A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.
As a practice, we are true believers that preventative care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. We strive to provide dental health care vs. disease care. Thats why we focus on thorough exams checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and taking x-rays when necessary. We also know that routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease. Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, were also concerned about your health. A review of your medical history can help us stay informed of your overall health, any new medications, and any illnesses that may impact your dental health.
Infection control in our office is also very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.
I also place great emphasis on explaining to patients what I recommend for them and why. I take my time educating my patients and answering their questions. Taking the extra time to educate the patient and answer any questions makes a strong, positive impression and builds a good relationship between us. Spending time on explanations also helps my patients understand my rationale for recommending procedures. I explain the advantages and disadvantages of each option I give them. This way, patients understand that my recommendations are not based on how much money I might make, or any other self-serving reasons, but on what is in each patients best interest.
Another aspect of building trust is to help patients feel comfortable. Explaining procedures in advance helps patients feel less anxious, which increases the patients comfort level and makes them more relaxed. I also look for ways to minimize any tissue trauma that may result from a procedure to help make the patients experience more positive. For example, to anesthetize, I only use the skinniest needles (30-gauge) and introduce the anesthetic solution in stages, not all in one shot. A little gentle touch makes a big difference in a patients experience. I offer pillows for the extra comfort of patients who suffer neck or back pain and blankets are also available when needed. Most of all, I have a centralized sound system that plays soothing music for comfort and relaxation.
My practice focuses on good service instead of growth for its own sake, which also merits consideration. Building trusting relationships with my patients pays off personally as well as professionally for me and my patients. We thank you for allowing us to take care of your dental needs and look forward to serving you.
Dr Woolard attended Centro Escolar University and went to Loma Linda University for extensive dental program. She pursued her dream of being a dentist by winning a scholarship grant, which she used to receive her dental degree.
A Santa Clarita resident herself, Dr Woolard is committed to taking care of each of her patients to explain and educate their treatment plan. Her mission is to provide her very best quality dental care for the patients and strive for uncompromising excellence by listening to her patients. She has a compassionate treatment philosophy in treating her patients the way she would treat herself.
Dr Woolard is an active member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, San Fernando Valley Dental Society and American orthodontic Society. Dr Woolard brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the practice and continues to build a reputation for being professional, friendly and family oriented while providing both general and cosmetic dental procedures. She considers work and daily activities as tremendously rewarding opportunities to serve people in need.
My purpose in life is to be useful and compassionate and make a difference. Making a difference makes me happy and being a dentist helps me achieve that. I love what I do, helping people brings me joy, and Dentistry is my passion. My purpose and ambition go hand-in-hand in the pursuit of happiness.
Kevin has a great skill of communication that creates a mutual understanding between him and the patients dental health. Patients like his gentle and thorough care, that brings rapport and giving the patients confidence and comfort in the care that they are receiving.
When Lira is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family. As a gifted piano player, playing a song comes natural. She loves to walk everyday to stay healthy and hike when she gets a chance.