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  • Mark Paden
    DDS
    Doctor

    Dr. Mark Paden is a family dentist in Modesto providing comprehensive dentistry services for patient in the greater Modesto area.  As a dentist licensed in California, Dr. Paden provides preventative examinations, advanced diagnostics, and treatment regarding oral and dental health.  He is a proud member of the American and California Dental Associations and the Stanislaus Dental Society which promote education and advancements in dental care.

    Dr. Paden graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of California at Berkeley and attended the University of the Pacific Dental School graduating in 1986.  He also completed a one year post-doctoral program at Valley Medical Center in Fresno and has been in practice in Modesto since 1990.

    Dr. Paden works hard to stay abreast of the latest advances in dental care and participates in regular continuing education seminars and advanced training courses.  It is because of Dr. Mark Paden's dedication to improvement and growth in a variety of dental technologies, treatments, and procedures that our Modesto area dental patients receive the most advanced, efficient, and effective general and cosmetic dental care available.

    Call 209-577-3429 today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Paden or Request an Appointment online.



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Welcome to Mark R. Paden DDS Your Dentist in Modesto, CA.

Call us at 209-577-3429 today.

Modesto dentists welcome you to our website! At Mark R. Paden DDS our philosophy is to provide treatment to the whole person – with a special focus on how your teeth and gums relate to your total body health. We want you to be confident that your smile achieves your goals for comfort, function and appearance. We’re here to make that happen.

We also understand that choosing a Modesto dentist is an important decision. After all, your smile is your greatest asset and says a lot about your overall health. From the moment you walk in the door, you’ll be welcomed by a caring staff in a relaxed, stress-free environment where the whole family can feel at ease. Mark R. Paden DDS offers a full range of dental treatments at our office to help you achieve your perfect smile, such as general dentistry, teeth whitening, crowns, preventive care or periodontal exams. We utilize the latest in dental technology and techniques in order to offer you the best preventive care and treatment available in Modesto.

To learn more about our comprehensive service offering, talented Modesto dentists and office procedures, take a few moments to look over the informative pages on our website. For additional information, you can always contact our office by calling or stopping in.

Relax with confidence at Mark R. Paden DDS. We’re your neighbors and we’re here to help you maximize the health of your smile.

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  • Crowns and Bridges

    Bridges Bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that can replace a section of missing teeth. Because they are custom-made, bridges are barely noticeable and can restore the natural contour of teeth as well as the proper bite relationship between upper and lower teeth.Bridges are sometimes referred ...

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  • April 2022 Dental Newsletter

    The Importance of Preventive Care: Maintaining Good Oral Health Preventative dental care is a significant part of overall dental health, but it's often an afterthought. Our dedicated dentist sees many patients who don’t keep up with consistent preventative oral care and then must fix the problems ...

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  • Brushing

    Brushing is the most effective method for removing harmful plaque from your teeth and gums. Getting the debris off your teeth and gums in a timely manner prevents bacteria in the food you eat from turning into harmful, cavity causing acids. Most dentists agree that brushing three times a day is the ...

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  • Bridges

    Bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that can replace a section of missing teeth. Because they are custom-made, bridges are barely noticeable and can restore the natural contour of teeth as well as the proper bite relationship between upper and lower teeth. There are several types of fixed ...

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  • Braces (Orthodontia)

    Braces are applied to teeth for various reasons, including poorly aligned jaws, crooked, crowded and missing teeth, or a bad bite (also called malocclusion). Various things can cause teeth to become crooked or jaws misaligned, including thumb-sucking or a traumatic injury. Some conditions are inherited. Children ...

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  • Crowns

    Crowns are synthetic caps, usually made of a material like porcelain, placed on the top of a tooth. Crowns are typically used to restore a tooth's function and appearance following a restorative procedure such as a root canal. When decay in a tooth has become so advanced that large portions of the ...

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  • Bonding

    Bonding is a process in which an enamel-like material is applied to a tooth`s surface, sculpted to an ideal shape, hardened, and then polished for an ideal smile. This procedure usually can be accomplished in a single visit. Bonding is often performed in order to fill in gaps or change the color of ...

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  • Bleaching

    Bleaching and non-bleaching products are the two basic kinds of whitening products available today. Non-bleaching products normally use abrasives or chemicals and only remove surface stains on teeth. Bleaching products work with a chemical called peroxide and can brighten your teeth several shades. Another ...

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  • Choosing a Toothbrush

    Never before has there been such a dizzying array of toothbrushes on the market. Consumers are inundated with new designs, materials, attachments, and colors. Whatever toothbrush design you choose, the most important thing is that you use the toothbrush at least 2-3 times a day. Moreover, how long you ...

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  • Bad Breath (halitosis)

    An estimated sixty-five percent of Americans have bad breath. Over forty-million Americans have "chronic halitosis," which is persistent bad breath. Ninety percent of all halitosis is of oral, not systemic, origin. Americans spend more than $1 billion a year on over the counter halitosis products, ...

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     I love the atmosphere in the office and Dr. Paden always is so personable, explaining options and is not pushy with his recommendations. I love that!

    Glenda Eck - Modesto, CA

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Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

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Sunday:

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