Dental Services
Please note: All clients must first be registered.
WELCOME TO CTHP DENTAL OFFICE
Our dental team is here to provide quality care and treat all patients with respect. Our clinic focuses on serving our local Native American community, but we welcome everyone. We give the same quality care to all patients.
Our Services
Exams with radiographs for treatment planning
Oral cancer screening at time or exam(initial and recall)
Preventive services (prophylaxis/scaling and root planning/periodontal screenings/sealants, oral health instruction)
Restorative treatment (fillings)
Prosthetics (dentures/partials/crown and bridge)
Limited oral surgery
Wisdom Smiles focuses on the unique oral health care needs of seniors and Elders.
Appointments
To schedule or cancel an appointment, call 707-485-5115.
Scheduling appointments
* Please do not schedule more than **2 family members per day**
* If you cancel, give at least **24 hours’ notice.**
* Schedule extra time if you have appointments in other departments.
Cancellations / Rescheduling
Cancelled Appointment: You give at least 24 hours’ notice.
Broken Appointment: You miss your visit without notice OR you arrive more than 10 minutes late.
Note: If CTHP transportation is late, you will still be seen.
Please call at least 24 hours in advance where possible. This allows us to accommodate other patients. Our appointments are booked several weeks and sometimes months ahead, so scheduling and keeping your appointments is critcal in helping you to keep your visits and oral health care treatment on track.
Clinic Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. / 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesdays:
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Dental and Oral Health Flyers
• Oral Overall Health (PDF)
• Fluoride (PDF)
• Dental Sealants (PDF)
• HPV Vaccine (PDF)
Dental Services for Kids
Dental Emergencies Visits (Limited)
Emergency visits are for serious problems such as:
* Severe tooth pain (started recently or keeps you awake)
* Swelling or infection
* Fever from a dental problem
* Heavy bleeding after a recent extraction
* Broken, loose, or knocked-out teeth (bring the tooth if possible)
* Recent facial injury
* Lost temporary crown (to prevent loss of space)
* Pain from dentures
* New painful sores or rashes in the mouth
**Important:**
Emergency visits focus on stopping pain or infection only. Full treatment will be scheduled later. If you have a dental emergency after business hours, go to your nearest emergency room. Contact dental reception to schedule a follow up with your dental provider as soon as possible.
Dental has same day appointments, on a first come first served basis. If you have an emergency/need urgent dental care, please leave a good contact number and you will be scheduled same day or next available depending upon provider availability.
Ukiah Valley Medical Center: 707-462-3111
Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital: 707-459-6801
Mendocino Coast District Hospital: 707-961-1234
Dental Providers
Mary Ann Gonzalez, D.D.S., Dental Director
Mary Ann Gonzalez received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of California at Los Angeles and went on to the University of Southern California for a one year post-graduate program in general practice with an emphasis on patients with special needs.
Mary Ann Gonzalez is the longest serving employee at Consolidated Tribal Health Project, having started at CTHP as a staff dentist in 1987 doing treatment planning such as crown and bridge, root canals and some minor orthodontic services. Mary Ann initiated outreach to local Tribes to do dental screenings, provide oral health education and encourage parents and adults to schedule appointments for routine dental visits. Mary Ann’s leadership and passion for community service have been instrumental in the development and implementation of many special programs and projects over the years that have promoted good oral health care practices as a preventive measure, provided access to care for Native American patients of all ages, treated patients with chronic health conditions and addressed the chronic problem of early childhood caries in young Native patients. She represents the California area as a member of FAC that helps drive change in dental treatment in the Indian Health Services system.
Shamir Sevilla, D.D.S., Dentist
Dr. Sevilla graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in Southern California. He practiced some time in private practice and community clinics in Southern California and has been practicing dentistry in Lake and Mendocino County for the last 9 years. He enjoys time with his family and going on nature walks and photography.
Huong Tran, DMD, MPH, Dentist
Dr. Tran earned her dental degree from Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health. She trained further at University of California, Los Angeles for a one-year graduate dental residency. Since then, she has been practicing community clinic dentistry in Mendocino County. Dr. Tran treats patients of all age groups but enjoys treating kids the most. On the weekends, she can be found at her parent’s house playing board games, eating Thai food, or hiking.