A graduate of Stanford University and the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Bella Shen Garnett is among the few board-certified orthodontists and Angle Society members in San Francisco. She stands out among her peers-she is not only the most experienced Invisalign doctor in San Francisco, she lectures nationwide and internationally. She also actively participates in studies and research to help the Invisalign technique continue to advance. Dr. Garnett is the top Invisalign provider in San Francisco/Marin. She is also a Diamond Plus Invisalign Provider and among the Top 1% Invisalign providers in all of North America. In 2016, Dr. Shen Garnett was voted by her peers as the Invisalign Case Shoot-out Winner!
Dr. Bella Shen Garnett was born in Hong Kong andis anative of San Francisco.She attended theBurke'sSchool, San Francisco University High School, and Stanford University. She graduatedcum laudefrom the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and continued her residency there to earn a Masters in Medical Science. She lives in San Francisco with her husband Eben and theirdaughters Maisy and Lucy.
An avid philanthropist, she has done volunteer work every week for the past 25 years. While completing her program at Harvard, in 2000Dr. Shen Garnett founded Project Bridge, a dental clinic and volunteer program that provides dental care for runaway teens, which was recognized with the prestigious Community Preventive Dentistry Award 2005presented by the American Dental Association.
Dr. Kimberly Mahood was born in Seoul, South Korea, but grew up and spent most of her life in the beautiful Bluegrass State of Kentucky. She obtained her dental degree from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, where she was inducted into the dental honor society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, and graduated as valedictorian.
After completing dental school, Dr. Mahood furthered her education and clinical experience by obtaining training in oral and maxillofacial surgery and advanced general dentistry. She pursued her passion for creating beautiful smiles by completing the orthodontics residency program at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. During this time, she obtained a masters degree and was awarded the Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni Excellence in Research and Scholarly Activities Award.
After completing her orthodontic residency, Dr. Mahood was appointed as a part-time faculty member at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, in the Department of Orthodontics. She finds her interaction with the orthodontic residents and dental students truly rewarding, and especially enjoys teaching in the resident clinic on Thursday afternoons.
Dr. Mahood now considers the Bay Area home with her husband Peter and their daughter Avery. They enjoy traveling together and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys reading and watching college sports in her spare time.
We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.
Drs. Bella Shen Garnett and Kimberly Mahood offer a unique and highly skilled practice with a mission to straighten teeth, improve facial aesthetics, and promote long-term oral health. We are devoted to providing outstanding patient care and satisfaction along with long-term results.
We pay attention to detail and strive to provide a fantastic orthodontic experience. As one of the Bay Areas most comprehensive orthodontic offices, we take pride in our work and use only the highest quality of appliances and the latest technology to produce your perfect smile!
We are devoted to providing outstanding patient care! Both doctors are involved in building your customized treatment plan. You will have access to cell numbers and direct emails for questions and concerns.