The Staff

Dr. Penny was born and raised in California. She has been serving El Dorado County for over 10 years.

Dr. Penny is a loyal supporter of both organized dentistry and our community by sharing her time, talent and treasure with:

American Dental Association
California Dental Association
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Sacramento District Dental Society
Ponderosa Jr. Bruins Youth Football and Cheer
Ponderosa High School Football
Ponderosa High School Baseball
El Dorado County 4H
Police Demolition Derby
Ponderosa Little League
Sierra Little League
Union Mine Jr. Rattlers
Union Mine High Football
Aquasol competitive swim team
Latrobe School Fun Run
Just to name a few

The individuals that work in our office are specially trained to work with children and teens. They embrace the spirit and enthusiasm of these young people. The majority of Dr. Penny’s staff have been with her for many years.

Office Policies

Q: Is Dr. Penny accepting NEW PATIENTS?
A: YES. We are accepting children beginning at age 1 for general dentistry and early orthodontics.

Q: What are the OFFICE HOURS for Dr. Penny?
A: Our office hours vary during the week based on patient needs. Please call the office to schedule an appointment.

Q: Is there a SCHEDULING POLICY?
A: Regularly scheduled appointments are made for morning or afternoon. Children under 6 generally do better in the morning so please keep this in mind when scheduling an appointment. Emergency appointments may alter our scheduled appointments. To change an appointment please call during regular business hours. We require 48 Hours notice when canceling an appointment.

Q: What is a DENTAL EMERGENCY?
A: A true dental emergency is defined as your child experiencing 1) a severe tooth pain or facial swelling, 2) a tooth that is significantly broken or knocked out. or 3) a reaction to medication prescribed by Dr. Penny.

Q: How can you be contacted in an emergency?
A: After hours emergency information is given when calling 530-642-8614.

Insurances and Payments
Q: What INSURANCE companies does Dr. Penny accept?
A: Most open insurance plans are accepted. Please call our office for more information at 530-642-8614.