Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Turlock

All that is good begins with a smile

Creating beautiful smiles with a kind heart. Dr. Kaci Kuykendall and her team provide gentle, prevention-first dental care for every member of your family, from a child's very first visit to complete smile restorations.

Request an Appointment Call (209) 667-0115

New patients welcome
Patients from 12 months old
7:00 am starts Thu & Fri

Dr. Kaci Kuykendall, DDS

Turlock born, Pacific trained, hometown hearted

Office hours

Mon to Fri

What we do

Complete dentistry for the whole family

Everything modern dentistry has to offer, delivered with a kind heart: preventive care, cosmetic artistry, and restorative treatment under one roof.

Exams & Cleanings

Thorough exams, gentle cleanings, and oral cancer screenings that keep small problems small. Prevention is the heart of everything we do.

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Invisalign

Straighten your teeth discreetly with clear, removable aligners. No brackets, no wires, no dietary restrictions.

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Porcelain Veneers

Thin, handcrafted porcelain facings that transform chipped, stained, worn, or uneven front teeth into the smile you recognize as yours.

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Teeth Whitening

Professional whitening that lifts years of coffee, tea, and time from your smile, safely and noticeably.

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Porcelain Crowns

All-porcelain crowns restore broken, worn, or heavily filled teeth to full strength with a result that looks like it grew there.

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Emergency Dentistry

Toothache, broken tooth, or dental injury? Call us. We make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.

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Dr. Kaci with her husband Dustin and their three children in a green field

Our philosophy

Dental health care, not disease care

We are true believers that prevention and education are the keys to optimal dental health. Thorough exams, honest findings, and unhurried appointments mean small things stay small, and you always understand the why behind any recommendation.

The healthiness of your smile is our top priority. Our office is clean, bright, and relaxing, and our team welcomes you by name, asks about your kids, and means it. Patients tell us visiting feels less like a dental appointment and more like catching up with people who care.

About our practice Meet Dr. Kaci

Smile gallery

Real patients. Real transformations.

The patient needed upper arch rehabilitation, presenting with upper front teeth that were stained, incisal edges worn down and chipped, and gumline recession. The smile was restored with eight upper all-porcelain crowns. The gumline and incisal edges are now uniform, and the patient has longer, better shaped teeth that enhance the smile line and aid chewing and biting function.

Photos are of our own patients, shared with their consent. Results vary.

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Patient stories

Kind words from kind people

What patients say about the care, the team, and the feeling of finally not dreading the dentist.

Best dentist office I’ve ever been to. Everyone I interacted with was kind and courteous, the treatment has been exceptional, all my questions are answered and everything is explained.

Elly W. Patient testimonial

I feel like I am not just another patient with Dr. Kaci. I feel like family. The staff there welcomes you by name as you walk in. They want to get to know me and it's genuine. Dr. Kaci has totally erased my fear of going to the dentist.

Marshall B. Patient testimonial

She is very friendly and gentle. Dr. Kaci tells you the truth about your teeth. She will tell you what problems there are and the best way to fix them. She doesn't tell you that you need work that isn't needed. After a couple appointments it feels almost like going to visit friends!

Amy T. Patient testimonial

Two dentists, one standard of care

Both trained at the University of the Pacific's Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, and both practicing right here at home in the Central Valley.

Dr. Kaci Kuykendall, DDS

Founder, Turlock native

A Turlock High Bulldog who came home to care for her hometown. Award-recognized in prosthodontics and oral diagnosis, and known by patients for gentle hands and honest guidance.

Meet Dr. Kaci

Dr. Rigel Smart, DDS

Associate dentist, Turlock born

A conservative-dentistry advocate who prioritizes prevention and minimally invasive care, making every visit comfortable, informative, and empowering.

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Areas we serve

Worth the short drive

Our office at 1600 Colorado Ave in Turlock cares for families from across the Central Valley.

Questions, answered

Everything new patients ask us

From insurance to first visits to nervous kids, here are the answers we give most often. Have a different question?

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Are you accepting new patients?

Yes, and we would be glad to meet you. New patients of every age are welcome, from children around twelve months old to adults and seniors. Call (209) 667-0115 or use our appointment request page, and our scheduling coordinator will find a time that fits your life.

What insurance do you accept?

We are a fee-for-service practice and accept most dental insurance programs, including non-managed-care, indemnity (traditional), and PPO plans on an out-of-network basis. We are not part of any managed care network. Our team prepares and files your claim paperwork, and we will gladly submit a pre-treatment estimate so you know your expected benefits before treatment begins.

What payment options do you offer?

We accept cash, personal checks, money orders, and major credit cards, with payment expected at the time of service. Outside financing is available through CareCredit upon credit approval, and for more extensive care our office can discuss financial arrangements with you before treatment starts.

What should I bring to my first visit?

Bring a photo ID, your insurance card if you have one, a list of current medications, and any dental records or x-rays from a previous office if available. Arriving a few minutes early for paperwork helps your visit start on time. Most of all, bring your questions; we like answering them.

Ready for a reason to smile?

New patients are always welcome. Call (209) 667-0115 or request an appointment online, and our scheduling coordinator will take it from there.

Request an Appointment (209) 667-0115