Mission Statement

To provide excellence in dental care with a caring empathetic environment expressed through our attention to detail and consideration toward individual needs.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to make the patient-centered practice an accessible mainstream approach for dental care via the integration of patient preferences with the best dental science and clinical experience. This entails the patient’s understanding/appreciation of treatment alternatives balancing both the risks and benefits with the short-term and long-term financial and biologic cost(s).

Philosophy Statement

Treatment dictated by patient needs and desires maximizing predictable longevity and conservation of tooth structure where indicated, while offering alternative options to definitive treatment in the interest of respecting patient autonomy. Patient involvement through two-way communication and full disclosure is an essential ingredient in achieving patient satisfaction, minimizing confusion and fostering a long-term relationship through trust.

Links to Active Dental Affiliations

Here are some of the dental organizations Dr. Cruz is an active member of. Please feel free to click on hyperlinks to learn more about these organizations and their missions.

Academy of RVT Study Clubs
Academy of Operative Dentistry
American Academy of Gold Foil Operators
Academy of Dentistry International
Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics
Fellow Pierre Fauchard Academy
American Academy of Restorative Dentistry
Thousand Smiles Foundation of Rotary International