Her Dental Practice Burned Down Overnight. Here’s How She Kept Going | Dr. Cerisa Clouse

When a devastating fire tore through the Pacific Palisades, Dr. Cerisa Clouse lost her dental practice overnight. Dr. Cerisa Clouse, the owner of Palisades Dentists shares what it was like to watch her office, neighboring buildings, and school burn to the ground—and how her priorities immediately shifted to protecting her staff, supporting her patients, and holding her community together. Dr. Clouse reflects on the surreal hours as evacuation orders expanded, the emotional weight of ensuring her team was safe, and the lengths she went to recover patient data while the building was still smoldering. With no utilities or phone systems available, she relied on the Weave app on her cell phone to stay in contact with patients, including those facing dental emergencies in the days immediately following the fire. Her experience is a story about more than loss. It’s about leadership in crisis, the strength of a tight-knit community, and the determination to rebuild—not just a business, but a sense of normalcy and care in the Pacific Palisades. As Dr. Clouse looks ahead, she shares why rebuilding in this community matters so deeply and how every practice and business that returns helps put the town’s pieces back together. 💛 A story of resilience, responsibility, and hope—told by a doctor who refused to walk away. Learn more about Dr. Clouse and her story here: https://tinyurl.com/dus4bu74 #DentalPractice #HealthcareLeadership #CommunityResilience #PracticeOwnership #PacificPalisades #GetWeave