For many Marin County residents, getting to a dental office simply isn't possible. Marin has a large and growing older population — many residents living well into their 80s and 90s — and mobility limitations, frailty, and comorbidities can make a conventional dental visit difficult or unsafe. Too often, that means routine and preventive care gets put off entirely. Kentfield Dental's in-home visits exist to close that gap. Dr. Soroush Ghaffarpour ("Dr. G") and our team bring portable diagnostic and treatment equipment directly to homebound, non-ambulatory, and medically complex patients across Marin, so they can receive attentive dental care in a familiar, comfortable setting. The goal is dignified, access-focused dentistry for the people who need it most — and for whom going without care is otherwise the only option.
What is an in-home dental visit?
An in-home dental visit means our team travels to a patient's home, fully equipped, to provide dental care in their own space rather than in our Kentfield office. Using modern portable technology, we can complete a thorough examination, capture digital images and x-rays, perform cleanings, and deliver a range of preventive and restorative care without the patient ever leaving home.
This service is designed first and foremost for people who genuinely cannot manage a traditional dental setting — homebound and non-ambulatory patients, frail or elderly residents, and those managing serious medical conditions. For these patients, in-home care removes the hardest barrier to staying healthy: getting there. Routine and preventive visits, which are easy to skip when leaving the house is a struggle, become possible again. Some complex procedures still call for the full capabilities of our Kentfield office, and Dr. Ghaffarpour and our team will always say honestly when an in-office visit will serve a patient better — but a great deal of good dentistry can be delivered right where you live. Busy patients who simply prefer care at home may also ask about availability.
How in-home visits work at Kentfield Dental
An in-home visit is led by Dr. Ghaffarpour and our team, with the same standards of care our Kentfield patients know. We arrive with portable diagnostic and treatment equipment, set up cleanly and quietly in the home, and walk patients and their caregivers through everything we see and recommend, just as we would in the operatory. The pace is unhurried, which matters enormously for older and medically fragile patients, and family members or aides are welcome to be present. Because the same practice cares for you at home and in our office, records, history, and treatment plans stay in one continuous place. We also offer telehealth — secure video calls and messaging — to triage concerns and follow up without an unnecessary trip.
- Portable, low-radiation digital x-ray and sensors capture diagnostic images without a dental chair
- A handheld intraoral scanner and camera let us show patients and caregivers exactly what we see, on screen at home
- Exams, cleanings, and a range of preventive and restorative treatments completed in the patient's own space
- Telehealth video calls and secure messaging for triage, questions, and follow-ups that avoid an unneeded trip
- Visits coordinated with caregivers, family, and aides for frail or non-ambulatory patients
- Complex cases needing CEREC same-day crowns, 3D imaging, or surgery are coordinated with our Kentfield office
Why patients choose us for this
Care for homebound patients
For non-ambulatory, bedbound, and homebound residents, we bring dental care to the home so going without is no longer the only option.
Built for older Marin residents
Many Marin seniors face frailty and mobility limits that make a trip to the office hard; in-home care keeps routine dentistry within reach.
Telehealth when it's easier
Secure video calls and messaging let us triage concerns, answer questions, and handle follow-ups without an unnecessary trip out of the house.
Suited to medical complexity
For patients managing serious health conditions or recovering from illness or surgery, in-home dentistry removes the hardest part of getting care: getting there.
Calmer, familiar surroundings
Home settings, no waiting room, and an unhurried visit make in-home care one of the most reassuring ways to see the dentist.
Seamless with your records
Because the same practice cares for you at home and in our Kentfield office, your history and treatment plan stay in one continuous place.
What to expect
Call to discuss needs
Reach us at (415) 456-5402 or info@kentfielddental.com. We'll talk through the patient's health, mobility, and dental concerns, and answer questions about how visits work.
Schedule the visit
We arrange a visit at a time that works for the patient, family, and any caregivers or aides, anywhere in our Marin service area.
Care in the home
Our team arrives with portable equipment to complete an exam, imaging, cleaning, and appropriate treatment, explaining each step along the way.
Follow-up and coordination
We follow up by telehealth or in person, and coordinate any complex care that's better handled at our Kentfield office.
Is an in-home visit right for you?
In-home dental care is intended above all for Marin patients who cannot reasonably get to a dental office — and for whom skipping care is otherwise the result. It isn't the right setting for every procedure; some treatments genuinely need the equipment and environment of our Kentfield office. The good news is that Dr. Ghaffarpour and our team can assess and care for a great deal at home, and will say plainly when an in-office visit would serve you better. The simplest way to find out is to call us at (415) 456-5402 or email info@kentfielddental.com, and we'll help determine the best path for you or your loved one.
- You or a loved one is homebound, bedbound, or non-ambulatory
- You are an older or frail patient for whom leaving home is difficult or unsafe
- You manage medical conditions that make a traditional office visit hard
- You are recovering from surgery or illness and can't easily travel
- Routine or preventive dental care keeps getting postponed because of mobility
- A caregiver or family member is coordinating dental care on someone's behalf
Frequently asked questions
Please call us at (415) 456-5402 to learn about pricing and more details regarding our in-home visits.
It very likely can, especially if getting to an office is the main barrier. In-home visits are designed first for patients who can't easily travel, and a great deal of preventive and restorative care can be done at home. For anything about fees or what a visit involves, call us at (415) 456-5402 and we'll walk you through it.
They're designed first for patients who can't easily get to a dental office — homebound, non-ambulatory, frail, elderly, and medically complex individuals. Marin has many older residents for whom mobility and health conditions make a traditional visit difficult, so in-home care keeps routine and preventive dentistry possible.
We provide in-home visits across Marin County, including Kentfield, Greenbrae, Larkspur, Ross, San Anselmo, Mill Valley, San Rafael, and surrounding communities. Call (415) 456-5402 to confirm we can reach your address.
Using portable digital x-ray and scanning, we can perform exams, cleanings, and a range of preventive and restorative care right in your home. Some complex procedures need the equipment of our Kentfield office, and we'll coordinate those with you honestly when in-office care is the better choice.
Yes. Kentfield Dental offers telehealth through secure video calls and messaging to triage concerns, answer questions, and handle follow-ups. It's a convenient way to get guidance and minimize unnecessary trips, especially for patients with limited mobility.
Absolutely. Caregivers, family members, and aides are welcome to coordinate and be present for in-home visits. Just call (415) 456-5402 or email info@kentfielddental.com and we'll work with you to plan care.