The Many Ways We Provide Gentle Dental Care

May 21, 2019 When we talk to patients about dentistry, one of the main concerns they bring up is whether the dental care they receive will be gentle. As dentists, our main concern of course is your health, but we understand the desire to have a gentle dental care experience. We know it’s not everyday you have to let another person look around your mouth, so we strive to do all we can to make sure your visit & your treatment comfortable, & we mean this in the broadest sense possible.

Your Child’s School May Require a Dental Exam

May 6, 2019 Many primary & secondary schools across the United States (& in some other countries) require students to have a dental exam from a pediatric dentist or family dentist before they finish certain grade levels.

Yes, Flossing Really Is That Important & Here’s Why

April 28, 2019 As dental professionals we often feel like a broken record (or a scratched CD, depending on your generation) telling patients that they need to floss more. We don’t mean to be nags, we just want you to have the healthiest, happiest smile possible!

Want To Green Your Dental Routine?

April 22, 2019 Earth Day. Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22. Today is the day! Living in San Francisco, we are constantly surrounded by reminders on how to “greenify” our lifestyle; whether it’s by recycling, or bringing your own shopping bags to even using the dreaded PAPER STRAWS. One would also say, changing your eating

What Are Tooth Fillings Made Of? (Hint: Not Frosting!)

April 20, 2019 Ask anyone over the age of 40 and they’ll tell you that getting a dental filling used to mean adding a gleam of metal to your mouth. Recently, modern dentistry has adopted new high-tech materials that imitate the look of natural teeth

Make the Most of Your Dental Insurance Before the Year Ends!

April 13, 2019 As your dental clinic, it’s our responsibility to help guide you through your oral health care so it is as easy & affordable as possible. As a result, we’re dedicated to helping you make the most of your dental insurance, ensuring you get the care you need & you take advantage of every benefit available to you.

Smiles For Life

April 12, 2019 Have you, or do you know someone who has been waiting for the perfect time to whiten their smile? From now until June 30th, we will donate 100% of the cost of your whitening treatment to the Smiles for Life Foundation! Every year, Dr. Hibret Benjamin and her team participates in the Crown Council’s Smiles For Life

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Dental Health?

April 5, 2019 Test your knowledge of dentistry & your dental health! Take the quiz & see the answer key at the bottom to see how well you did.