Dr. Frances H. Yankie is your best choice for a Mill Valley Dentist. She practices General, family, and cosmetic dentistry. She has enjoyed providing care for her patients since 1995. She has been a certified specialist with Cerec, a cad cam lab, since 2005. She added the specialty of providing Invisalign to her patients in 2007 making smiles even more healthy.
Dr. Yankie is a graduate of The University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. In addition to her dental degree from UOP, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara where she studied Biology, Sociology, Economics, and Music. Dr. Yankie started her dental career in San Francisco. Upon graduation, she was honored to be invited to be an instructor in the Fixed Prosthodontics Department at her alma mater, where she served for just under four years while starting her practice in downtown San Francisco. In 1998, Dr. Yankie merged her busy San Francisco practice with a long-established dental practice in Mill Valley, in Marin County, California. Her dental practice showcases individualized, advanced patient care in a relaxing environment. She is a certified specialist with Cerec, Invisalign, Diode Laser, and Arestin, all of which greatly enhance the practice in offering beautiful wellness and cosmetic procedures with a conscience. She is a member of the American, the Californian, and Marin County Dental Associations and the American Academy of Cosmetic Orthodontics. She has served on the UOP Alumni and the College of Marin Dental Assisting Program boards for several years. She has also served at several philanthropic events for Kids in the Klinic, sponsoring underprivileged children to get necessary dental care. She is a Premier Preferred Provider of Invisalign and has the honor of being one of 27 presidents in her Invisalign Study group that will include 1,000 other general practitioners by the end of 2017.
Dr. Yankiecurrently lives in Marin County with her two sons Riley and Cole. Her interests outside of dentistry include love of family and friends, physical fitness (nutrition, horseback riding, biking, swimming), spirituality and personal development, history, science, and travel.
A filling is a technique used to restore a decayed tooth back to its normal function and shape. When dentists provide you with a filling, the decayed cavity is first removed, cleaned and later, the cleaned out cavity is filled with a dental filling material. Closing off such spaces will help prevent bacterial accumulation and this would prevent further decay and loss of teeth.
During your initial visit to the dentists office, the dentist will thoroughly examine your teeth and determine whether or not you require a filling. This phase will allow the dentists to clean the teeth and conduct X-rays to understand where the fillings are required.
As you consult your dentist to get your cavities removed, your dentist will first remove the cavity from the decayed tooth, clean the cavity filled portion of the tooth and then fill it with any of the above materials.
Your dentist will examine your teeth to determine the severity of your condition. Anything that appears abnormal will be taken for further tests and investigation, one of which includes an X-ray exam. The type of treatment that your dentist will recommend will depend on the severity of the damage.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 49 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestMichael Cronin
a year ago
Great experience. Dr. Yankie is super nice and explained everything thoroughly from the condition of my teeth to after care regimen. She dialed me in with a whitening and my teeth haven't looked better. Both her and the assistant Brian were gentle. For the first time I am looking forward to going back to the dentist which is an odd feeling.
Joe Gabel
2 years ago
Great dental service from Dr. Frances and her hygienist Sindy, I'm looking forward to my next appointment. Awesome job.
Heidi Daud
2 years ago
Whole staff was incredibly friendly and professional.
Tiffany Tonnerre
2 years ago
Frances Yankie is bar none the best dentist and Invisalign master I've ever met! Both my son and myself are so incredibly happy with our results!
Andrea Arellano
2 years ago
Thank you Dr.Yankie for all the work my teeth feel FABULOUS!! And the front desk is the best making me feel welcome !
Adrian Sarria
2 years ago
Had a wonderful experience at Dr. Yankie office the staff was so friendly and welcoming I would highly recommend anyone to get there dental work at there office !
CC
2 years ago
Absolutely the best dental team ever!!
Callie Edblom
2 years ago
This is by far the most unprofessional and unresponsive staff ever via phone if you are trying to resolve and issue. I've experienced several issues here from staff rudeness to irregular billing. I have come to loath this establishment and I absolutely do not recommend going here for to anyone :)
Mark Palmer
2 years ago
As always, something that's traditionally unpleasant, is not. A beautiful atmosphere, wonderful classical music playing in the background, and a highly trained professional staff take all the stress away from going to the dentist!
Marcus Fredrich
2 years ago
Very friendly people who are exceptional in their ability to cater to any dental needs you may have. I look forward to visiting Dr. Yankie and Kelly in the future, as there is no one else I would like to get my teeth cared for.
Russ
2 years ago
Great pain free cleaning & some of the best water managememt/suction hose awareness ever!
Lenard Weiss
2 years ago
Great staff. Thanks
Vinny Sebastiano
2 years ago
Amazing people! Love Dr. Francis! Sweet and caring personality
Patricia Woeber
2 years ago
Dr Yankie is an experienced dentist who has been My dentist for 20 years. She is the best!!!
Jeff England
2 years ago
I always look forward to my visits with Dr. Yankee. It is like being with family! And, I know I will get first-class dental care.
Kimi Keating
3 years ago
Always friendly and professional. Dr. Yankie and my hygienist Kelly have a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Highly recommend! Also, the office is beautiful! Nice to be in an environment that has had so much care put into every detail!
Matthew Tierney
3 years ago
The dental work is of the finest quality. Talk about attention to detail. She is also attentive, clients are listened to. The work is done quickly as well.
Mark Palmer
3 years ago
As always, something that's traditionally unpleasant, is not. A beautiful atmosphere, wonderful classical music playing in the background, and a highly trained professional staff take all the stress away from going to the dentist!
Lenard Weiss
3 years ago
Great staff. Thanks
Marcus Fredrich
3 years ago
Very friendly people who are exceptional in their ability to cater to any dental needs you may have. I look forward to visiting Dr. Yankie and Kelly in the future, as there is no one else I would like to get my teeth cared for.
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