I love dentistry because it fulfills my purpose of helping others and gives me the freedom to create beauty by restoring health and function. There is nothing more rewarding than when my patients smile and give me hugs!
If not for a fateful encounter with a sandwich, Dr. Aja Hall may have never discovered her true calling. Biting too hard into a heavy meal, a fourteen-year-old Dr. Hall injured herself, leading to a painful, lingering case of lockjaw.
Dr. Hall's career has been guided by twin desires to heal people and create beauty in the world. As a world-class cosmetic dentist, she has the opportunity to do both on a daily basis. She strives to create an environment where her patients feel safe and comfortable. Perpetually challenging herself to master the latest dental techniques, she creates stunning dentistry that perfectly mimics nature.
Dr. Hall's compassion for her patients extends far beyond the Pacific Heights Dental office. As a member of the US Army reserves, she works with soldiers and veterans, donating her skills to those in need. She's traveled to places like Ecuador and the Philippines as part of the Pacific Dental Mission, providing primary dental care to these underserved populations. She's organized fundraisers for pediatric and senior medical programs and continues to volunteer and mentor at organizations around the Bay Area. All of this has led to her becoming the premier dentist in San Francisco.
In her free time, Dr. Hall enjoys spending time with her niece and nephews, traveling the world, discovering the best new sushi spots, and baking treats. Her love for her hometown runs deep and can be seen in both her personal and professional lives. The San Francisco dentist team that she has built at Pacific Heights Dental understands the importance of community and brings that compassionate care to every patient.
Originally from Corpus Christi, Texas, Dr. Madison Sico has been working on her aspiration to help those in need. She spent many years giving back to those less fortunate amongst local charities and focused on her studies. She attended Texas Tech University where she concentrated on Chemistry and Biology.
After college, she ventured onto Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, and continued her education through The General Practice Residency Program at the VA Health Care Center in Palo Alto, California.
This intense training at the VA Health Care Center allowed her to treat a wide range of patients from clinical to operating room settings and enabled the development of her methodical approach towards problem-solving.
Dr. Sico is passionate about creating a great patient experience and takes the time to get to know each patient. She is focused on clear communication and appropriately setting expectations so that patients can make informed decisions about their dental health. As Herb Caen mentions, she wants to avoid any of her patients bit[ing] off more than [they] can chew. She strives to provide calm, quality care focused on comprehensive oral health.
Dr. Eriksen is a Bay Area native who graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Biology. She then received her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. Dr. Eriksen completed her Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency with the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.
Since graduating, she has continued to learn advanced techniques in general dentistry through her involvement in the Partnership Study Club in and the Contra Costa Dental Society. She is passionate about her work in dentistry and aims to deliver beautiful smiles alongside comprehensive care to all her patients.
In her free time, Dr. Eriksen enjoys skiing, baking, and staying active. She loves exploring and finding new museums, parks, and restaurants. On her days off, Dr. Eriksen is usually spending time with friends or hiking with her two Australian shepherds Bourbon and Posey.
Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Dr. Hashimoto received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the Arthur A. Dugoni University of the Pacific School of dentistry in San Francisco, California. He then completed a residency in Periodontics at Columbia University School of Dental Medicine in New York.