Crafting Smiles is a Dentist in Durham, NC. The practice provides a comprehensive menu of dental services for the whole family, including routine checkups and cleanings, children's dentistry, fluoride treatment, dental sealants, nightguards for bruxism, treatment for gum disease, scaling and root planing, dental crowns, tooth-colored fillings, dental bridges, dentures, dental implants, veneers, metal-free restorations, cosmetic bonding, teeth whitening, Invisalign, oral conscious sedation, emergency dentistry, root canal treatment, and tooth and wisdom tooth extractions.
Dr. Ernesto Ulloa leads the practice with a commitment to The Golden Rule, offering a personalized experience that contrasts with corporate practices focused on numbers rather than individuals. The office is equipped with advanced technology, including a CBCT scanner, iTero scanner, and intraoral cameras, to speed up the treatment process without sacrificing quality or comfort. Dr. Ulloa earned his first dental degree from the University of Medical Sciences at Villa Clara, practiced in his hometown and in Quito, Ecuador, and received his second dental degree from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. He is certified in Invisalign and has taken advanced courses in dental implants, root canal treatment, and cosmetic dentistry. The team includes Tina, Dr. Ulloa's assistant, a graduate of the Alamance Community College dental assistant program; Kimberly, a team member for over 10 years with a degree in elementary education from East Carolina University and dental hygiene training from Wake Technical Community College; and Rebekah, who brings over 15 years of experience.
The office is located at 2711 N Duke St C, directly on North Duke Street, about a tenth of a mile from Ellerbe Creek, roughly two-tenths of a mile from Durham County Stadium and The Rocks Preserve, and approximately three-tenths of a mile from Broad Street and the Durham Recovery Response Center.
Crafting Smiles holds a positive rating of 5.00 from the customers who have reviewed it. Patient feedback highlights Dr. Ulloa's sweet, polite, and wonderful demeanor, his calm and empathetic manner, and the dedicated team's polite and friendly atmosphere, with one patient recommending the team for their dedication to crafting lasting impressions of exceptional dental care.
Patients can expect a personalized experience focused on their individual goals, with the team serving as a listening ear for any concerns about upcoming appointments.