Meet the Doctor

David Cartago, D.D.S.  Chief Executive Officer

Well, here we are, 2012!!! Preliminarily, I want to thank my staff and my patients for a wonderful 2011. Our year was filled with countless new patients, wonderful returning patients, and a year filled with great memories and success. Many of you will agree that my staff consists of some of the most compassionate and hardest working individuals in the dental field (for evidence of this, please read our reviews!). And my patients ­ some of the most loyal, responsible and genuinely caring individuals that I have had the pleasure of treating - makes this office and my chosen profession worthwhile.

 As our patient base continues to grow, we have hired a few new faces, so don¹t be surprised to see them in the operatories, waiting to see you. These new team members come from varied backgrounds and we enjoy the diversity within our office as it reflects the very communities we serve. The growth of our company is attributed largely to the wonderful support that we receive from our neighboring communities. Many of you have referred your family, friends and even to folks in cities several miles away just to experience Perfect Smiles (we have a handful of patients who travel for more than an hour to see us twice a year). I know I¹ve said it before but it¹s so important, it¹s worth mentioning again ­ our ability to continue to be around to serve you and your friends and family is largely attributed to your loyalty, your loyalty, and your loyalty to Perfect Smiles. A heartfelt thank you.

Also, we continue our expansion projects! My partners have scoped out several cities in the East Bay and have found opportunities to expand our patient base! But the details are still under wrap and the ink is not yet dry so I won¹t disclose too much detail but as soon as we are able, you will receive an invitation requesting you and your family to an Open House at our newest location. Enjoy the entertainment, food, and lots of goodies!

Lastly, as your dental health provider, I want to reiterate the importance of showing up for your hygiene visits twice a year (and 4 times a year for my perio maintenance patients). The hygiene appointments are not just visits for a cleaning, they are opportunities for us to check in with you and discuss and examine your oral health and to search and arrest any cavities which, left neglected, can turn into costly crowns and root canals. You can¹t imagine how many times I¹ve seen it first-hand. A patient misses his/her appointment for a cleaning, comes back a year later, and the cavities that we could have filled in less than 30 minutes and for less than $100 is now a root canal and a crown costing thousands of dollars. Not to mention the pain associated with a neglected tooth! This isn¹t made up and it isn¹t even an exaggeration. Cavities left untreated can and will result in more costly treatment. Hence, make the cleanings a priority for you, your spouse and especially your children (who¹s sweet tooth is more prone to cavities). You¹ll thank me later on when you tally up the amount you spent on dental care for the year and you come to find that the money you saved can now be used for more enjoyable and painless expenses.

Thank you once again to my staff members, patients and partners for making 2011 a record breaking year ­ and for coming into 2012 with new and exciting expansion projects. Remember to call and book your hygiene appointment for you and your family members. We love seeing you in our office. We love ensuring your oral health. Thank you for being our patient.

Dr. Dave