Serving Lodi, California

Family & cosmetic dentist near Lodi, CA

A straightforward drive down Highway 99 for Lodi patients who want an unhurried, long-standing family practice.

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Getting to us from Lodi

Lodi patients reach us in roughly twenty minutes via Highway 99 or Lower Sacramento Road, with parking directly outside the office on W Robinhood Drive. Many of the Lodi families we see first came to us on the recommendation of a relative already with the practice.

Worth the short drive

Patients travelling from Lodi tell us they would rather drive twenty minutes to a dentist who knows them by name. We schedule with that in mind, grouping treatment where it is clinically sensible, so fewer trips are needed.

Fewer trips, planned deliberately

A twenty-minute drive is only worth making if the appointment is worth arriving for. We schedule so that Lodi patients are seen close to their appointment time rather than waiting, and where treatment can sensibly be grouped into one longer visit instead of three short ones, we plan it that way.

That matters most for restorative work. Planning a crown, a bridge or an implant with the number of trips in mind is a practical courtesy, not a clinical compromise.

If something happens between visits

Distance is the one thing that makes a dental emergency harder. If a tooth breaks, a restoration comes loose, or a toothache becomes severe, call (209) 951-3436 rather than waiting for your next scheduled visit.

What to do in the first minutes is covered on our emergency dentistry pages, and it genuinely changes outcomes for a knocked-out tooth.

Dental services for Lodi patients

Why Lodi patients choose Dr. Van Sicklen

  • Comprehensive family & cosmetic dentistry

    Expert care for all ages, from a child’s first visit through complex restorative work.

  • A skilled, compassionate team

    Led by James Van Sicklen, Jr., DDS, with a team focused on your comfort at every visit.

  • More than 30 years of experience

    Dr. Van Sicklen has cared for patients across San Joaquin County for more than 30 years.

  • Most major insurance accepted

    Including Delta Dental. We also accept cash, check, major credit cards and CareCredit.

Questions from Lodi patients

How long does it take to reach you from Lodi?
Roughly twenty minutes via Highway 99 or Lower Sacramento Road, traffic permitting. Our office is on W Robinhood Drive in north Stockton, so you do not need to drive through downtown.
Can you group my treatment into fewer appointments?
Where it is clinically sensible, yes. We plan treatment with the travel in mind so that fewer trips are needed, and we will tell you honestly when something has to be staged across visits.
Do you see Lodi patients in an emergency?
Call (209) 951-3436 and tell us what has happened. Time matters most for a knocked-out tooth, so telephone rather than waiting for a reply to an online form.
Are you accepting new patients from Lodi?
Yes, we are currently accepting new patients. Many of the Lodi families we see first came on the recommendation of a relative already with the practice.

What patients say

  • From the front to the back office, the staff is friendly, professional, and courteous. I was well taken care of. Thank you!

    Patient testimonial

  • My daughter’s front tooth was chipped. School door hit her mouth. I called her dentist. They were able to repair the chipped tooth. It looks amazing. Thank you

    Patient testimonial

  • Very caring to patient, very very clean and friendly staff.

    Patient testimonial

Schedule your appointment near Lodi today

Call (209) 951-3436 or request an appointment online, and our scheduling coordinator will be in touch to confirm a time that works.

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