Safari Smiles Dental
We’re WILD about SMILES!
What We Do
We serve Sonora, CA and surrounding communities for their dental needs for infants, children, and teenagers.
Why Us
We have a commitment to quality dental care and providing the best possible patient experience.
Hours and Location
Open 6 days a week
8am - 5pm
(209) 588-8400
800 Morning Star Dr
Sonora, CA 95370
Meet the Doctors
Dentist
Dr. Michael French
Dr. Michael French received his dental training at University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. He spearheaded many outreach events for children while he was a dental student and continues to be involved in many outreach projects as senior class president. His passion is participating in overseas dental missions which he finds enriching to the soul. He loves working with children. It warms his heart when he can relieve a child's pain and put a smile back on his or her face with his compassion, his sense of humor, and his dental expertise in treating children. He believes in positive reinforcement in creating a lasting relationship with his patients.
Dr. French is also the Founder and Director of the organization Pacific Smiles. The non profit program's mission is to provide charitable dental care and preventive dental health education to orphaned and underprivileged children along the Pacific Rim with a concentration in South East Asia. Visit the Pacific Smiles website for more information.
Dentist
Dr. Chris M French
Dr. Chris M French is a third-generation dentist and proud to carry on the family tradition. Before dentistry however, Dr. Chris worked for 10 years as a graphic designer, web developer, and digital marketer in freelance, startup, and corporate capacities. He is completely self taught and although retired, he still loves reading up on the latest tech and does graphic design projects for enjoyment (including this website). Dr. Chris earned his bachelors degree from beautiful Sonoma State University and trained at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health for his Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree. It was there that Chris fell in love with all things dentistry. His philosophy on dentistry is based in providing whole person healthcare and providing the best possible patient experience especially for kids who are anxious or afraid of the dentist. For him, true professional fulfillment comes from building and earning the trust in patients to create or reinforce good overall health.
When Dr. Chris is not in the office, he spends time with his girlfriend Dr. Quyen and his two cream shiba-inus Hana and Hiro. He also enjoys anything physically challenging and relaxes with a good book or podcast.
Our Favorite Animals
The Noble Lion
The Loyal Shiba
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