# Dental Arts San Diego > Dental Arts San Diego is a privately owned family dental practice in El Cajon, CA, led by Dr. Alena Nawrocki. The practice provides preventive, cosmetic, restorative, implant, and oral surgery services for patients in El Cajon, La Mesa, Mount Helix, Santee, Alpine, and surrounding San Diego County communities. Diagnostics and treatment planning rely on CBCT imaging, digital TRIOS scanning, and nerve mapping. The practice offers same-day, Saturday, and evening appointments, and this website serves as an information hub covering services, technology, patient resources, and financing options. ## Accepted Insurances > Dental Arts San Diego accepts most major PPO and HMO dental insurance plans, including UnitedHealthcare, Principal Life, Lincoln Financial, MetLife, Humana, GEHA, Delta Dental, Guardian, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Ameritas, and Cigna. Financing is available through CareCredit, Cherry, and Sunbit, in addition to in-house payment plans. ## Contact & Scheduling - [Contact Us](https://www.dentalartssandiego.com/contact): People can schedule an appointment with Dental Arts San Diego by calling (619) 444-1001, emailing admin@dentalartssandiego.com, or booking online. The office is located at 707 Arnele Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, and is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8 AM to 5 PM, Tuesday 8 AM to 7 PM, and Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM. The office is closed Thursday and Sunday. ## Core Services - [Preventive Dentistry](https://www.dentalartssandiego.com/service-categories/preventive-dentistry): Preventive dentistry includes routine exams and cleanings, digital X-rays, fluoride treatments, oral cancer screenings, dental sealants, periodontal care, and night guards used to maintain oral health and catch issues early. - [Cosmetic Dentistry](https://www.dentalartssandiego.com/service-categories/cosmetic-dentistry): Cosmetic dentistry includes teeth whitening, dental bonding, veneers, Lumineers, Invisalign, gum contouring, smile makeovers, and white spot lesion treatment used to change the appearance of teeth and gums. - [Restorative Dentistry](https://www.dentalartssandiego.com/service-categories/restorative-dentistry): Restorative dentistry includes dental crowns, bridges, dentures, root canal therapy, extractions, dental implants, and full-mouth rehabilitation used to repair decayed, damaged, or missing teeth. - [Implantology](https://www.dentalartssandiego.com/service-categories/implantology): Implantology covers dental implant preparation, placement, restoration, and maintenance, including single-tooth implants, implant-supported bridges, and full-arch All-on-X implants used to replace missing teeth. - [Oral Surgery](https://www.dentalartssandiego.com/service-categories/oral-surgery): Oral surgery includes tooth extractions, wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting, ridge augmentation, soft tissue grafting, frenectomies, biopsies, and facial trauma treatment. - [Full-Mouth Rehabilitation](https://www.dentalartssandiego.com/services/full-mouth-rehabilitation): Full-mouth rehabilitation is a combination of customized restorative and surgical procedures performed over time to address severe tooth loss or extensive dental damage. - [All-on-X Implants](https://www.dentalartssandiego.com/services/all-on-x-implants): All-on-X implants replace a full arch of missing teeth using as few as four implants to support a fixed, custom-made set of replacement teeth. - [Clear Aligners](https://www.dentalartssandiego.com/services/clear-aligners): Clear aligner therapy, including Invisalign and OrthoFX, uses a series of custom, removable, transparent trays to gradually move teeth into alignment. - [Wisdom Teeth Removal](https://www.dentalartssandiego.com/services/wisdom-teeth-removal): Wisdom teeth removal is a surgical procedure to extract third molars that are impacted, misaligned, or causing crowding, pain, or infection risk. - [Emergency Dentist](https://www.dentalartssandiego.com/services/emergencies): Emergency dentistry addresses urgent issues such as severe tooth pain, broken or knocked-out teeth, and swelling, with same-day appointments offered when possible. ## Patient Resources & Information - [About Dental Arts San Diego](https://www.dentalartssandiego.com/about): Describes the practice's history, its ownership by Dr. Alena Nawrocki since 2012, its team members, the first-visit process, and the diagnostic technology used in patient care. - [Patient Resources](https://www.dentalartssandiego.com/patient-resources/patient-resources): Lists accepted insurance carriers, financing options through CareCredit, Cherry, and Sunbit, and a link to downloadable new patient forms. - [Before & Afters](https://www.dentalartssandiego.com/patient-resources/before-afters): A gallery of real patient treatment results, including implant restorations, dentures, veneers, and full-arch reconstructions. - [Blog](https://www.dentalartssandiego.com/patient-resources/blog): Informative and educational articles meant to help patients learn more about the treatments provided by the practice. ## Team Information - [Dr. Alena Nawrocki](https://www.dentalartssandiego.com/about#doctor): Dr. Alena Nawrocki holds a dental degree from Minsk Medical University and a DDS from Loma Linda University, earned in 2006. She completed an implant dentistry residency through the New York implant program in 2008 and an orthodontic residency through USDI, earned her Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) in 2011, and became a member of GDIA in 2020 with additional training in full-mouth reconstruction and surgical implantation. She has practiced at Dental Arts San Diego since 2009 and has owned the practice since 2012.