ABOUT US.
MORE THAN JUST A DENTAL OFFICE, IT'S FAMILY
Located conveniently in Sorrento Valley, Dr. Dixon has been providing excellent outcomes and compassionate cosmetic dental care for nearly 25 years. Using the highest quality materials and the best dental laboratories in town Dr. Dixon’s experienced team consistently delivers first-class dental restorations that are aesthetic, functional and durable.
A San Diego native and from a family of dentists, Dr. Dixon’s greatest professional fulfillment is improving the lives of his patients with dental bonding, veneers and crowns that mimic nature and blend seamlessly with their existing dentition. Dr. Dixon is a firm believer that natural tooth structure is paramount and strives to be as conservative as possible while still delivering the best results. He is an Invisalign provider since 2003, which gives him the experience to achieve beautiful outcomes in combination with limited orthodontic movement, often eliminating the need for restorative work at all.
Dr. Dixon and his staff work to make every appointment comfortable, compassionate and punctual.
OUR PROFESSIONAL SAN DIEGO DENTAL TEAM
Ross H. Dixon, DDS
Dr. Dixon, was born and raised in San Diego. He attended Torrey Pines High School and graduated with a Biology degree from University of California, Santa Barbara. After doing medical research at Scripps Clinic, he graduated from University of the Pacific Dental School in San Francisco.
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Dr. Dixon takes pride in producing beautiful smiles with comprehensive dentistry practices using a combination of cosmetic and general, preventative and restorative dental procedures.
Married with two boys, Dr. Dixon enjoys soccer, running, and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Dylan J.T. Benke
Joined the team in 2023
Dr. Dylan J.T. Benke was born and raised in San Diego, CA. He graduated with honors from San Diego Christian, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. Through local and national volunteer work, Dr. Benke discovered his passion for medicine. Recognizing a variety of healthcare specialties, Dr. Benke found dentistry to be a truly rewarding and fulfilling field of medicine that offered the opportunity to deliver meaningful and compassionate care to patients.
While attending the University of Nevada’s School of Dental Medicine and Lee Business School, Dr. Benke was one of only four individual in his graduating class to successfully complete a dual MBA/DMD program.
His extensive educational background complements his commitment to evidence-based clinical recommendations to achieve conservative, long-lasting results for his patients. Dr. Benke continues to advance his skills through continuing education, maintaining a focus on dental cosmetics, dental implants, and implantology. He is currently working towards the “Associate Fellow” status with the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID). He has also been accepted into a rigorous two-year residency program through the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and works closely with his preceptor, Dr. John F. Weston, FAACD at Scripps Center for Dental Care.
Dr. Benke is an active member of the: California Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the San Diego County Dental Society. Through these associations, he continues to keep up-to-date with the latest dental technology in order to continue to deliver state-of-the-art dental care. Dr. Benke has worked with many charitable dental organizations aiding underserved populations, including Veterans Homeless, Give Kids a Smile, Remote Area Medical – USA, and UCSD’s Pre-Dental Society, to name a few. Dr. Benke enjoys the outdoor lifestyle predominantly in San Diego, which includes fishing, digital photography, an array of boarding sports, and also loves international travel with his family.
Sharon
Registered Dental Assistant
Joined the team in 2012
Sharon has been a Registered Dental Assistant since 1997. She is married and a mother of 5 (3 girls and 2 boys). The two youngest ones (1 years old and 4 years old) keep her busy along with her 8 year old who now plays tackle football.
Irene
Patient Coordinator
I’m a fabulous mother to 3 wonderful kids, it’s my biggest blessing and achievement in Life - Grew up a Military Kid married into the military life. I’m a sports fan and I love basketball- Go LAKERS! I enjoy food, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. And I’m a Jesus lover ❤️
Joined the team in 2021
Amanda
Registered Dental Hygienist
I’m a California native and San Diegan since 2004. I have a wonderful husband and two year old son. I’ve been in the dental field for nearly twenty years in various roles from assisting to front desk, in both general dentistry and orthodontic practices. I’ve loved every aspect of the field but especially love dental hygiene!
Joined the team in 2022
Cora
Registered Dental Hygienist
Joined the team in 2022
Cora was born and raised in the Philippines and has worked in the dental field for 25 years. Prior to becoming a hygenist, she was a registered dental assistant. Her passion of helping patients attain a healthy and confident smile is one of the many reasons she loves being a hygienist. She enjoys seeing patients happy and satisfied after their dental visit. Besides work, she is family oriented and loves to travel and experience new cities. With her busy schedule, she knows how to balance both family and work successfully.
Kristy
Registered Dental Assistant
Joined the team in 2023
Meet Kristy, a dedicated dental assistant with two years of experience and a proud Navy veteran. Kristy is passionate and committed to providing exceptional service and helping patients achieve optimal oral health. Outside work, Kristy enjoys spending time with her family and exploring new restaurants.