Dentist Bio

I approach my patients the same way I try to live my life, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. " At Affinity Dental we treat all our patients as if they were family. We do our very best to provide them with the latest and best forms of treatment, at a fee that is affordable.  I graduated from the University of Southern California Dental School in 1967 and have over 40 years of dental experience. When I was just out of school I worked for other dentists and experienced the good, and the not so good sides of dentistry.  I have been married (to the same woman) for over 40 years and we have 8 children - 7 sons and 1 daughter. We currently have 12 grand children, and expect more soon. I have numerous hobbies, but the focus of my life is my family.

About

Hillside Family Dental Center is a family-owned dental practice lead by San Diego dentist, Dr. A. Gerald Michels. Although established more recently at this location in 2003, the dental team at Hillside has over 40 years of experience and is proud to offer families a quality and relaxing dental experience.  Why Choose Us?

· High patient satisfaction – Excellent Reviews
· Full-service family dentistry
· Serving the community for over 40 years
· Patients treated like family
· Most insurances accepted
Our San Diego dentists provide affordable dental care for all patients, ensuring that they understand each procedure before moving forward with treatment. Each treatment option is thoroughly reviewed so that our patients can select the procedure that is most suitable for their needs.  Our staff is friendly, knowledgeable, courteous, and approachable. Each of our patients receives the highest level of care with thorough explanations regarding treatments, services, and time expectations. In this manner, our San Diego dentist is able to ensure that you receive the kind of care that best meets your individual needs and expectation.  We know that your time is valuable, and we strive to provide all of our San Diego patients with effective treatments and solutions for their dental care needs in a timely fashion. We pride ourselves on the ability to provide short waiting times and excellent service at all times.  Children are an important part of this practice, and we see them as early as three years of age. Our waiting room is friendly and comfortable – almost like home. We provide TVs and current reading material in the waiting area for the comfort of our patients.