We take your dental treatment experience to the "Next Level Of Care". Our objective is to bring your mouth to ideal health and aesthetics in an environment that creates serenity within you. Once inside our office the warmth and decor will create a relaxed feeling that many say "does not feel like a dental office". Large windows throughout the office allow you to view a picturesque scene above the creek and the abundant trees and vegetation that further calm our patients. Before we start any treatment we offer our patients the ability to listen to their preferred music and pamper them with a complimentary hand paraffin.  It is our belief that with our patients being relaxed our objectives of ideal dental health can be better achieved.

Combined with our calming atmosphere is truly the latest technologies available in dentistry today. Also, with your absolute safety in mind, our facility has been remodeled throughout with Bamboo floors. Solid flooring creates the safest situation for allergic people and for sterility.

Our Practice Philosophy

The guiding philosophy of our practice can perhaps best be summed up by our mission statement:

Creekside Dental Care is committed to providing the highest quality surgical, cosmetic, restorative and prosthetic components of dental care available. This is performed by a doctor and staff that are highly credentialed in the field of dentistry. The products and techniques we utilize are constantly held up to the highest standards with leading techniques and products utilized on a daily basis.  Our staff and facility combine to offer the safest, most compassionate environment possible to deliver ideal dental health to our patients and their families.

We believe our practice is suited to meet your dental needs in at least two important ways:

First, we are a Comprehensive Care dental practice. Our procedures and treatments are tailored to match the specific concerns of each and every member of your family from the perspective your entire mouth being healthy. Our philosophy is based on the concept of providing our patients with "A comprehensive plan for ideal dental health."

This treatment philosophy lets us look at your long term dental picture, creating a plan that will allow for your mouth to be its healthiest now, and in the future. The constituents of a comprehensive plan for ideal dental health consist of 5 basic things.

1) The foundation of any dental care is to have healthy gums. The first thing we focus on at Creekside Dental Care is to make sure every one of our patients has healthy gums. This is done through measuring with a periodontal probe. Without a healthy foundation any other dental care cannot be performed and will fail. The published data in the literature also relates gum disease to a person's over-all health including heart disease, and many other problems. In our practice patients are seen two to four times a year for dental maintenance cleaning with our hygienists. The connection between your over-all health and its relationship to healthy gums is given top priority in our treatment sequence.

2) We will monitor your dental health periodically through yearly digital dental x-rays and twice yearly dental examinations, and treatment of your gums and teeth. This philosophy of diligent prevention minimizes the risk of rapid advancement of infection and disease of the gums, bone, and teeth.

3) For each and every patient we will create a costomized treatment plan that will replace and restore missing teeth and/or fillings in a way that will enhance comfort, function, and appearance. Only biocompatible materials are used. Mercury fillings are not utilized in our practice.

4) We will retreat areas that may require revisions due to changes in your overall health, accidents, infection, loss of bone, or breakage of materials.

5) Performing dental treatment through the dentist that has specific training and focus in a certain area of dentistry. In this way, you receive care from a dentist best suited to meet your needs. Sometimes this philosophy entails utilizing a referral to a dental specialist such as a pediatric dentist, endodontist, orthodontist or oral surgeon. Each specialist utilized by our patients for treatment is a reflection on us, therefore is selected with the utmost consideration.

This comprehensive plan for ideal dental health blends the art and science of dentistry with everyday realities of your lifestyle, personal attitudes about health, and your budget.

Second, we are equipped with the latest in dental equipment and technologies including digital x-rays, computer generated Cerec crowns, intraoral Cameras, and computer cosmetic imaging. Placement and restoration of dental implants, periodontal surgery, and conscious sedation are done in our office by Dr. Viorela Bauer.

It is this focus on "the whole person" while employing leading technologies that afford quicker, more accurate diagnoses and safer, more effective treatment that allows us to offer you the very best in dental care.

Dr. Bauer received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University Of Southern California School Of Dentistry in 1999. During her university years she volunteered in dental clinics throughout California and Mexico, helping children in underserved communities. At her professors’ recommendations, she helped teach numerous courses in restorative and esthetic dentistry and hand skill development classes. For her dedication to the art and science of dentistry, she was chosen to receive the “Golden Hands Award” of her graduating class.

Before opening her private practice on the Central Coast in 2002, Dr. Bauer began her career in Los Angeles, as an associate dentist in a group practice with emphasis on cosmetics and full mouth rehabilitation. Early in her career, Dr. Bauer decided to practice dentistry from an integrative perspective, where a comprehensive treatment is the key factor in achieving long term results and overall health. She continued her education through intensive training in advanced cosmetics, periodontal surgery, dental implants surgery and prosthetics, and Invisalign. With over 600 hours of documented continuing education hours, Dr. Bauer is committed to excellence for her patients. Surgical training has included educational hours at the University Of Miami School Of Dentistry, the Implant Seminars Continuum in San Francisco, and training from Dr. Pat Allen for periodontal plastic surgery. She also helped Dr. Arun Garg teach and organize the Implant Seminars Continuum in Los Angeles, focusing on bone grafting and dental implants surgical techniques.

As a team, the hygiene department works very hard to achieve the best quality of care for our patients. One of our main focuses is assessing periodontal disease.  Periodontal disease is a chronic disease that is very common among adults.  If it is not treated, it can result in tooth loss and can contribute to other systemic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. It is our mission and duty to eliminate periodontal disease and bring the mouth and body to optimum healthy and well being. 

Marie Loughead, RDH

Marie graduated at the top of her class from Fresno Dental Hygiene Program in 1999. During her first few months after school, she tested working in a few different dental offices and volunteered in the community program "Save Our Smiles". She decided that her skills and values were best emphasised at Creekside Dental Care where she  started working in 1999. Since then she developed a very close and trusting relationship with her patients.

Marie is highly skilled and virtually pain free. She is trained in advanced soft tissue laser treatment. She is devoted to clinical education and development of standards and guidelines for the safe and effective use of lasers.

Marie enjoys a beautiful life on the Central Coast with her husband, Jeff and her two children, Nicholas and Ava.

Sheryl Miller, RDH

Sheryl graduated from the Taft College Dental Hygiene Program. She is a licensed dental hygienist and a certified dental assistant, and she brings with her over twelve years of experience in the dental field.  Sheryl brings great smiles, enthusiasm and charisma to our team.  By understanding her patients' needs and recognizing significant clinical findings she develops an appropriate plan for achieving and maintaining optimal oral health.  She puts her heart into the delivery of detailed dental care and patient education designed with a full body approach.  In addition, she assists her team by recording diagnostic findings and works with our patients to develop treatment plans specific to their needs.  Her passion about life, health and nutrition helps her educate our patients to understand the oral-systemic link between the mouth and the rest of the body.              

Lori Mallory, RDH