Excellence in dentistry begins with a careful co-diagnosis and treatment plan to establish the goals we will achieve together. Communication and long-term relationships are important to us. Let us know what is on your mind and ask questions. We will help you realize an investment in yourself pays dividends for a lifetime. We are caring, skilled professionals, dedicated to simplifying what is often a very complicated and confusing area of health care.
We want all our patients to be informed and knowledgeable about their dental health care, from treatment plans and services, to insurance coverage.
Dr. Christopher Mulé
Dentist
Dr. Christopher Mulé was born and raised on the Monterey Peninsula. He is the 1992 valedictorian of Palma High School in Salinas and a 1996 graduate of Santa Clara University. After graduating with honors in Chemistry from Santa Clara he went into the dentistry program at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, where he graduated in 2000. Before returning to Salinas in 2001, he completed the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program at University of California, San Francisco.
In 2004, Dr. Mulé joined Dr. Max Banner's practice as an associate dentist. In 2006 the two doctors switched roles when Dr. Mulé purchased the practice and Dr. Banner took on the role of associate. This arrangement remained until Dr. Banner retired in 2008 after 42 years of practicing dentistry.
Dr. Mulé is passionate about dentistry and truly enjoys what he does. He strongly believes in the Golden Rule -- treat others as you would like to be treated. His goal is to help patients reach their dental goals through education and quality dentistry. Dr. Mulé loves the Salinas Valley and it's surrounding communities. He annually participates in the Salinas Relay for Life event for the American Cancer Society. He also donates his time and services every February for Christina Smile - a volunteer dental program to help underprivileged local children receive needed dental care. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and The Monterey Bay Dental Society. In his spare time he enjoys playing golf, attending church, running, watching movies and local sporting events, and spending time with his family.
Dr. Deanna H Snitzer
Associate Dentist
We are Pleased to Introduce Dr. Deanna Snitzer
Dr. Deanna Snitzer's goals are to build trust-filled relationships with her patients and to create healthy, beautiful smiles.
Dr. Snitzer is originally from St. Louis. She received her undergraduate degree from Boston University and her DDS from the University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Dentistry. After graduating from dental school Dr. Snitzer was a dentist for the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma. She then moved to Colorado and owned her own dental practice for over 10 years before moving to California and joining Dr. Mulé.
Dr. Snitzer is passionate about providing the highest quality of dental care in a gentle and enjoyable manner. Dr. Snitzer comes from a family of dentists, where she learned that the best foundation for a beautiful smile is a healthy periodontal condition. In addition to her advanced restorative dental training, she is highly trained in minimally invasive gum procedures to help patients keep their gums healthy, helping patients to improve their oral health and overall wellness.
Dr. Snitzer is a national spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry and was an expert consultant for the Dental Board of Colorado.
When she isn’t busy helping patients get a healthy smile Dr. Snitzer enjoys SCUBA diving, underwater photography, traveling, singing and spending lots of time with her family and her dogs.