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State of the Art Dental Offices

Dr. Patrick Rufo and staff are proud to provide a state-of-the-art dental office for the highest quality dental care available anywhere in the El Dorado Hills area. It is one of our top priorities to protect the well-being of our valued patients. For this reason, our office meets and surpasses all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and CDC (Center for Disease Control) standards. We are confident that you will feel right at home in our office as we welcome all patients as if they were family.

Appointments

If you would like to make a dental appointment, please contact our office by phone 916.933.3011 or email (need to hyperlink this). Our office facilitates communications, emergency calls and appointments when available and welcomes (especially for new patients seeking help with any and all dental problems) new patients.

Financial

As part of our regular dental services we will be more than happy to submit all insurance forms for you and help you recover the most from your benefits. We will do everything possible to help you afford the treatment you need and want. For patients who require major work, a complete affordable payment plan is designed with a manageable payment schedule to fit your budget. Forms of payment accepted by the office are check, cash, or any major credit card.

Cancellation

If you are unable to keep an appointment, we ask that you kindly provide us with at least 24 hours notice. We ask for this advance notice so that we can offer this appointment to another valued patient just like you. A fee may be charged if a patient does not show up for an appointment without sufficient notice.
Dr, Rufo and his team would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing our practice for your dental care.

Meet the Doctor

  • Patrick Rufo, DDS

    Dr. Patrick Rufo is a graduate of The University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry. While at UCSF he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS) and a Bachelors degree in Dental Sciences. Prior to dental school he attended California State University, Sacramento, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.

    Dr.Rufo has been practicing family and cosmetic dentistry in San Francisco, Roseville, and El Dorado Hills .With sixteen years of experience Dr.Rufo has the proven ability to provide quality dental care with a gentle touch.

    Dr. Rufo is a member of the American Dental Association and California Dental Association and regularly attends continuing education classes, ensuring that his patients receive the most comprehensive and advanced dental care available anywhere in the local area of El Dorado Hills.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say About Us

    Dr. Rufo is the best!! As well as the staff who held my hand during, what was to me, a very difficult procedure. They are very accommodating and made me feel extremely comfortable. I highly recommend him!!

    Robin N.

    Both my wife and daughter go to Dr. Rufo for all their dentistry needs. They love Dr. Rufo and his friendly service and wouldn't go anywhere else for their dental needs. They both highly recommend Dr. Rufo and his trained and dedicated staff. Try him you'll love the experience just ask my wife or daughter.

    Ron T.

    I have seen Dr. RUFO since he came to El Dorado Hills... great Dentist...great guy...and really great staff!!

    J. K.

    Cares about people and remembers you it's like a good personal friend

    Vanny K.

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Patrick Rufo, DDS

Monday:

8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Tuesday:

8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Wednesday:

8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Thursday:

By Appointment Only

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed