Welcome to Ontario
If you are looking for a dentist near Ontario, CA, Pomona Dental Practice is happy to welcome you and your family. Led by Dr. Yvonne Shu-Rodriguez and Dr. Marcelo Romero-Shu, our friendly team combines personalized care with modern technology to help patients of every age enjoy healthy, confident smiles. We take time to listen, explain your options clearly, and build lasting relationships with every patient who walks through our doors.
We offer same-day crowns with CEREC, routine dental cleanings, custom teeth whitening trays, clear aligners, and root canal therapy. We also provide dentures, extractions, and preventive care. Many of our Ontario patients like being able to restore a damaged tooth in a single visit, with no temporary crowns and no weeks of waiting.
Getting here is simple. From central Ontario, head west on the 10 Freeway toward Pomona. Our office is at 1640 Indian Hill Blvd, usually just a 15 to 20 minute drive away.
A Brief History of Ontario
Ontario’s story began in 1881, when Canadian engineer George Chaffey looked out over the dry Cucamonga Desert and saw a future of thriving farms. He and his brother William bought more than 6,000 acres along with valuable water rights. They named their new settlement after their home province of Ontario, Canada.
The Chaffeys planned a “Model Colony” that balanced farming with the comforts of town life. Land buyers automatically received shares in the water company, and miles of cement pipe carried water from San Antonio Canyon to every lot. At the center of it all was Euclid Avenue, a grand double boulevard with a grassy, pepper tree-lined parkway down the middle. Starting in 1887, a mule-drawn streetcar traveled up Euclid, and the mules famously rode back downhill on a platform behind the car.
The city was incorporated in 1891 and grew into a center for citrus and olives. Ontario also played a surprising role in American home life. In the early 1900s, local power company employee Earl Richardson developed a lightweight electric iron with extra heat at its tip. His “Hotpoint” iron became a national bestseller, and the Hotpoint name is still on household appliances today.
Throughout the 20th century, Ontario grew into a hub for transportation and commerce, anchored by Ontario International Airport and its spot where major freeways meet. In 2005, a historic stretch of Euclid Avenue was added to the National Register of Historic Places, preserving the heart of Chaffey’s original vision. Today, Ontario is home to more than 185,000 residents.
Living and Working in Ontario
Ontario offers a welcoming blend of small-town history and big-city opportunity. As one of the largest cities in San Bernardino County, it has a strong economy built on logistics, retail, hospitality, and the steady traffic of Ontario International Airport. Families enjoy well-kept parks, community events in Ontario Town Square, and quick access to both the San Gabriel Mountains and Los Angeles. Local school districts, nearby Chaffey College, and the many colleges across the Inland Empire give residents plenty of educational options. New developments also keep bringing fresh dining, shopping, and recreation to the area.
The Must-Sees of Ontario
These local attractions are all an easy drive from our Pomona office:
- Graber Olive House: Family-owned since 1894, this beloved Ontario landmark offers tours, tastings, and its famous tree-ripened olives.
- Ontario Museum of History and Art: Housed in Ontario’s former city hall, this museum tells the story of the Model Colony through rotating exhibits and local art.
- Historic Euclid Avenue: Take a stroll or a scenic drive along the tree-lined parkway that George Chaffey designed more than a century ago.
- Ontario Mills: One of the largest shopping destinations in Southern California, with outlet stores, restaurants, and entertainment under one roof.
- Toyota Arena: Catch the Ontario Reign, the AHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, at an arena built on the site of the former Ontario Motor Speedway.
- Ontario Sports Empire: This new sports and entertainment complex is home to a Los Angeles Dodgers Single-A team, plus dozens of fields for youth and community play.
- Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park: A local favorite for fishing, picnics, and summer fun by the water.
Schedule Your Visit With Pomona Dental Practice
Your smile deserves a dental team that treats you like family. Whether you need a routine cleaning, a same-day crown, or a brighter smile, we are proud to be a trusted dentist near Ontario, CA. We accept PPO insurance and offer flexible payment options, including Care Credit.
Our office is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Call our office or request an appointment today, and let us help you smile with confidence.
