Petaluma patients come to us because everything happens under one roof. Instead of being referred across town for an implant, a root canal, or wisdom teeth, you see Dr. Soroush Ghaffarpour ("Dr. G") for it all — same-day crowns, Invisalign, veneers, oral surgery and more — in a calm, unhurried setting that carries forward the decades-long Kentfield legacy of Dr. John Herschleb. And from Petaluma it's a clean, straight shot south on Hwy 101, so the trip is simpler than it sounds.
Getting here from Petaluma: From Petaluma, our Kentfield office is about a 25-30 minute drive south — roughly 22 miles down Hwy 101, then a short hop west toward Sir Francis Drake Blvd. It's the same highway most Petaluma folks already take into Marin, so there's no tricky back-road navigation.
Why Petaluma patients make the drive
Everything in one place
From implants and root canals to Invisalign, veneers and wisdom teeth, nearly every specialty is handled in-house by Dr. G. For a Petaluma patient, that often means fewer separate trips down 101 and fewer outside referrals to coordinate.
Comfort and aesthetics first
This is unhurried, boutique care built around how you feel and how your smile looks. We offer sedation options for anxious patients, and Dr. G brings an aesthetics-first, conservative eye to long-lasting, natural-looking work.
Same-day technology that saves the round trip
With in-house CEREC crowns, 3D printing and low-dose CBCT imaging, much of your treatment can often be finished in a single visit. That's a real perk when you're driving in from Petaluma rather than living next door.
Out-of-network, but we make it easy
We're a fee-for-service practice, so we're not tied to any one network. We maximize whatever dental insurance you have and handle the claim paperwork for you — and yes, Dr. G speaks Spanish.
Comprehensive dental care for Petaluma
From routine cleanings and tooth-colored fillings to dental implants, same-day crowns, Invisalign, veneers, root canals, oral surgery, sedation and emergency care, nearly everything is offered in-house. Explore our services to see how much can be handled in one place.
Petaluma has long had one foot in Sonoma and easy ties to Marin down the 101 corridor, and plenty of locals already make that drive south for work, errands and care.
Dental FAQs for Petaluma patients
It's about a 25-30 minute drive, roughly 22 miles south of Petaluma. You take Hwy 101 down into Marin, then head a short distance west toward Sir Francis Drake Blvd in Kentfield.
Many Petaluma patients feel it is, because nearly every specialty is handled in one office. Instead of separate referrals for an implant, root canal or Invisalign, you see one dentist for it all — and same-day technology means fewer return trips down 101.
We're an out-of-network, fee-for-service practice, which means we work with most dental plans rather than being limited to one network. We maximize your available benefits and handle the claim paperwork for you, wherever you live.
Often, yes. With in-house CEREC crowns, 3D printing and CBCT imaging, much of your care can be designed and completed in a single visit — which is especially convenient when you're driving in from Sonoma County.
Yes. We offer emergency care, and established patients have 24/7 on-call access, including weekends. If you're in pain, call or text us at (415) 456-5402 and we'll help you figure out the fastest path to relief.
Yes, we offer nitrous, oral and IV sedation, along with an unhurried, comfort-focused approach. It can be especially reassuring to handle more treatment in fewer, calmer visits when you're driving in from out of town.
Often, yes, and we're happy to plan it that way. Because Dr. G handles so many procedures in-house, we can frequently group your care to make the most of each trip down from Petaluma — just let our team know when you book.