Dr. David Ducommun

When I sat down to write the goals I wanted for my practice, it occurred to me that the kind of dentistry I wanted to provide to my patients was exactly the kind of dentistry I wanted to receive. You may be thinking, “Well Dr. Dave you are a dentist...

When I sat down to write the goals I wanted for my practice, it occurred to me that the kind of dentistry I wanted to provide to my patients was exactly the kind of dentistry I wanted to receive. You may be thinking, “Well Dr. Dave you are a dentist so that doesn’t make sense.” But just like you, my teeth need regular care to preserve their health and ensure my smile remains as healthy and attractive as it was back in the days. Sitting in the same chair as many of my patients, I realized that feeling valued and cared for as a patient is what makes people actually enjoy the dentist and want to return. Knowing that as a patient myself I would want my dentist to see me as an individual and not merely as a chart number, I knew I would need to foster that into my practice. Although I am probably as brave as the next person, I’d prefer, naturally, not to experience discomfort during my dental visit. I would want my dentist to have genuine concern for my comfort before, during and after