General dentist who opened Quartz so patients could ask what their treatment is made of, and why.
About Quartz Dental
Our Story
Dr. Ludmila Zielinski opened Quartz Dental with a plain idea: a dental visit should leave room for questions. Patients kept asking what their fillings were made of, why they woke with a sore jaw and whether their snoring was a dental matter, and a standard appointment had no time to answer.
Our name comes from the mineral: something formed slowly that holds its shape. We try to work the same way, with unhurried visits and options written down before treatment starts.
Today three general dentists and a hygienist care for families across Salem. We are not a substitute for your physician. Where a question is medical, we say so, and we send our notes along with your permission.
Plain Words
We explain what we see, what each option is made of and what each costs, before treatment starts.
Time for Questions
Visits are scheduled with room to talk, and you can ask us to pause or stop at any point.
Materials You Can Read About
We name the materials we use and share the manufacturer's safety sheet when you ask for it.
A Referral When It Is Medical
Sleep apnea and many causes of jaw pain are medical questions. We refer you and work alongside your physician.
Salem
Our Home Community4
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Morning Appointments1
Written Plan Before Treatment
Inside Our Practice
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Meet Your Care Team
Three general dentists and a hygienist, each with time set aside for your questions.
General dentist who gives extra visit time to jaw pain, clenching and worn teeth.
General dentist who screens for airway and sleep concerns and fits appliances a physician recommends.
Hygienist for cleanings and gum care, with time at each visit for questions he passes to your dentist.
What patients tell us
A few words from patients about their visits.
“I asked three times what the filling was made of, and nobody rushed me. The dentist wrote it down and gave me the safety sheet to take home.”
Jonna P.Teacher“My physician ordered a sleep test. Dr. Salas explained how an appliance would fit with that plan and said she would send her notes to my doctor.”
Bruce J.Retired electrician“I clench at night. Dr. Alawi looked at my jaw, explained what he saw and told me when to check with my doctor instead.”
Cierra C.Bookkeeper“I had the estimate in writing before I decided anything. On the day, there was nothing I hadn't already read.”
Perry M.Bus driver
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Come and ask us anything
Looking for a dental home that makes time for your questions? We would like to meet you.
“I came in for a cleaning and left knowing which questions to ask my doctor.”
Bruce J.Retired electrician
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