Eureka. Time to celebrate. I finally located a dental practice that I'm completely comfortable with -- after decades of searching. Yes, you read correctly, decades. Artistic Dental is staffed by the finest group of professionals I've ever experienced as a patient. Dr. Dougherty is exceptional -- not only procedurally as a dentist but also as a person. He truly cares about his patients -- whether it involves treatment or explaining options and the origin of problems. He possesses that rare combination of being professionally sound and personally competent. The office staff is just as friendly, professional, and accommodating. Really a great group of people. My hygienist, Kerry, is also first-rate -- thorough and dedicated to her work. I give Artistic Dental my highest recommendation -- something that I seldom, if ever offer. The dental practice is that superior. My only regret is that I didn't know about Artistic Dental decades ago.