About
Compassion and Excellence
Our Mission
At Urban Smiles, our mission is to provide you with elevated, compassionate dental care in a relaxing and comfortable environment. We know that visiting the dentist can feel like a chore, which is why we do everything we can to ensure that your experience is positive. From our commitment to punctuality to our transparent approach to care, our goal is to make you smile. We’re excited to help you and your smile thrive!
Your Smile Expert
Get To Know Dr. Ethel Rios
Dr. Rios comes from a family of physicians and dentists, and has always been interested in the human body and science. Having inherited a love for art from her mother, Dr. Rios has found a way to weave her passions for creativity and helping others into her practice of dentistry.
She studied general dentistry and endodontics at a university in Mexico before earning her licensure in California in 2014. Since completing her dental degree and licensure, Dr. Rios has continued to keep up with the latest advancements in the field of dentistry through continuing education courses and seminars.
Dr. Rios is committed to prevention, patient education, and exceptionally high standards of care. She prioritizes her patients’ needs and overall health in every treatment she recommends.
When she’s not in the office, Dr. Rios enjoys spending time with family, going to museums, painting, photography, and hiking.
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What to Expect
The Experience
When you first walk through our doors, you’ll be greeted by our comfortable environment and our friendly office staff. You’ll be invited to sit down and relax as you fill out any new patient forms prior to your appointment. Once those are complete and your hygienist is ready for you, we’ll invite you back into one of our operatories.
You’ll receive a cleaning, comprehensive exam, and x-rays, and Dr. Rios will sit down with you to discuss the results. If everything looks good, you’ll be able to schedule your next appointment in the front office. If anything needs extra attention, Dr. Rios will explain the results and take time to address any questions or concerns you might have. She will describe any further treatment recommendations.
What to Bring
Your time is valuable to us! In order to help make your visit more efficient, we ask that you bring the following items to your appointment:
- ID
- Insurance information
- Medical history
- List of medications (if applicable)
Amenities & Technology
Your comfort and well-being are our top priorities at Urban Smiles. We’ve invested in some of the best cutting-edge technology and amenities modern dentistry has to offer to ensure your experience is unlike any other.
Beverage Station
Noise-Canceling Headphones
Warm Towels
Lip & Eye Masks
Advanced AI Technology
Giving Back
Community Outreach
Our philosophy of care goes beyond the office walls. We believe that it’s our responsibility to care for our patients, both in and out of the operating chair, and one of the best ways to do this is through our community outreach programs. Get in touch with us to learn more about how we’re serving our community at Urban Smiles!
