Nelsen Family Dentistry

Voted “Best of Chico” for the past 6 years As one of Chico’s premier dental offices, we welcome you to our practice and look forward to building a lifelong relationship with you as your family’s dental care provider. OUR TEAM We at Nelsen Family Dentistry strive to provide quality, comprehensive, patient centered care to everyone who walks through our doors. Our commitment is to treat each other and each patient as family. We believe in providing dentistry with integrity in a comfortable, state-of-the-art environment. Our passion is changing lives! As a team, this is our mission statement.

Established in 2000.
Drs. John and Melissa Nelsen John and Missy met on their first day of dental school at Loma Linda University, and graduated together in 1999. Dr. Missy brought Dr. John from his home state of Washington, to her hometown, Chico. Together they started this practice in 2000. Their dream was to have a cosmetic practice where they could provide excellent dental care for the whole family in a relaxing environment.

John N.
Business Owner
Drs. John and Melissa Nelsen
John and Missy met on their first day of dental school at Loma Linda University, and graduated together in 1999. Dr. Missy brought Dr. John from his home state of Washington, to her hometown, Chico. Together they started this practice in 2000. Their dream was to have a cosmetic practice where they could provide excellent dental care for the whole family in a relaxing environment. The doctors are excited to be involved with their local church and community, and feel blessed to be raising their boys in such a wonderful town. They enjoy being so close to family, riding their bikes, the park, and especially being on the lake as much as possible!