Founded in 1994 by Dr. Bergen James, we are a pediatric dental practice, serving children from infancy to young adulthood. Our dynamic team of dentists works in tandem to ensure the best experience possible for each child whom we have the privilege to treat.
She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Irvine and graduated with two Bachelors of Science degrees in Biology and Chemistry. Dr. Lin-Song received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and then completed her specialty residency in pediatric dentistry concurrently with a Master of Science in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, where she was also selected as Chief Resident.
Dr. Lin-Song received the Distinguished Research Award from the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry; her masters thesis was on comparison of caries detection of direct and indirect digital radiography and laser fluorescence with conventional radiography in the mixed dentition. Dr. Lin-Song is also a distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
As a mother herself, Dr. Lin-Song understands the concerns that parents may have. With her strong foundation in research and basic science with extensive clinical experience, Dr. Lin-Song believes that with careful use of cutting edge x-ray and cavity detection methods, cavities can be prevented and conservatively managed, resulting in the long-term conservation of tooth structure, a positive dental experience, and happier kids.
Outside of the office, Dr. Lin-Song enjoys volunteering her time in local San Francisco Dental Society events through projects like Give Kids a Smile, and each year donates her time and skills to underprivileged children in need of dental care.
Dr. James received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, Davis. She continued on to the University of California, San Francisco where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. She completed her pediatric dental residency at Harvard and Boston Childrens Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident.
Dr. James is a distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Since she has been practicing pediatric dentistry since 1991, she has had the great pleasure of treating the children of some of her first patients.
Dr. James has been very active in the San Francisco Dental Society since opening her practice in Laurel Village in 1994, serving on its Board of Directors. She served as a Brita spokesperson, sharing the benefits of the Brita filter system and fluoride use.
Dr. James also enjoys giving back to the community, donating free dental exams for hundreds of children each year through the Department of Public Health in San Francisco. Her love of travel and volunteerism has taken her on dental missions to Peru and Moldova. Recently, she traveled to Guatemala and taught the benefits of prevention, trained dental students, and provided urgent dental care to the children of Peronia.