Scheduling Information

We have office hours Monday through Saturday as listed below. Office hours do change periodically so that we may better accommodate school holidays, vacations and testing periods. To schedule an appointment please call us at 858-676-5000.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

8:00am to 12:00pm and 1:30 pm to 5:00pm
8:00am to 12:00pm and 1:30 pm to 5:00pm
8:00am to 12:00pm and 1:30 pm to 5:00pm
8:00am to 12:00pm and 1:30 pm to 5:00pm
7:30am to 2:30pm
8:00am to 3:00pm

We value your time and make every effort to remain on schedule. To plan your day the following table may be helpful. The approximate time you will spend in our office for each appointment should be:

New patient exam
Child recall exam with cleaning
Gratis child cleaning visit
Teenage recall exam and cleaning
Treatment visit

60 minutes
60 minutes
40 minutes
70 minutes
Varies but can be estimated
Please ask Treatment Coordinator

Infrequent delays occur due to unscheduled dental emergencies and on the occasion when additional time is necessary to manage, with care and understanding, the specific needs of the extremely frightened child or the patient with behavioral issues. In the event this occurs, we apologize and appreciate your consideration and patience.

If your child experiences pain, has a dental emergency or suffers oral trauma, we will see your child the same day and will make every effort to schedule the child in a timely fashion.

Please call our office (858) 676-5000 if you have an after hours emergency. You will be instructed on how to contact the dentist on emergency call. When directed to, please state the following information:

  • Your name and your child’s name
  • Telephone number and whether it is a home phone or cell phone
  • A brief description of the emergency
  • Repeat your telephone number

Please anticipate a return call from the doctor on call within 15 minutes.