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Specialties
With empathy and good humor we strive to maintain a high moral standard and a gentle touch. Our office is a calm and moderately paced office. Dr. Beggs has been involved in Dental Materials research for over 20 years and has a wealth of knowledge which he brings to the chair for every patient often offering innovative options. Long term employees and a commitment to Santa Cruz County since graduation from Tufts Dental School in 1982 have resulted in a successful ongoing practice. We have a special interest in esthetic tooth conserving dentistry.
Patient comfort and satisfaction are our highest priorities
Tooth-colored mercury-free fillings
Mercury filling replacement
Low-radiation digital x-rays
Tooth conservative dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry
Dentures and Partials
General dentistry
New patients welcome
Emergencies seen immediately
Innovative solutions to complex cases
Fast-set low-gag impressions
Caries Finder
Bridges
Limited periodontics and endodontics
Limited implants
Biomimetics
History
Established in 1982.
Dr Beggs established a family dental office in Santa Cruz County in 1982 when graduating from Tufts University. Dr Beggs has been involved in Dental Materials research and ongoing development since the early 90’s with Danville Materials.
Additional business hours available by special appointment.
Meet the Business Owner
Russell B.
Business Owner
Dr. Beggs has a BS in Biochemistry and a BS in Viticulture and Enology, UCD, 1977; Graduate Tufts Dental School, Boston, Mass, 1982. Dr. Beggs started a dental practice in 1982 with Dr. George Chang, then expanded to his own offices in Soquel and currently Aptos Village Dental. In tandem with private practice, Dr. Beggs is a founding partner with Danville Materials, researching and developing technology and dental products, with a specialty in aesthetics and tooth conservation. Dr. Beggs is a lecturer and published researcher.
Russ Beggs is still happily married to his high school sweetheart and they have two grown children and three grandkittens. He is a third generation motorcyclist; enjoys surfing; and his latest love is horses, horse training, and mounted archery. He also loves all animals and takes great interest and joy studying how they interact with each other. Russ is creative and innovative, whether exploring new dental applications or designing equine equipment.