
Infection control in our office is also very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.
Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how we can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.