San Rafael patients come to us because every specialty lives under one roof, and one dentist — Dr. Soroush Ghaffarpour ("Dr. G") — knows their smile from start to finish. As the county seat, San Rafael has plenty of options closer to downtown, but the drive south to Kentfield is genuinely quick, and the comfort-focused, aesthetics-first care here is worth the few extra minutes. You're only about 10 minutes away — close enough to pop in on a lunch break, easy enough to make your regular dental home.
Getting here from San Rafael: Getting here from San Rafael is about a 10-minute drive south. Most people hop on Hwy 101 or take Sir Francis Drake Blvd straight across to our Kentfield office.
Why San Rafael chooses Kentfield Dental
A genuinely short drive
From most of San Rafael you're about 10 minutes away via Hwy 101 or Sir Francis Drake Blvd — close enough for a quick crown appointment or an emergency visit without rearranging your whole day.
Everything in one place
Crowns, implants, Invisalign, root canals, oral surgery, sedation and emergencies are all handled in-house. No being referred across town to a specialist — Dr. G and our team manage your care under one roof.
Aesthetics-first and conservative
We lead with comfort, perfectionism and long-lasting results, preserving as much of your natural tooth as we can. It's the kind of careful, high-quality work designed to look right and last.
Out-of-network, but easy on you
We're fee-for-service, which buys you unhurried time and attention — and we still maximize your insurance benefits and handle the claim paperwork for you. We'll also speak Spanish if that's easier.
Comprehensive dental care for San Rafael
From same-day CEREC crowns and dental implants to veneers, Invisalign, sedation options and 24/7 emergency care for established patients, it's all available in our Kentfield office. Take a look through our services to see how we can help.
As the county seat, San Rafael sits right at the heart of Marin, with easy connections out to the Ross Valley and our Kentfield office.
Dental FAQs for San Rafael patients
It's about a 10-minute drive south. You can take Hwy 101 or head across on Sir Francis Drake Blvd — both are quick from most of San Rafael.
Yes. Established patients have 24/7 on-call access for dental emergencies, including weekends. If you're in pain, call or text us at (415) 456-5402 and we'll guide you on what to do next.
Often, yes. Our same-day CEREC crowns are designed, milled and placed in a single appointment, so you can drive over from San Rafael and leave with your permanent crown — no second trip for a temporary.
We're an out-of-network, fee-for-service practice, but we maximize your benefits and file the claims for you. Many San Rafael patients still get meaningful coverage back, and we're happy to review your plan before you commit.
Yes. Dr. G speaks Spanish, which many of our San Rafael patients appreciate. You're welcome to ask questions and talk through your care in Spanish at any appointment.
Yes. We offer nitrous, oral and IV sedation, plus an unhurried, comfort-focused approach throughout. It's a short enough drive from San Rafael that sedation visits stay simple to plan around.