Coffey, John DDS
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We are open, guided by principles protecting the health & safety of our patients, our staff and our community:. Please reschedule if you've been in contact with anyone who has been sick in the past two weeks. Dr. Curtis believes in educating kids on the importance of oral health. We teach proper brushing and flossing to create a routine of healthy behavior that can continue into adulthood.
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We strive to develop long-lasting, trusting relationships with all of our patients. This begins by providing you with a relaxing and positive experience in every aspect of your visit. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about visting the dentist, and what a difference we can make by providing you with the excellent, personalized care you deserve.
We strive to create a friendly and fun atmosphere for children. Dental fears often begin in childhood and can continue into adulthood, so it's important that children have a positive experience as early as possible. With children we emphasize the proper maintenance and care of baby teeth, which help facilitate good chewing habits and proper speech production as they hold space for permanent teeth later on.
Tina-Lise Curtis approaches dental care with a sense of community and family. Her professional outlook fits nicely with the tone and tenor of Santa Cruz: concerned, caring, friendly and competent. Dr. Curtis takes a personal interest in individual patients - a visit to her office feels more like a visit to a next door neighbor that you like, or a long-time family friend.
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El Johnson
El Johnson
Apr 25, 2021
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Tina and her team are awesome! They take great care of their patients and go above and beyond in accommodating schedules. They always make you feel welcome, with an emphasis on education about dental health and what works best for you. Cannot thank them enough for all they have done!
Judy M.
Judy M.
Feb 05, 2021
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I have been a physician assistant for more than 40 years and I have very high standards. Dr. Tina-Lise Curtis is hands down the best dentist I have ever been to. She is extremely professional, competent,thorough,honest,compassionate and delightful. She has always given both my husband and I excellent care. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Gloria
Gloria
Nov 14, 2019
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I needed a dentist close to my work and found Dr. Tina by doing a Google search and made an appointment. On the day of my appointment the staff and Dr. Tina-Lise Curtis all were so welcoming. They made me feel like family. I really appreciate how they treated me. Thank you so much for what you do!
Brooke Hiatt
Brooke Hiatt
Aug 18, 2019
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I've been to a lot of dentists and Dr Curtis made me feel the most cared for of all of them. She took her time with me and was ingenious about home care tips for my teeth and gums. The whole team is wonderful. 10/10 experience.
Leisel E.
Leisel E.
Jun 24, 2019
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My family and I have been going to Dr. Curtis since she took over the practice. She's patient and explains options, and tends to be hands-off in terms of recommending procedures. I can't recommend her highly enough!
Mary C.
Mary C.
Dec 15, 2017
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As well as being honest and having high integrity, Dr. Curtis is an exceptional dentist. She is highly-professional and runs a welcoming, accommodating, and personalized practice. I appreciate her thorough and comprehensive approach and is very straight-forward in explaining my dental situation. I highly recommend Dr Curtis.
Henry Burnett
Henry Burnett
Aug 29, 2017
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The Santa Cruz area is a wonderful community, a University College Town, a Destination Beach Resort, and very close to the Bay Area. We are incredibly privileged to live in a wonderful community. We enjoy many things in this area including access to world class medical care.
The Concept of Community extends to the Concept of Family.
Dr Tina-Lise Curtis approaches dental care with a sense of community and a sense of family. Her professional outlook fits nicely with the tone and tenor of Santa Cruz: concerned, caring, friendly, and competent. Dr. Curtis takes a personal interest in individual patients
Mark C.
Mark C.
Jun 20, 2017
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They took Delta Dental so I went to their office to get a cleaning. My teeth are nearly perfect; I only have about 4 fillings in my entire life. I keep my teeth so clean I only need a professional cleaning about once every few years. Every time I get a cleaning the hygienist says I am lucky to have teeth that are easy to clean.

When I went to this office they kept telling me there were problems with my perfect teeth. They said I needed to brush twice a day and went on and on about things I was doing wrong. Cleaning my teeth only took like 5 minutes and Curtis kept scraping in between these
Samantha S.
Samantha S.
Apr 27, 2017
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Dr. Curtis is an amazing dentist! I've only been in the area for a year and a half and it's always difficult finding a new dentist you can trust. She does a great job, has wonderful staff and they give you honest advice and prices. Highly recommended if you're new to the area or just looking for a new dentist! They also send out the cutest reminder cards!
Bridget Peterson
Bridget Peterson
Dec 03, 2016
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Going to the dentist has never been my favorite thing. But walking into Dr. Curtis' cheerful, friendly office is so refreshing. Her staff is super helpful and accommodating but the best part, is Dr. Curtis. She really cares about her patients and truly wants the best for her patients.
Dr. Curtis keeps up with the latest technologies and treatments. I have tried bleach trays for years- and always dreaded the painful, gum pain. She offers a new teeth whitening system that is so easy and my teeth were instantly "whiter". Highly recommend it. Very reasonable. Thanks, Dr. Curtis! :)
Emma G. L.
Emma G. L.
Jul 08, 2016
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Dr. Curtis took over the practice of John Coffey, D.D.S. Curtis is outgoing. Her front office staff are reserved almost to the point of being rude. No matter my assurance of what the co-pay of what my insurance actually requires, they demand more everytime, notwithstanding their own experience. Everytime, they send me a refund. Inconvenient for me, cost ineffective for them. Dr. Curtis' voice is quite loud, an assault on the ears, and makes any confidentiality of care impossible, as it resounds throughout the office.
She and her staff both have shown ignorance of how to use some of
Evan S.
Evan S.
Apr 08, 2016
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Tina-Lise is a great dentist! I went in here for a regular checkup/cleaning and everything went as expected. I hadn't had a cleaning in more than 6 months, so unfortunately some of my gums were thicker than expected. It probably also made the cleaning process slightly more painful than normal. Next time.

I also really like that that Tina-Lise is very much into bicycling! She offered to allow me to bring my bike up into the office after noticing that I was wearing bike shoes (I didn't mention anything about biking). Also, she had some good advice about making sure I try not to grind