Dr. Terry Haskin
Dr. Terry Haskin founded Haskin & Goldstine Family Dentistry, and the word “family” is no accident. He met his wife, Sue, at Union College in Nebraska; the two married, moved to California, and trained together at Loma Linda University, where Sue studied dental hygiene and Terry studied dentistry. After researching where to put down roots, they fell for the Monterey Bay, designed their own office in a new Watsonville medical center, and moved west with their young daughter, Christy, shortly after he graduated.
On opening day it was just the two of them: Sue serving as assistant, hygienist, and receptionist, with Christy playing in an unfinished operatory after preschool. More than three decades later, the practice has grown into one of the busiest and most respected in Santa Cruz County, expanding and remodeling over the years while holding onto the close, family feeling it started with.
Dr. Haskin is known for his gentle, pain-free approach, the kind of care that helps even the most anxious patients finally feel at ease. That trust runs deep: many patients have brought their children, and their grandchildren, to his chair. Under his leadership, the practice was voted Best Dental Practice in the Pajaro Valley in 2025 by The Pajaronian.
Outside the office, he loves to ski, scuba dive, and golf. But most of all he loves being “Grampi” to his granddaughter, Alexandra. Come prepared: he’ll happily share her latest photos, and he’ll want to see yours, too.
Dr. Gordon Goldstine
Dr. Gordon Goldstine’s connection to the practice runs deeper than most: he was one of Dr. Haskin’s patients as a child. He first built a career in education, earning a degree in teaching, before spending two months shadowing Dr. Haskin at the office. Dr. Haskin saw his potential and encouraged him to apply to dental school; Gordon did, and joined the practice as soon as he graduated.
Dr. Goldstine earned his dental degree with honors from the UCSF School of Dentistry, with specialized training in laser dentistry. His earlier scientific background (laboratory research and first authorship on a peer-reviewed study) shows in the precision and care he brings to every patient. Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Goldstine is uniquely able to serve the diverse communities of the Central Coast, making sure every patient understands their care and feels at ease.
Outside the office, he plays bass guitar, hikes the Santa Cruz Mountains, and recently, with his wife, welcomed their daughter, Audrey.
State-of-the-Art Dental Practice with a Dedicated Dental Team
Behind the doctors is a team of hygienists and staff that is kind, effective, and loyal. Our staff has worked together for years, many for decades. Around here, people don’t quit; they retire. Every team member is personally trained by Dr. Haskin in his gentle, no-pain methodology, so the comfortable, familiar care you feel on your first visit is the same care you’ll get for years to come.
Dental Cleanings You Actually Look Forward To.
Our dentist and staff are a close-knit unit and have been a team for many years. We extend our family-like relationship to our patients and find it extremely gratifying to restore confidence and health to their smiles.
We design every visit around your comfort, with amenities like warm blankets, pillows, aromatherapy, and a calm, spa-like atmosphere. Each treatment room is equipped with up-to-date technology: digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, and nitrous oxide. Our team is also glad to help with everything from flexible scheduling to making the most of your insurance benefits.