Dr. Arthur F. Major, DDS

Dentists in the Salinas Valley tend to cluster near the 101, where traffic hums past fields of artichokes and vineyards. One of the quieter storefronts is Dr. Arthur F. Major, DDS, set back from the highway on the southbound side of Soledad. The practice keeps regular hours for cleanings, fillings, and the occasional crown without the fanfare of larger clinics.

Routine visits here cover everything from digital X-rays to periodontal care, and the office also handles urgent needs like extractions or root canals when the usual six-month checkup isn’t enough. Patients who need a bridge or dentures can expect the same straightforward approach—no sales pitch, just the work. The address is 31625 US-101, a few minutes south of downtown Soledad, where the landscape shifts from suburban sprawl to open farmland.

Those who prefer to schedule ahead rather than walk in can call during business hours; the line at (831) 678-5500 is answered by someone who knows the calendar and can slot you in without unnecessary back-and-forth. The office doesn’t advertise weekend availability, so mid-week appointments tend to fill up first.

The map pinpoints the location just off the highway, where the exit ramp feeds directly into the parking lot. Directions are simple: follow the 101 until the Soledad sign appears, then look for the low-slung building with the blue awning. No detours through side streets, just a straight shot from the freeway.