Humans have been using toothbrushes to remove food from teeth for thousands of years. Early toothbrushes were sticks with frayed ends, & later brushes were made from bone, wood or ivory & animal hairs. Read more
How to Choose a Toothbrush
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What Does It Take to Be a Dentist?
As a patient, you may wonder exactly what qualifications you need in order to poke around other people’s mouths! Many people don’t know exactly how much time and preparation goes into learning dentistry. Read more
What to Do If Your Tooth Gets Knocked Out
While we all experienced losing teeth as a right of passage through childhood, losing a tooth as an adult is no fun at all, especially when it’s the result of an accident. If you should ever be unfortunate enough to have a tooth knocked out, a little knowledge about what to do can go a long way in preventing longterm damage to your smile. Read more
The Facts of Gum Disease
Everyone knows about cavities & how they affect your teeth and your oral health, but you never hear very much about gum disease. What is gum disease? How can you protect your gums and teeth from gum disease? And what causes it anyway? Read more
Choosing Among the Different Types of Dental Practices
Most patients, especially those in suburban areas near cities, have two choices for the types of dental practices they can go to. There are classic privately-owned practices, which are small businesses where the supervising dentist is also the owner. Read more
Porcelain Veneers Can Give You a Hollywood Smile
Have you ever looked at a celebrity smile & wished your smile could be equally perfect. Well, it’s no big secret among dentists that most Hollywood stars were not born with perfect teeth. For many celebrities, their Hollywood smiles are achieved with the help of cosmetic dentistry, particularly porcelain veneers. Read more
Signs of a Cavity
Cavities, or tooth decay, is a fairly common dental ailment, particularly in children or young adults. Even though most of our patients are familiar with what cavities are, we find that many are still surprised when we tell them they have a cavity! Read more
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Teeth Whitening at the Dentist
The professional teeth whitening process starts with a consultation with your dentist. Not everyone is a good candidate for teeth whitening, which is why you want to talk to a dentist before you have it done. If you have large fillings or crowns (caps) on your front teeth, teeth bleaching is not a good idea. Read more
We Respect Your Busy Schedule
If we’re honest with ourselves, we know that visiting the dentist is not high on your list of favorite activities. As much as we love dentistry & caring for smiles, we know the general public doesn’t quite share our passion. Read more
You Can Still Get Cavities on a Paleo Diet!
The paleo diet is a nutritional lifestyle that only includes the types of foods that paleolithic humans (a.k.a. cavemen) had access to. Among many other health benefits, many people who advocate for the paleo diet also claim that it can prevent tooth decay. But it turns out this might not be true. Read more
After earning a bachelor’s in dental surgery (BDS) in India in 2009, Dr. Mayank Sharma graduated with his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of California in San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Mayank Sharma has extensive experience in general dentistry, acquired at UCSF as well as work he did in India & Australia. He also likes to work for the community & has contributions to The American Red Cross, The Indian Red Cross Society, Mission of Mercy project, & Community Dental Clinic at UCSF amongst numerous others.
With practices across Monterey county & beyond, Dr. Sumeet Singh is fulfilling his vision of providing trusted, comfortable & affordable dental care in a family oriented environment.
Dr. Michael Rice was born & raised in Southern California. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physiological Sciences from UCLA before earning his doctorate degree from the Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. Upon completing his education, Dr. Rice moved to Texas to fulfill his commitment as a U.S. Army dentist. There he also completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency & earned his Master’s Degree in Oral Biology. He now lives in Marina with his wife, Taryn, & dog, Tusker.
Adriana was born & raised on the Monterey Peninsula & received her AAS in Dental Hygiene from Cabrillo College in 2018. She is an active member of the California Dental Hygienist’s Association & prides herself in staying current with the latest research & information about dental care. She loves getting to know her patients & being able to educate them about their oral health. Many of her patients describe her as gentle yet very thorough. When Adriana is not practicing dental hygiene she loves to travel, try new restaurants, spend time with her family & friends, & attend sporting events!
Dr. Harleen Kaur is a general, restorative & cosmetic dentist who has been practicing dentistry since 2009. After achieving her Doctoral of Dental Surgery (DDS) from prestigious NYU she moved to California to establish her career. She devotes many days each year to continuing her education through seminars, study clubs & conferences in order to keep up to date with the latest changes & techniques in dentistry. She believes in giving & has been able to raise public awareness to deliver significant results that have left a lasting impact. Her refreshing personality helps put you at ease & feel comfortable during your dental visit. Dr. Kaur enjoys singing, reading, playing tennis & traveling with her husband & their son, Gurshan.
Dr. Priyanka Chitkul is a friendly & passionate dentist who provides a wide variety of dental services & is committed to providing the best patient care through high-quality service.
