Sierra Crest Dental at 40169 Truckee Airport Road #204, Truckee, California.

I visited the practice for the first time in January. Like others, I was impressed with the practice from the first call. I was able to get an appointment quickly (no emergency, just changing dentists) at a convenient date and time.

Suzanne welcomed me when I first walked in. She made me feel comfortable and right at home. It didn't stop there. Dr. Colpitts came out to the reception room, introduced himself and welcomed me. My hygienist also came out to the reception room to welcome me, and let me know she'd be able to take me in a few minutes. I did arrive early, and was seen on time.

Disclosure: I worked both dental reception and patient care for 26 years for some excellent dentists.

I had a very good cleaning and complete x-rays. I met Dr. Delaney, and she gave me a very detailed exam. She listened carefully to my concerns and my dental history, which is somewhat complex due to TMJ problems. While we were talking, she mentioned that she was surprised I was using dental terminology. I told her about my dental career. She did not know that in advance. Be assured, she wasn't doing anything extra or special because of it.

I had a small cavity which Dr. Colpitts filled for me. Excellent bedside manner from him and his assistant Tammy. And the best filling I've ever had. He used a machine that vibrates the filling material, making it flow into the cavity. When the vibration stops, it becomes a solid again. This is similar to what happens in soil during an earthquake- liquefaction. This way, the filling material has a closer contact with the tooth over the traditional way of stuffing the filling material into the cavity. They were also sensitive to my jaw problems and gave me breaks when needed.

I want to re-iterate how pleased I am with this practice. The dental care is of the highest quality. The office staff are pleasant and professional, and the office well-run. It’s hard to find such a combination. Seems like you get only one- an office that survives because the front is good but the Dr. not so much, or an office where you tolerate the front office because the Dr. is good. Here you get it all in one.