The holiday season is upon us, and as dentists, we know that the thing you care most about during the holidays is your teeth. No? Is that just us? Well, no matter what, your teeth are still important! So this…
Are you shopping around for a caring and qualified dentist in Salinas, CA? The dental team at Dental Concepts and Orthodontics offers a full dental suite of services that range from general dentistry to cosmetic treatments, orthodontics, and more. By…
Gum injuries can happen during football games, while eating food, and when drinking a beverage that’s too hot. Trauma can cause excessive bleeding, and lodged foods or scalding liquids can cause irritation and infection. Visiting a Dentist at Dental Concepts…
How Stress Affects Dental Health and Hygiene The world is a stressful place. We work more, we have fewer hours of sleep, we spend more and more time glued to a screen – all of these and more can contribute…
Sometimes, your dentist is not really your dentist. For example, at most dental offices, if you need braces you are sent to a new orthodontist. If you need dentistry for your kids, you are tasked with finding a pediatric dentist.…
If you’ve lost a tooth you may find it hard to regain your confidence. Maybe you’ve changed your smile since then, or you still feel conscious every-time you smile. Depending on where the tooth is you may not even see…
DO YOU HAVE GUM DISEASE? Not sure? You’re not alone. It’s actually possible to have a gum disease and have not clear symptoms, according to the American Dental Association. As a result, only 3 percent of Americans seek treatment for…
Let’s be honest, who doesn’t want whiter teeth? If the assortment of whitening toothpastes, strips, and trays available at most stores is any indication, the answer is a lot of us. But did you know you could get whiter teeth…
You deserve to smile confidently. That’s hard to do if you’re self-conscious because of tooth loss or other oral problems. So, you’re looking for solutions, and you’ve been told you could be a candidate for dental implants. Still, you have…
It’s the back to school season. So as your kids sharpen their pencils and fill their backpacks, don’t forget to add an important item to your checklist: take your children to the dentist. That’s right; it’s essential to…
Monday: 8-4pm
Tuesday: 8-6pm
Wednesday-Thursday: 8-7pm
Friday: 8-5pm
Saturday by appt.
General Dentist
Dr. Verdugo is from Tucson AZ where he received his education, graduating in 1970 with a Chemical Engineering Degree. He worked for Chevron for three years before entering UOP School of Dentistry. Since his graduation in 1976, he has practiced in the Monterey-Salinas area and has continued his professional education in Endontics, Implantology, and Restorative Dentistry. He is available weekdays, weekends and evenings. Speaks Spanish.
General Dentist
Dr. Zernicke grew up in Nevada and received his bachelors degree at the University of Nevada. Dr. Zernicke was the sole recipient of the State of Nevada’s scholarship fund awarded for scholastic achievement which gave him the opportunity to attend Dental School at the University of Southern California. He has been practicing dentistry since 1990 both in Southern California and here in the Salinas area since 1996. Dr. Zernicke is trained in all phases of Dentistry from cosmetics to endodontics. He is available weekdays and evenings. Speaks Spanish.
Member of American Dental Association
Member of California Dental Association