At Salo Manhattan Beach, dentistry goes far beyond cleanings and checkups. Here, every detail is designed with intention—combining cutting-edge technology, comprehensive services, and a welcoming, family-first philosophy that puts patients at ease the moment they walk in.

Whether welcoming a kindergartner for their very first dental visit or crafting a full-mouth cosmetic makeover, the team at Salo Manhattan Beach treats every patient like family. The office is thoughtfully built to deliver seamless, start-to-finish care under one roof. With multiple patient rooms, hygiene suites, an on-site surgery suite, and a dedicated orthodontics wing, the practice offers everything from cleanings, fillings, Invisalign, and braces to implants, extractions, and advanced cosmetic procedures like veneers and bonding.

State-of-the-art technology, including a 3D imaging system and Apple-powered workflows, ensures precision, efficiency, and a frictionless experience from check-in to follow-up. Comfort is prioritized at every turn, with ceiling-mounted TVs, noise-canceling headphones, and even Fletcher, the practice’s beloved therapy dog, on hand to ease nerves. For those needing extra reassurance, sedation options including nitrous oxide and services from a skilled anesthesia team are also available.

At the center of it all is Dr. Madelyne Salo, a dentist whose approach blends science, artistry, and genuine compassion. Raised in West Los Angeles, Dr. Salo grew up immersed in dentistry, spending her childhood in her father’s practices in Beverly Hills and Torrance. By the age of four, she knew she would follow in his footsteps, drawn to the unique intersection of creativity and care that dentistry offers.

After completing her undergraduate studies at UCLA and earning her DDS from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, Dr. Salo returned to Southern California to launch her own vision. She now collaborates closely with her father, Dr. Dean Salo, referring patients between their practices and combining strengths in general, cosmetic, and surgical care.

Dr. Salo also serves as a clinical professor at NYU College of Dentistry, where she specializes in aesthetic dentistry and teaches students to treat each case with both technical rigor and artistic insight to design smiles that look natural, effortless, and true to each patient’s individual features and lifestyle.

That same philosophy shapes the entire Salo Manhattan Beach experience. The space reflects Dr. Salo’s dual passion for innovation and warmth: a tech-forward environment powered entirely by Apple enhances both precision and patient comfort, while a deeply personal approach to care fosters lasting relationships.

The practice is also a destination for aesthetic and wellness services, offering treatments like Botox, microneedling, and weight-loss support through an in-house nurse practitioner. It's all part of a holistic, patient-centered approach to health and confidence, delivered in one trusted setting.

Since taking over the Manhattan Beach location in 2020, Dr. Salo has become an active and beloved member of the South Bay community. She supports local schools, participates in area fundraisers, and sponsors events like the Manhattan Beach 6-Man Volleyball Tournament. Her team reflects that same spirit. Many staff members have worked together for decades, creating a tight-knit, supportive environment that patients feel the moment they walk in the door.

At Salo Manhattan Beach, excellence, artistry, and heart come together to create something truly special: a modern dental practice where patients of all ages feel seen, cared for, and at home.