From Tam Junction to Almonte and Homestead Valley, Tamalpais Valley sits right at the gateway to Mt. Tam — and just a short drive from our office. Dr. Soroush Ghaffarpour ("Dr. G") continues a decades-long central-Marin dental legacy with a focus on trust, comfort, and long-lasting, high-quality work for Tam Valley families.
Getting here from Tam Valley: From Tam Junction it's a straight shot: Shoreline Hwy to 101 north, off at the Sir Francis Drake exit and a couple of minutes west into Kentfield — about 15 minutes door to door, with parking right out front.
Why Tam Valley Chooses Us
An Easy Trip Up 101
No fighting through downtown Mill Valley — from Tam Junction you're on the freeway in two minutes and at our door in about fifteen.
A Trusted Local Legacy
Dr. G carries on the decades-long Kentfield dental tradition started by Dr. John Herschleb, with a conservative, comfort-focused approach designed to last.
Everything Under One Roof
Same-day CEREC crowns, implants, Invisalign, root canals and oral surgery are all handled in-house, so you rarely need a second referral or a second commute.
Comfort and Aesthetics First
We lead with how things look and feel — sedation options, modern low-dose imaging and unhurried appointments, for natural-looking results delivered calmly.
Comprehensive dental care for Tam Valley
Because we're an all-inclusive practice, Tam Valley patients get nearly everything in one office: same-day crowns, dental implants, veneers, Invisalign, root canals, oral surgery, sedation, whitening and emergency care. Explore our services to see how we can help.
From the Tennessee Valley trailhead to the Shoreline Hwy junction, Tam Valley is Marin's basecamp for the mountain — and healthy smiles travel well on trails.
Dental FAQs for Tam Valley patients
“Best” is personal — but Kentfield Dental is one of the highest-rated dentists serving Tam Valley, with 5.0 stars across 64 Google and Yelp reviews. Patients choose Dr. Soroush Ghaffarpour (“Dr. G”) for same-day CEREC crowns, 3D-guided dental implants, Invisalign and sedation options — every specialty under one roof in Kentfield, in the heart of Marin County.
About 15 minutes: Shoreline Hwy to 101 north, exit Sir Francis Drake Blvd, and a couple of minutes west into central Kentfield. Parking is right out front.
Yes — we welcome new patients from Tam Valley and all of Marin. We'll make your first visit easy with a thorough exam, clear explanations and a plan tailored to you.
Often, yes. With same-day CEREC technology we design, mill and place many crowns in a single appointment — no temporaries, and no second drive across Marin.
Yes. We reserve same-day time for urgent problems, and established patients have 24/7 on-call access — nights, weekends and holidays included.
We're a fee-for-service practice, which means we're out-of-network, but we work to maximize your benefits and handle the claims for you. We're happy to review your plan before any treatment.
Yes. Nitrous, oral and IV sedation options are available, along with a calm, boutique office designed to put nervous patients at ease.
Yes, Dr. G speaks Spanish. We're glad to care for Spanish-speaking patients and families from Tam Valley and across Marin.