How the practice is set up

Dr. Robert J. Brosi is a general dentist and the only dentist in this practice. He holds California dental license 029875, issued by the Dental Board of California. Every patient is seen at our office at 49414 Road 426, Oakhurst, CA 93644.

In a practice our size, your dental record stays in one place. What we note at one visit is right there for comparison at the next, and much of general dentistry is comparison over time.

One dentist also means one schedule, so please call ahead when you're due for a checkup and we'll find a time that suits you. You can read more about Dr. Brosi and about the team who works alongside him.

How an appointment runs

Patients often ask how an appointment unfolds. Here's the order we follow.

  • The examination comes first. Your appointment begins with an examination, together with any x-rays needed to show what an examination alone can't. Treatment decisions follow the diagnosis.
  • We explain what we found. If a tooth is cracked or a filling is breaking down, Dr. Brosi will show you where it is, what it means, and what tends to happen to a tooth in that condition if it isn't treated. Questions are welcome at any point.
  • We go over your options, including no treatment. Many teeth can be treated in more than one way. Dr. Brosi reviews the reasonable choices, what each one involves for the tooth, and what usually happens if the problem is left untreated.
  • Cost is part of the conversation. Before any treatment is scheduled, we're glad to talk through what it involves, what it costs, and how your dental plan is likely to apply. See payment options and how dental benefits work.
  • The decision is yours. You're welcome to take a treatment plan home, think it over, and come back to it later. Treatment goes ahead only when you're ready.

If your question isn't answered here, take a look at the common questions page or give us a call.

What a general dental practice covers

Dr. Brosi is a general dentist, and general dentistry covers most of the care a family needs over the years: examinations and cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, root canal treatment, gum treatment, implant restoration, night guards, and problems that need prompt attention.

Some cases are better suited to a dentist who has completed additional accredited training in one field, and a few call for a hospital setting. When that's true for your care, Dr. Brosi will explain why and help arrange the referral. Referral is a normal part of general practice.

A nice thing about a general practice is that one dentist looks after these connected areas together. Gum health, bite, wear patterns, existing dental work and home care all affect one another, and they're easier to care for together. See what we treat for detail on each area.

What we treat

Each area below has its own page explaining what the treatment involves, when it helps, and what the trade-offs are.

Preventive care
Preventive care includes examinations, cleanings and x-rays. Regular visits can catch a problem while it's still small and simpler to treat. See preventive dentistry and what happens at an exam and cleaning.
Rebuilding damaged teeth
Crowns, bridges, dentures, root canal treatment and implant restoration address teeth that are broken, failing or missing. See restorative dentistry and dental implants.
Appearance
Cosmetic treatment includes veneers, whitening, bonding and porcelain work. Cosmetic dentistry explains what each option involves and what it requires of the tooth underneath.
Gums and bone
Gum treatment covers diagnosis, non surgical care and long term maintenance for gum disease, which is a leading cause of adult tooth loss. See periodontal care.
Alignment and jaw problems
The orthodontics page explains what clear aligner treatment involves for crowded, gapped or shifting teeth, and TMJ and jaw pain covers conservative approaches to jaw pain, clicking and grinding.
Sleep and snoring
The sleep apnea page explains what oral appliance treatment involves for obstructive sleep apnea that a physician has already diagnosed.
Urgent problems
Urgent problems include broken teeth, lost crowns, swelling and severe pain. Give us a call and tell us what's happening. See dental emergencies.

Location and office hours

You'll find us at 49414 Road 426, Oakhurst, CA 93644, off Highway 41. Mail and payments go to PO Box 2407, Oakhurst, CA 93644-2407. The phone number is (559) 683-4694, the fax number is (559) 642-6219, and the office email address is [email protected]. Please share health information by phone, since ordinary email isn't encrypted.

We're open Monday to Wednesday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and Thursday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, and we're closed Friday to Sunday.

Oakhurst sits in Madera County, where Highway 41 meets Highway 49. Coarsegold is south on Highway 41 and Bass Lake is east of it. Ahwahnee is west on Highway 49 and Mariposa County is north along the same road. North Fork is reached by way of Road 200, and Fish Camp and Wawona are north on Highway 41 toward Yosemite. Areas we serve has a page for each of these communities, and the contact page has directions and a map.

Information for new patients

A first visit runs a little longer than a routine checkup, because it includes records and history we only need to gather once.

  1. Call or send a request

    Give us a call at (559) 683-4694 during office hours, or send an appointment request and tell us the reason for your visit.

  2. Complete the forms before you arrive

    The forms cover medical history, medications and doses, allergies, and contact preferences. Completing them at home makes check-in quicker. You'll find the patient forms on this website.

  3. What to bring

    Please bring photo identification, your dental plan card if you have one, and a current list of your medications. If another office holds recent x-rays of your teeth, you're welcome to ask that office to forward them so the images don't need to be repeated.

  4. What the first visit includes

    Your examination covers the teeth, gums, bite, existing dental work, an oral cancer screening of the soft tissue and neck, and any x-rays that are needed, followed by an unhurried conversation about what we found. See what new patients need to know.