Dougherty Dental is now Refined Dentistry

Same great care. Same exceptional team. New name. Welcome to Refined Dentistry of La Jolla.

By Dr. James Salazar and Dr. Paul Dougherty

Experience Comprehensive Dental Care in La Jolla

Welcome to Refined Dentistry
La Jolla

At Refined Dentistry La Jolla, our team is committed to delivering personalized care in a welcoming and modern environment. Serving La Jolla and the surrounding communities, we focus on comprehensive, conservative dentistry that prioritizes your oral health and comfort.

Expertise and Compassion Combined

Meet Your Dentists

Dr. James Salazar and Dr. Paul Dougherty bring decades of experience and a shared passion for patient-first dentistry. They are joined by Dr. Bradley Asay, who shares their dedication to exceptional care. Together, they offer an advanced, individualized approach with a focus on esthetics, comfort, and long-term oral health.

Our Services

Complete Smile Care

Preventive Dentistry

Protect your smile with services like cleanings, exams, and oral cancer screenings, tailored to maintain optimal oral health. Our preventive care ensures potential issues are caught early, helping you avoid costly and complex treatments in the future.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Enhance your smile’s beauty with veneers, teeth whitening, and other personalized cosmetic treatments. Let us design a smile makeover that boosts your confidence and reflects your unique personality.

Restorative Dentistry

Restore the health and appearance of your teeth with fillings, crowns, and bridges, crafted with precision and care. From simple repairs to complete restorations, we’re here to help you regain confidence in your smile.

The Refined Dentistry Difference

Excellence in Care and Comfort

At Refined Dentistry La Jolla, we blend advanced technology with compassionate care to provide a dental experience that is truly unique.

Comprehensive, Conservative Approach

Our focus is on preserving your natural teeth while addressing your unique oral health needs with precision and expertise.

Patient-Driven Dentistry

We prioritize your goals and involve you in every step of your treatment, ensuring a personalized and informed approach.

Advanced Technology

With tools like iTero scanning and digital photography, we deliver precise diagnostics and efficient treatments.

Collaborative Care

Our team works closely with specialists to provide seamless, multidisciplinary dental care tailored to your needs.

Complimentary Consultations

Explore your options with a no-obligation consultation designed to help you make informed decisions about your dental care. Whether you’re considering a cosmetic treatment, want to learn more about Invisalign®, or need a second opinion, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Invisalign

Second Opinions

See What Our Patients Are Saying

Real Stories, Real Smiles

Dr. Dougherty is thoughtful, patient, intelligent, and caring. He is unwinding a problem caused by my wife's previous dentist, and, after more than a year of tooth pain that has prevented her from food enjoyment, she is starting to see some relief. The office is pleasant, caring, efficient, and runs on time. Communication is excellent. This is not a 99% cosmetic/1% medical dentistry office that pushes sales. A gem.

I visited their office today for the first time. I need some serious work done and they were the third dentist I have seen for an evaluation. After leaving there, I was so happy I started crying on the way home.Finally, a dentist that had a solid solution for my situation and assured me I would be able to smile again with confidence. They were very thorough and so very nice. I'm so excited and I'm looking forward to being a patient there. Thank you Dr. Salazar.

25+ years as my family’s dentist. Kudos to Dr. Paul Daugherty! He remains top flight and up to date. The comprehensive examination he performed on me yesterday was impeccable! His clinical and office staff are friendly, efficient and technically excellent. I could not imagine a better dental care experience.

As always, Dr. Salazar and everyone from the reception staff to the dental assistants and hygienists not only deliver quality and compassionate care, but they make you feel as if you are a very important patient—and you are treated as such.They make every effort to see and care for patients (even over holidays) at the highest level. As a health care professional, I sincerely appreciate Dr. Salazar's interpersonal skills, and his expertise in the most current treatment modalities is consistently evident. He partners with very competent oral surgeons and endodontists to complete the circle of competent dental care.With most sincere appreciation.

Dr. Salazar was highly recommended and the overall experience was beyond my expectations. I appreciated Dr. Salazar's honest, direct approach and appropriate seriousness for my complex situation. His expertise was evident as he created a clear plan toward my necessary dental restoration. I felt valued and respected, with confidence in his advanced knowledge and experience.In addition, the office staff was very welcoming and professional. I highly recommend Dr. Salazar if you're seeking high quality dental care. And many thanks to Carolyn at Keiffer's Orthodontics for the great referral!

Thank you to Dr. Salazar and his team for the great care that I have recently received. I received a new guard to be used during sleeping time at night. My first night using it went really smooth. I like this new guard, made of a different material than the previous one. The change is noticeable. I feel that my teeth now have the right support with Team Dr. Salazar and Dougherty. Merci mille fois!On May 21, I had a wonderful experience with the hygienist called Liza. The work she did on the cleaning of my teeth was one of a kind. I felt confident with the precision of her gestures, with her great attention to go above and beyond. The result is excellent. Thank you!

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