Dentist in Solana Beach, CA

Please plan for about two hours. During your first visit, we’ll take a complete set of records and perform a comprehensive wellness exam, along with a cleaning if one is scheduled. We take our time so we can get to know you and your health without anything feeling rushed.

Yes. X-rays show us what we can’t see during a visual exam, and without them, we can’t provide a complete or accurate diagnosis. If you’ve had x-rays taken recently, please send them to us before your visit, and we’ll check whether they’re clear and current enough to use.

A CBCT scan gives our doctors a 3D view of your teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures, allowing for a more thorough exam. It often reveals things a standard 2D x-ray can miss, such as hidden infections. Because prevention is at the center of how we practice, a 3D scan helps us find concerns early, when they’re often simplest to treat.

We treat your mouth as part of your whole body. In practice, that means we:

• Look for the root cause. We want to understand why a problem developed, not just repair the damage.
• Consider the mouth-body connection. Your oral health affects your overall health, and vice versa, so we keep both in mind.
• Choose biocompatible materials. We carefully select materials with your body’s long-term health in mind.
• Put prevention first. The best dentistry is the dentistry you never need, so we focus on keeping you healthy, not just fixing problems after they appear.

We welcome patients with any PPO dental plan. Because we aren’t contracted with insurance companies, your treatment is guided by what you need, not by what a plan dictates. Using your insurance with us is still easy. Our team submits all claims and handles the billing for you, so you can focus on your care.

Our office is located at 530 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite K, in Solana Beach, inside the Lomas Santa Fe Medical Plaza. From I-5, take the Lomas Santa Fe Drive exit and head west. Turn right into the medical plaza and continue to the west building, closest to the ocean. Our office is on the second floor. Free patient parking is available, and we recommend parking near the west building for easiest access.

Please plan for approximately two hours for your first visit. We’ll gather a complete set of records and perform a comprehensive wellness exam to better understand your oral health and overall needs. If you’re scheduled for a cleaning, we’ll complete that during your visit as well. We take the time to get to know you and help you feel informed about your care.

We take a holistic approach to dentistry by considering the connection between your oral health and overall well-being. We look beyond immediate symptoms to understand the underlying causes of dental concerns, prioritize prevention, and carefully select biocompatible materials with your long-term health in mind.

Dental X-rays help us identify concerns that may not be visible during a visual exam. A CBCT scan provides a three-dimensional view of your teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures, which can reveal additional details that standard two-dimensional X-rays may not show. These diagnostic tools help our doctors develop a more complete understanding of your oral health and determine appropriate care. If you have recent dental X-rays, please send them to us before your appointment so we can assess whether they’re suitable for your exam.

Both Dr. Etesse and Dr. Steinberg earned their undergraduate and Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degrees at UCLA. Dr. Etesse completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the VA Long Beach Medical Center, while Dr. Steinberg completed his Periodontics residency at UCLA.