In 2020, dentistry has devolved from something unpleasant to something borderline hazardous. Dentists and hygienists face a heightened risk of contracting COVID19, digging around inside Americas snapping jaws. Social distancing is an impossibility. Masks and gloves provide little protection against a childs furious bite. Yet, as our abscesses fester in the December chill, one thing is clearwe need dentistry and the odd, often brave people who practice it.I chose Zen Dental after several years at a practice in Glendale. They performed excellent work at a heart thumping price. Over the past two years, Ive had three crowns, periodontal work, multiple fillings and more, leading me to believe I was being politely fleeced out of thousands of dollars. So it made sense to choose a dentist closer to home.When I first arrived in June for my intake appointment, Dr. Raschkovsky appeared in the examination room behind several layers of protective gear. Although the experience was eerily similar to Contagion, it was on the house! In all my years, Ive never received xrays and a thorough plaque scraping completely gratis. Although I havent returned since, Im convincedby this act of civility alonethat Zen Dental is where my teeth and gums belong.