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Dr. Rick Smith, DDS

Dr. Rick Smith, DDS

Dentistry*

Dr. Rick Smith, DDS is a dentistry practitioner in Santa Cruz, CA. He is affiliated with Dominican Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 5 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

8030 Soquel Ave Ste 101 Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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LL – Mar 26, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
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May 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Genia B in Santa Cruz, CA – Dec 19, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Welcome to Santa Cruz Dental Sleep, where we specialize in the relief of sleep disorders through the use of oral appliances. If this is your first visit to Dr. Smith's office, we request that you contact us to schedule an appointment for an initial...read more

biography

Located in Santa Cruz, CA Dr. Rick Smith is one of the leading sleep apnea doctors in the area. He is an expert in Dental Sleep Medicine practicing for 30 years. He is considered one of the founding fathers of the Sleep Apnea Treatment. Dr. Smith...read more
  • Dentistry

  • Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

  • Oral Surgery

  • Sleep Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of The Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School Of Dentistry

    Undergraduate School
  • American Association Of Anesthesiology

    2009
  • American Academy Of Dental Sleep Medicine

    2005
  • English

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

Rick K Smith DDS Inc8030 Soquel Ave Ste 101 Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr
    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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