Dr. Russell attended U.C. Berkeley and the prestigious U.C.L.A. School of Dentistry. He is a member of many dental study clubs and academies. Dr. Russell routinely takes twice the required post graduate courses each year to make sure he and his staff provide the most cutting-edge technologies available for their patient's safety and comfort.

Sapphire™ Professional
Teeth Whitening
Our office is the exclusive provider for Orinda, Moraga and Lafayette, California. With Sapphire, nothing gets your teeth whiter, faster. Now, virtually everyone can have beautiful white teeth safely, effectively, conveniently all in about an hour.

Improved Dentistry Through Technology
I have incorporated high-tech procedures and equipment in my practice to assist me in treating my patients more comfortably and efficiently.

Intra-Oral Camera
I use a tiny TV camera to project your tooth onto a monitor. In this way I can show you what I see, so we can jointly discuss your treatment options. This high-tech addition to my office has received constant praise from my patients. The magnification it provides is also an invaluable quality control tool.

Digital X-ray Technology
Enhanced image quality for better diagnostic appllications at a fraction of the radiation exposure.

List of Services...

Sapphire™ Teeth Whitening - Restore your smile to its natural luster. Our tooth bleaching gel will help your teeth get as white as possible as quickly as possible.

  • Safe power bleaching - No UV rays.
  • Zero sensitivity.
  • One visit only.
  • Up to 12 shades brighter in one hour or 7 shades brighter in 30 minutes.

Cosmetic Dentistry

  • LUMINEERS® - the permanent, pleasant and painless way to reshape and whiten your smile.
  • Tooth Whitening.
  • The use of tooth colored fillings only.
  • Closing gaps, repairing chips, covering discolorations.
  • All porcelain crowns (truly natural in appearance). Why keep mercury fillings in your teeth?

Dentistry with Julia Hoang D.D.S.

Julia Hoang joins us from U.C.S.F. dental school, where she was at the top of her class excelling in cosmetic dentistry with a large background in children's dentistry. She golfs, plays guitar, is a gourmet cook, and has a great sense of humor. She is here Fridays and hopefully more days soon.

Periodontal Care - Our hygienist Aliya Dorner R.D.H., is very gentle but very thorough

Aliya Dorner comes to us from Russia and lives in Lafayette with her husband and two children. She is a favorite in our office for her gentleness. Everyone loves her!

  • Scaling and root planing.
  • Cleanings.
  • Gum tissue improvement health programs.

TMJ Therapies - For Headaches and Jaw Problems

  • NTI appliances - in many cases cure headaches!
  • Night guards.
  • Splints.
  • Bite adjustments.

Prosthetic Dentistry to Replace Missing Teeth

  • Clasp free partial dentures.
  • Comfortable partial dentures.
  • Custom designed full dentures.
  • Permanent bridges which blend in beautifully with your existing teeth.

Emergency Care

  • Care for toothaches and infections.
  • Care for fractured teeth.

Dr. Russell would like to emphasize that he is a general practicioner, not a specialist, and that he does refer to specialists on occasions when they can provide superior care for his patients.