Our practice

At the 2007 Annual American Dental Association (ADA) Conference held in San Francisco, our dentist won national awards for “Best Dental Office Design” and “Best Integration of Technology in a Dental Office.” These awards confirm that our doctor at NEXT dentistry, Dr. Veronika Vazquez has built the ultimate in dental facilities at NEXT dentistry. People fly from all over the US and from all over the world to receive dental treatment from this phenomenal dentist. We invite you to experience the benefits of our technologically advanced Salinas dental office with all the comforts of home.


Our dental office was designed with your comfort in mind.


Relax in one of our memory foam dental chairs or back-massaging dental chairs accompanied by supportive pillows and cozy blankets, watch our ceiling-mounted TVs with cable, or listen to music channels with our Bose® noise-cancelling headphones. Enjoy relaxing herbal teas and soft drinks from our refreshment center.


If you experience anxiety while at the dentist’s office, don’t forget to ask us about nitrous oxide to “snooze” through your dental treatment. Our aim is to make sure you have the best experience possible.

Professional and friendly dental care!

Meet Our Dental Team


The finishing touch to the soothing NEXT dentistry environment is our superb support team. Each member is a caring, experienced individual — many with advanced training in diverse areas of dental technology.

Dr. Veronika Vazquez

Dentist

Dr. Vazquez believes in listening to her patients and helping them make high quality, informed decisions with regard to their dental health. After graduating from Columbia University School of Dental Medicine in 2005, Dr Vazquez felt the need to give back to her community and provided dentistry and education to vulnerable populations as a National Health Service Corp Scholar. She then moved to San Francisco where she owned and operated a boutique dental practice from 2013-2019 providing cosmetic dentistry.



Dr. Vazquez is a delegate with the American Dental Association and sits on two national committees. She was born in South America and grew up in the Reno-Tahoe area. She earned her B.S. in biochemistry from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Dentist

Dr. David Jang

I'm Dr. Jang. People also call me Dr. "David". As a dentist, I like providing the safest dental procedures for patients. I provide a variety of dental services that are at the cutting edge of today's technology. Everyday, I help patients to have a beautiful and comfortable smile and I could provide treatments such as esthetic veneers, crowns, implants, overdentures, surgeries, root canal treatments and more. I love to make sure that each appointment is as comfortable as possible, and every work is done right for comfort and longevity.


I grew up in Los Angeles and I graduated from UNLV School of Dental Medicine. I worked as an associate dentist in Sonora, California near the Sierra mountains. In 2020, I relocated to Monterey with my wife. We have one daughter and I enjoy fishing and playing bass guitars when I am not working.

Giselle

Dental Assistant

My name is Giselle. I have been in the dental field for about 2 years. During my free time I enjoy spending time with my fur baby, Ada and family. I like traveling, sightseeing and hiking. I am dedicated to providing every patient with a safe and comfortable experience during their visit. 

Candy, RDH

Periodontal Therapist

Candy feels privileged to be able to bring her many years of experience to Next Dentistry. She graduated from University of Colorado with a bachelors degree, radiology license, nitrous oxide , CPR, sedation & laser certifications. Her specialty is working with high fear patients. Her favorite part of working at Next Dentistry is turning a fearful patient into someone who loves coming to our dental office.

Kristie, RDH

Periodontal Therapist

Kristie is a Registered Dental Hygienist who graduated in 2004 from San Joaquin Valley College in Visalia, CA.

She is a longtime resident of Prunedale, CA where she currently resides with her husband and three dogs who are her children. She is passionate about overall care for each patient and prides herself in making sure each one is comfortable at every appointment. In her spare time she loves to stay busy with her dogs and that means that most weekends she is walking her dogs plus lots of swimming at Lake Nacimiento.

Juana Bueno

RDAEF2, Registered Dental Assistant

Hello! I’m Juana and I started my career as a dental assistant in 1998, then became a Registered Dental Assistant in 2003. I fell in love with everything about dentistry and decided in 2013 to further my education and attend the University of the Pacific, San Francisco. I obtained my Registered Dental Assistant Expanded Function 2 License, which allows me to place fillings and work independently to do other dental procedures. I truly love my career, working with patients and getting to know our patients is most important to me. My goal is to deliver the most comfortable and pleasant dental experience, so our patients can feel at home. I am a proud mom of three beautiful daughters and a handsome son. I love to spend time with my family.

Daisy

Insurance Coordinator

Lived in Monterey County whole life. On my spare time, I love taking road trips to visit new scenes with family, friends and/or boyfriend. Big on country music and is what I mainly listen to. Hikes are important to my bf and I during the summer and like to explore a new park each week.

Vianca Ramirez

Schedule Coordinator

My name is Vianca, I grew up here in Salinas. I started working at Next Dentistry in the beginning of 2023. In my spare time I love to off-road , visit new places and restaurants. My goal here at Next Dentistry is to provide you with the best dental service and experience.

Our mission is to empower our patients through education while delivering exceptional and efficient dental care in a comfortable setting. Trust us as your go-to dental team.

Our office is a modern and comfortable environment equipped with the latest technology and amenities. With 25 years of experience, we are confident in our ability to deliver high-quality dental services.