Welcome to Our Practice

Our philosophy is to provide treatment to the whole person - with a special focus on how your teeth, gums and bite
relate to your overall well-being. We want you to be confident that your smile achieves your goals for comfort, function,
and appearance. We are here to make that happen.

We also understand that choosing a dentist is an important decision. That’s why we invest the time and energy to start
off with a thorough comprehensive exam tailored to your needs, with a focus on patient education so you can clearly
prioritize your dental needs. From the moment you walk in the door, you will be welcomed by a caring team in a
relaxed, stress-free environment where the whole family can feel at ease.

Dr. Bruce Farrell offers a full range of general, cosmetic and implant services at our Cottonwood and Palo Cedro Offices.
We utilize the latest in dental technology to improve predictability, convenience, and patient outcomes. We offer same
day crowns eliminating the need for those yucky impressions and temporary crowns. 3D scanning to improve implant
treatment planning and placement. Digital 2D and 3D imaging to improve diagnosis while minimizing radiation
exposure. In-office whitening to enhance your hygiene visit and laser assisted hygiene treatments to decontaminate
gums and improve healing. Home sleep tests to help diagnosis bite and sleep disorders. Modern sterilization
techniques coupled with cold ULV fogging devices to provide clean sanitized treatment rooms. Clean air with well-
ventilated treatment rooms and medical grade UV air filtration systems. User friendly computer and phone patient
communication systems to improve customer service and ease of scheduling.

To learn more about our patient centered practice and the comprehensive services we provide call for an appointment
or swing by our office for a tour.

Why Choose Dr. Bruce Farrell?

When Dr. Bruce Farrell is your dentist, you become part of our family. We care about our patients' health and well-being. We want to make sure your time in our office is always a pleasurable experience!

Quality Service

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Our dental services are state-of-the-art and up-to-date. We will leave you with the smile you deserve!

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Unique Experience

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If you're our patient, you are part of the family. We want to make sure you feel at home, from start to finish!

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Wonderful Team

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We are proud to have the greatest team of professionals anyone could wish for!

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Meet Our Doctor

  • Bruce Farrell, DDS

    I was born and raised in Redding and graduated from Enterprise High School with a full athletic scholarship in football to Cal Poly. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, I was awarded a Dean’s Scholarship to attend the University of Pacific, School of Dentistry, in San Francisco, where I earned my DDS.

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Testimonials

What Our Clients Say About Us

  • "I’ve been going to Dr. Farrell and his office girls for years and I love 💕 them. He’s gentle and his hygienist are soo sweet. He always has the updated equipment and knows when to use them. He gives you options for what you can afford. My intire family has been going to Dr Farrell."
    by Judi F (July 22, 2021)
  • "I have been using Dr Farrell’s services for many years. He and his staff are top notch! I highly recommend them"
    by Fredericka M (October 15, 2021)
  • "Every person at Palo Cedro Dental Care is professional and nice! Great experiencea"
    by Anonymous (November 19, 2021)
  • "I called after lunch with horrible pain in a crown. I had a 3D X-ray and diagnosis by 4:30. Everyone in the office rallied around me to make sure I was taken care of with referral and antibiotics arranged before I left. This was definitely 5 star quality care."
    by Shannon B (November 05, 2021)
  • "Well it was a different experience than I have ever had, lots of pictures, mouth wash, tour of the office. Everyone was very nice, a lot of personal questions… I just wanted my teeth cleaned!"
    by Kristie E (October 22, 2021)

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  • Orthodontic Retention

    Getting your braces off is definitely a cause for celebration. You can finally enjoy your new smile after all that work and effort! But getting your braces off isn’t the end of treatment. Once your braces come off, you will enter the retention period of treatment. During the retention period, you will ...

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  • Inlays and Onlays

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  • Dental Implants

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  • Root Canal Treatment

    Every tooth has two sections: a crown, the visible part of the tooth above the gum line, and one or more roots, which anchor the teeth within the jaw. Each tooth has three basic layers: an outer layer of hard enamel (which protects the crown) or cementum (which covers the root), a middle layer of softer ...

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  • Fillings

    The bacteria in plaque produce acids that erode tooth enamel, eventually creating a hole, or cavity, in the tooth surface. Left untreated, this decay can spread to the interior of the tooth, and might lead to the need for a crown, a root canal, or even extraction. When caught early, your dentist can ...

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  • Veneers

    A dental veneer is a thin, durable porcelain shell that is custom-fabricated to cover the front of a tooth. Veneers can restore the appearance of teeth with chips, cracks, and stains, can close small gaps between the teeth, and can reshape misshapen or slightly misaligned teeth. Veneers are a popular ...

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  • Educational Videos

    Take a few minutes to watch our educational videos and learn more about different dental treatments and procedures. Video topics include general & cosmetic dentistry, Implants, oral health and hygiene, orthodontics and preventative dentistry. ...

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  • Laser Decay Diagnostics

    Using lasers, dentists can detect tooth decay that is not yet visible and would otherwise be undiagnosed using traditional methods. Laser cavity detection is based on the fact that healthy tooth structure reflects light, or “fluoresces,” differently than does decayed tooth structure. Teeth with decay ...

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Palo Cedro Office

Monday:

9:00 am-12:00 pm

Tuesday:

7:30 am-3:30 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

By Appointment Only

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Cottonwood Office

Monday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

Closed

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed