Meet Our Friendly Dental Office Therapy Dog

At Uptown Dental Office – Dr. Susie C. Kwok, it's a goal of Dr. Kwok's to provide support for our patients who may struggle with dental fears and anxiety. Our objective is to form a network of caring team members, including our precious therapy dog, Nella. She can be present with you during your dental appointment to reduce anxiety and bring comfort, happiness, and cheer. Please inquire about the therapy dog in our dental office. She is available to you anytime and will assist you in your treatment.

Research has shown that contact with a therapy animal can help improve your physical, mental, emotional, and social state, which in turn helps you better engage and participate in the process of your treatment. For example, if you struggle with an extreme fear to dentistry, you may be able to have the needed dental treatment without any medications and begin building positive feelings about visiting the dentist.

Here are just some of the possible healing effects of our dental office therapy dog:

Increased hormones associated with health and a feeling of well-being
Increased sense of comfort and ease
Decreased stress and anxiety, including from post-traumatic disorders
Decreased blood pressure
Decreased heart rate

We want your time with us to be as stress-free and comfortable as possible. Our dental office therapy dog, Nella, is ready to help make your time with us a positive experience. Contact us today and inquire about how our therapy dog can help you!

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Testimonials

"Dr. Kwok has taken excellent care of all my dental needs for over 15 years. Her professionalism and proficiently have given me the courage to trust her and have the strength to conquer my fears of going to the dentist. In my opinion she is the best in her field. Her integrity and strong work ethic far exceeds the standard of care.

Her warmth and compassion for her patients has continually been evidenced throughout the years making one feel as a cherished member of her family."

Kathryn

"I have been a patient of Dr. Kwok's for nearly ten years, and she is the most thorough, gentle, hard working dentist that I have ever used. She has taken better care of my teeth than any other dentist ever did before, and this includes crowns, root canals, deep cleaning, night guards, and most recently braces. My teeth have never looked better, and more importantly, they feel better than ever before."

Barry

"Most happily, I have been a patient of Dr. Kwok’s for a little more than a year. Following relocation to San Diego, I was in search of a quality dentist with an excellent reputation. At the time of my first visit to her office, I was having issues with a porcelain crown that had been bothering me off and on again for a number of years. Dr. Kwok was the first dentist who suggested a procedure that ended my issues with the crown. Dr. Kwok has always been very personable, caring and responsive to my dental needs. It is obvious that she goes above and beyond in her interest in helping her patients have the best dental health possible. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Kwok to anyone seeking a competent and caring dental professional."

Becky

"It was ten years ago when we had to switch dental plans and it became very stressful for me to find a good, qualified dentist for my family. It was much like searching for a needle in a haystack. Dr. Kwok was highly recommended to us by people we trust, and we were not disappointed at all. I am very pleased with the treatment and care that I have received over the years by Dr. Kwok and her staff. They place an important emphasis on preventive care and I always enjoy the gentle way they teach me how to brush and floss. I feel really relaxed sitting in the chair with the flat screen TV on, and when everything is done, they floss me and then put lip balm on me. I almost fell asleep by the five-star treatment! "

Maisie