Dr Nielsen is a highly qualified dentist, who I originally found on 1-800-DENTISTS. He has a relatively small practice, and while he may not have all the latest whizz-bang technology, he has what he needs to make accurate diagnoses and to take care of the typical dental problems. I've had him do routine exams. He also replaced a crown and performed a deep gum treatment -- painfree except for the novocaine. You can't get more gentle than that. All were done after thorough exams, and after explaining the procedures and why they were necessary. He is the rare dentist who does only what is necessary, rather than trying to sell you a new mouth. He's exactly the kind of dentist I was hoping to find, and I expect to keep going to him in the future. I highly recommend him; he is highly professional, easygoing and kind of fun, and a family man with high values. Most importantly to me, he keeps his patients' comfort and health as his top priority. His chairside assistant is very capable, too.