By the time Kay was in high school, he knew he wanted to be a dentist. He went on to earn a master’s degree in medical science at the University of San Diego, before obtaining a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Western University of Health Sciences. When Davey invited him to be part of the new Del Sur dental practice, Kay jumped at the chance. “Here was this amazing opportunity to work in a brand new dental office with an awesome mentor, and I just couldn’t pass it up,” said Kay.

Kay joined the practice in time to be a part of the entire process – from the designing stages to the building stages – starting with a trip to the A-dec facility in Oregon to pick out equipment. “I really enjoyed that trip because we got to see the amount of time, attention and detail that goes into making A-dec products, which is really spectacular,” said Kay. While there, they picked out everything from countertops, to chairs and equipment.

The Del Sur neighborhood has a relaxed, coastal ranch atmosphere, and it was important that the practice fit that atmosphere. Patterson Equipment Specialist Seth Watson worked with the team and said their unique approach to dentistry extended to a unique vision for the practice. “The doctors and the entire team truly have a passion for what they do, and what they want to do with the space,” Watson said. “It’s a really creative group, and they had such a good time with the process. They put a lot of trust in [the Patterson team] and listened to what we had to say, and we also listened to them. Dr. Davey has so much experience and he was able to take his vision, implement some of the things we discussed, and make an even better practice.”

After making a plan for the space to fit the location, having the best technology was the number one priority. Davey, who had CEREC in his original office, felt >> it was essential in the new practice. The importance of single-visit dentistry fits in with the overall philosophy of complete health dentistry because it’s healthier and better for patients, while offering a more convenient way to deliver care.

CEREC Ortho is another integral piece of technology at the practice, allowing the doctors to scan a patient’s teeth and electronically send the results to Invisalign, where aligners are manufactured and returned digitally. “It’s fast, efficient and the most fun way to practice dentistry,” said Davey. “I can’t imagine practicing without CEREC technology.”