In the United States, prior to the early 1970's, dentists were almost exclusively male, while roughly half of dentists in Greece were women, about one-third in France, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, and almost four-fifths in Russia, Finland, Latvia, and Lithuania. The two main reasons for this gender shift are: the women's liberation and civil rights movements of the 1960's and early 1970's and the impact that birth control had on opening the doors for women in professional careers and choosing when to have children.

According to a recent analysis in the Journal of Medical Associations, women are able to adapt, respond and have a friendlier disposition than their male counterparts. They are more at ease, less stressed and handle their patients in a more easygoing manner. Female dentists often times demonstrate a warmer, more caring nature with their patients as well. Patients benefit from seeing a female dentist because they tend to take more time with their patients, giving them more comprehensive and compassionate care. Women practitioners are often more interested in building relationships with their patients as well.

We believe that this trend in dentistry will continue and is a very positive progression for both dentistry as a whole and the patients that seek dental care. Visit our website at: http://www.romielanedental.com/ 

About Dr. Theresa Asbury-Falo:

Dr. Theresa Asbury-Falo grew up in Marina. She was the only girl in a family of five boys. She began her dental career early in life. She worked in the front office of an orthodontic office throughout High School. After High School, she attended UC Santa Cruz where she received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry. She then began working as a biochemist in San Francisco. It was there she met her husband, Jay. They moved to Wisconsin to complete their education. In 1997 Dr. Asbury-Falo graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry. They then moved back to Marina where they are now raising their two young children. Dr. Asbury-Falo is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, Monterey Bay Dental Society and the XI Chapter of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon. The majority of her free time is spent with her family. But, she also likes to cook, bake, shop with her mother and vacation.

Contact:

Lewis H. Richardson, DDS
Romie Lane Dental Group
770 E. Romie Lane, Suite A-1
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: (831) 424-3035 Fax: (831) 424-0590
Email: dr@RomieLaneDental.com