Business Details
7 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dental Care Provider in Newport Beach
At Smile Central Dental, we are committed to providing comprehensive dental care in a modern, state-of-the-art environment where your satisfaction is our priority. With over three decades of combined experience, our team utilizes the latest technology to deliver gentle, proficient dentistry at reasonable prices. We specialize in cosmetic restorations, offering veneers, crowns, onlays, and implants using the finest materials available. Our focus on patient comfort ensures a welcoming atmosphere, with services tailored to address diverse dental needs. We emphasize preventive care, restorative solutions, and aesthetic enhancements to help you achieve optimal oral health.By maintaining continuous education, we stay at the forefront of advancements in dental science and techniques. Our administrative and clinical staff work cohesively to provide professional, courteous service and personalized attention. Located in Newport Beach, we serve the community with convenient access and flexible scheduling options. We pride ourselves on transparency, ethical practices, and clear communication to build lasting trust with our patients. Our mission is to make beautiful smiles a reality while ensuring your experience is comfortable, efficient, and rewarding.
Services
Laser Dentistry
ZOOM! Whitening
Restorative Dentistry
Veneers
Crowns and Bridges
Root Canal
Composite Restorations
Tooth Extraction
Scale and Root Planning
Dental Implants
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We utilize the latest dental technology for precise, comfortable treatments.
- Our team offers decades of combined experience in cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
- We prioritize personalized care and transparent communication with every patient.
- We provide affordable pricing without compromising on quality or materials.
- Our staff maintains ongoing education to stay current with dental advancements.
What people say
Professional and very friendly
Great prices and great service
Expert and professional manner
Staff will make you feel at home
Highly recommend
Services
Laser Dentistry
Laser Dentistry uses advanced technology to perform precise dental procedures with minimal discomfort. It reduces bleeding, sterilizes treatment areas, and promotes faster healing. Ideal for anxious patients, it offers safer, more comfortable care for both hard and soft tissues.
ZOOM! Whitening
ZOOM! Professional Whitening delivers immediate, dramatic results in under an hour using light-activated gel. The safe, effective process removes deep stains and discoloration. Patients enjoy long-lasting whiter smiles with minimal sensitivity or recovery time.
Dental Implants
Dental Implants provide permanent, stable tooth replacements anchored surgically into the jaw. They function like natural teeth and prevent bone loss. Custom-crafted restorations ensure seamless integration with your existing smile.
Veneers
Veneers are ultra-thin porcelain or composite shells bonded to teeth for aesthetic improvements. They mask discoloration, correct alignment issues, and enhance smile symmetry. The minimally invasive procedure requires little to no anesthesia.
Root Canal
Root Canal treatment removes infected pulp from inside a damaged tooth to relieve pain and prevent extraction. The procedure seals the tooth's canals to eliminate bacteria, preserving natural tooth structure and function long-term.
People
Daniel L. Pedersen
Dentist
Dr. Pedersen, a Newport Beach native, has practiced general and cosmetic dentistry since 1987. He opened Smile Central Dental to offer advanced care using cutting-edge technology while maintaining personalized attention for every patient.
Dana Budde
Clinical Hygienist
Dana, a USC graduate, brings years of experience in dental hygiene to our team. Her calm demeanor and expertise ensure patients feel comfortable during cleanings and preventive care sessions.
Christina Ochoa
Registered Dental Assistant
Christina provides warm, family-like care as our RDA. Certified in multiple dental technologies, she focuses on patient comfort and stays updated on the latest advancements in dental procedures.
Jason
Administrative Staff
Jason greets patients with a smile and manages appointments and financial inquiries. He ensures every visitor receives professional, courteous service from their first contact with our office.
Questions
What is a dental crown?
A crown caps a damaged tooth to restore its shape, strength, and appearance. It protects weak teeth, supports large fillings, or anchors bridges.
Are dental implants suitable for everyone?
Implants require sufficient jawbone density and good oral health. Our team evaluates candidacy through comprehensive exams and imaging.
How does laser dentistry benefit patients?
Laser treatments minimize bleeding, reduce need for sutures, sterilize areas during procedures, and promote faster healing with less discomfort.
What does ZOOM! Whitening involve?
The in-office procedure uses light-activated gel to whiten teeth up to ten shades in an hour, with a fluoride treatment to complete the process.
How do veneers improve smiles?
Veneers mask discoloration, reshape teeth, and correct minor alignment issues through thin, durable shells bonded to the tooth's front surface.
What causes TMJ disorder?
TMD can result from jaw injury, arthritis, teeth grinding, or muscle strain. Symptoms include facial pain, clicking jaws, and difficulty chewing.
