450 Sutter Street Suite 2522 - San Francisco, CA 94108 - 415.391.5207
Your smile makes all the difference in the world - to you, to those who care about you, and to us! Your smile is the focus of your face, second only to your eyes. It's as personal as a signature, as unique as the individual wearing it. It is a mirror of your self image. And it plays a major role in your business and social relationships.
Today, virtually every dental discomfort, from severe periodontal disease to a single unsightly tooth, can be repaired - or better still, prevented - easily and painlessly.
Dentistry now has the tools to help everyone who was born to smile - that means all of us.
A warm welcome to our practice and the special quality of dental care it represents. Dentistry has changed very quickly in the last few years. Because of refined procedures, materials, and attitudes, dental health has become an attainable goal for everyone. This "new era" of dentistry inspires our practice and our staff. We work together to deliver the best possible care we can, in a state-of-the-art facility. Our patients, and the prospective patients we have yet to meet, are an important part of this promising picture. Patients in our practice are participants in their own healthcare. Our stated goal is dental care without compromise. In every instance, our patients depend on us to recommend what's right for them. We promote the goal of quality dentistry for a lifetime.
Our office provides a full range of dental treatments, including preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and implant dentistry.
Preventive dentistry is our goal for every patient. It involves the daily care, good nutrition, and periodic checkups and cleanings that maintain good dental health already achieved. Preventive dentistry may not be where we start with every patient, but it's where we like to aim for.
Restorative dentistry is basic repair of the mouth. We replace broken or leaking fillings, build crowns and bridges, and realign a patient's bite. Where necessary, gum disease is treated, or root canal therapy recommended. The prevailing belief behind restorative dentistry is a simple one: It is possible to keep all your teeth for all your life.
Cosmetic dentistry is coming of age with new materials and procedures that make a beautiful smile accessible to everyone. We practice the latest techniques in bonding, porcelain veneers, and tooth whitening.
Implant dentistry is truly state-of-the-art. Osseo-integration was discovered in Europe and has been successfully used worldwide for over 30 years. Implants replace one or even all missing teeth. For many, it's a second chance to have teeth which feel and function like their own.
Our practice adheres to the highest standard of infection control in accordance with CDC and OSHA guidelines to ensure the safety of both patients and staff. You'll probably notice our masks and gloves, but there is much more to it than that. We'll be happy to explain our safety procedures to you in detail.
We know you lead a busy life, so we try hard to keep our schedules. If you need to change an appointment time, please give us at least 48 hours notice so we may care for another patient. Of course, emergencies can happen at any time, on any day. Whatever the problem, if you think it is an emergency, we do too. Please call us, and we'll respond as quickly as we can.
Payment of the fees is arranged with our financial staff. Three methods of payments are available - one is right for you. For our insured patients: we do our best to see that you receive your maximum benefits. Please keep in mind that you are responsible for your total obligation should your insurance benefits result in less coverage than anticipated.
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Our practice continues to grow, for the most part, through referrals from our patients. Knowing you value our services enough to refer your friends and family - that makes our day.
Dr. Kip Potter has been in private practice since 1990. He attended San Francisco State University, University of California, and the University of the Pacific where he received his DDS. Dr. Potter has maintained professorship at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry and has served on the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Dental Society. His professional memberships include the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and the San Francisco Dental Society.
450 Sutter Street
Suite 2522
San Francisco, CA 94108
415.391.5207
415.362.2412 fax