Rodney Kihara, DDS

Auburn’s old-town stretch of High Street still moves at the pace of a gold-rush Saturday, but the storefronts have quietly upgraded to modern essentials. Rodney Kihara, DDS keeps one of those essentials running at 1284 High St, a low-slung brick building just uphill from the courthouse. Cleanings, fillings, and crowns share the schedule with root canals and extractions, while digital X-rays and same-day crowns cut down on return trips. The office also handles pediatric check-ups, so families can consolidate their dental calendar without crossing town.

Dentistry in foothill towns often means long drives to Roseville or Grass Valley, so a local practice that covers everything from routine hygiene to oral surgery saves more than time. When the molar starts throbbing or the filling pops out, the number to keep handy is (530) 888-1966. For directions, the map is here.